26 min

Digital Wallet Security and Credit Score Myth Debunking with NerdWallet's Smart Money All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

    • Investing

#173: Today I’m sharing an episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, where hosts Sean and Sara address the safety and privacy concerns of digital wallets and debunk common credit score myths. They highlight the importance of securing your digital wallet by leveraging phone security features, understanding privacy policies of digital wallet providers and implementing proactive measures to safeguard your information online.
Sean Pyles is the executive producer and host of NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and more. Sara Rathner is a NerdWallet travel and credit cards expert. Her work has been featured on the “Today” show, Nasdaq and CNBC’s “Nightly Business Report.”
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/digital-wallet-security-credit-score-myths

Resources Mentioned
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Article: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money. Here’s how to fight back.

Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Credit Score Myth #1: Small Balance Equals Good Score
(04:29) Credit Score Myth #2: Checking Your Score Will Hurt Your Credit
(06:24) Credit Score Myth #3: Closing Old Credit Card Accounts
(09:50) A Listener's Favorite Money Mistake
(13:41) Are Digital Wallets the Safer Option?
(15:42) Ways to Secure Your Digital Wallet
(16:58) Challenges of Digital Wallets
(18:06) Privacy Around Digital Wallets
(21:12) Safeguarding Your Information Online & Offline
(24:22) How to Fight Back Dark Patterns

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#173: Today I’m sharing an episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, where hosts Sean and Sara address the safety and privacy concerns of digital wallets and debunk common credit score myths. They highlight the importance of securing your digital wallet by leveraging phone security features, understanding privacy policies of digital wallet providers and implementing proactive measures to safeguard your information online.
Sean Pyles is the executive producer and host of NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today and more. Sara Rathner is a NerdWallet travel and credit cards expert. Her work has been featured on the “Today” show, Nasdaq and CNBC’s “Nightly Business Report.”
Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/digital-wallet-security-credit-score-myths

Resources Mentioned
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Article: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money. Here’s how to fight back.

Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Credit Score Myth #1: Small Balance Equals Good Score
(04:29) Credit Score Myth #2: Checking Your Score Will Hurt Your Credit
(06:24) Credit Score Myth #3: Closing Old Credit Card Accounts
(09:50) A Listener's Favorite Money Mistake
(13:41) Are Digital Wallets the Safer Option?
(15:42) Ways to Secure Your Digital Wallet
(16:58) Challenges of Digital Wallets
(18:06) Privacy Around Digital Wallets
(21:12) Safeguarding Your Information Online & Offline
(24:22) How to Fight Back Dark Patterns

Connect with All the Hacks
All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email
Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn

Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min