NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast — Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?

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Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

The Nerds debut a new Budget Rehab segment, dissecting a real family’s budget to reveal strategies for saving more, investing smarter, and managing lifestyle costs. Plus: tariffs’ role in rising auto insurance. Why are auto insurance premiums continuing to climb, and what do tariffs have to do with it? How can a real…

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