What to Do With a Cash Windfall - Presenting NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast

Enjoy this special presentation of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, a podcast where NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions that empower you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. In this special episode, the hosts turn financial blunders into learning opportunities to help you set up for future financial success. Then, they weigh the pros and cons of saving and investing versus paying off debt when a listener comes across an unexpected cash windfall. To get even more clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events, follow NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit nerdwallet.com/podcast to learn more. Links NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast SPONSORS Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to EarnIn for sponsoring the show. Just download the EarnIn app in Google Play of the Apple App store and use code Talkin Money under Podcast. Thanks to Noom for sponsoring the show. Start taking control of your weight management and join the millions who have lost weight with Noom. Sign up for your TRIAL today at www.noom.com.   Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Thanks to DelelteMe for sponsoring the show. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.JoinDeleteMe.com/ETM and use promo code ETM at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices