PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips

If you are trying to find different or extra ways to save money, there's an old option that's making a comeback right now. PennyWise host Teri Barr is talking with Chanelle Bessette , a Personal Finance Expert with NerdWallet, to learn how a savings circle or money pool may work for you. They also share the top four rules to follow to get this idea underway. Previous Pennywise episodes featuring C...

Have you checked your credit card interest rate lately? Since credit cards are a type of variable-rate financing, and interest rates are on the rise, your credit card debt is getting a lot more expensive this year! Host Teri Barr is talking with Sara Rathner , a Credit Card Expert with NerdWallet, to learn more about the direct impact interest rate increases have on  credit cards. They also discus...

It's time for some summer fun. But if you are thinking about adding big fun in the form of a recreational vehicle or boat, there are three big financial considerations: the price of oil and gas are up, interest rates on your loan are up, and those added costs like storage, insurance and maintenance. Host Teri Barr is talking with Annie Millerbernd , a Personal Loans Expert with NerdWallet, to lear...

If you are still in the market to buy a house, you probably know interest rates are increasing sharply. Host Teri Barr is talking with Kate Wood , a Mortgage Expert with NerdWallet, to learn how we got here and why it's important. Kate also discusses what could happen next, and if you still want to buy a home, she has a few ideas to consider when you lock in your rate Previous Pennywise episodes f...

Are high prices and inflation taking a big bite out of your budget? Why not make some extra cash (or go hunt for bargains) at a summer yard sale! Host Teri Barr is talking with Certified Financial Planner Liz Weston from NerdWallet to learn why it can be worth your time to hold a yard sale. She also shares how these types of sales have changed, along with the three biggest tips to be sure your sal...

Is your savings account adding up in the way you'd like right now? A new banking study shows four of five Americans are choosing to reallocate their savings. Host Teri Barr is talking with Chanelle Bessette , a Banking Expert with NerdWallet, to learn more about the study, the trends it reveals, and a few signs to keep an eye on if you are considering other savings options. Previous Pennywise epis...

Grocery costs are up by 10% in the last year and there's no sign prices will go down anytime soon. Host Teri Barr is talking with Kimberly Palmer , a personal finance expert with NerdWallet, to get some ideas you can try right now to help you save on your food budget. Previous Pennywise episodes featuring Kimberly: Worried about interest rate increases? Try these quick money-saving tips! Going to...

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