PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips
PennyWise is a show about money, personal finance, investing and travel. The program features a variety of financial experts who can help save you money.
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High Credit Card Fees: When They’re Worth Paying & When to Stay Away (opens the original)
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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses when it makes sense to pay high credit card fees. In some cases, paying a fee can actually help you save more money overall. But if you’re not careful, it can bleed your wallet dry. Learn how to walk that tightrope to extra savings. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Premium Credit Cards Best Rewards Credit Cards Right Now How to Choose a Credit Card for Rewards in 2026 Key Things to Know About Credit Card Fees (2026) How Much Amer
Identity Theft Insurance & Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe (opens the original)
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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses the value of identity theft insurance and cyber insurance with guest Dr. Daniel W. Woods, a Lecturer in Cybersecurity at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics. Daniel studies the U.S. identity/cyber insurance markets closely and has published some very interesting research about these types of coverage. John and Daniel discuss how effective the insurance is, who needs it, and more. More on this episode from WalletHub: Identi
How to Save on Streaming Services: Tips to Help You Get More Entertainment for Less Money (opens the original)
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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses how to save on streaming with guest Adam Zeis, Managing Editor of The Streamable, the leading authority on the cord-cutting revolution. The Streamable helps users navigate the maze of streaming services, live TV bundles, and related tech. John and Adam talk about the best ways to save on streaming, services that help you stream on a budget, the best credit cards for streaming savings and more. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Cre
How to Choose the Right Bank Accounts: Tips to Take Your Checking & Savings Game to the Next Level (opens the original)
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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses how to choose the right bank accounts with guest Kevin Boucher, chief communications officer and strategy officer for Operation HOPE, an organization dedicated to finding “new and innovative ways to promote financial literacy for all.” John and Kevin talk about the ideal banking setup, the most common mistakes people made when picking a bank account, and more. More on this episode from WalletHub: How to Open a Checking Account Best Bank A
Back-to-School Shopping: Money-Saving Tips, Best Stores, Mistakes to Avoid & More (opens the original)
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In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses how to save on back-to-school shopping with guest Roxanna Caldwell, aka MamiCouponz on your socials. Roxanna is “just a mama who loves saving money,” and she’s passionate about helping others do the same. John and Roxanna talk about their favorite money-saving tips for back-to-school shoppers, including the best stores to visit, plus the biggest money-wasters people should avoid and more. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Back-to-
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