Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change
Gas, groceries and just about everything else are getting more expensive. Sean and Liz share tips for protecting your purchasing power, including cutting expenses and using a savings account that earns interest at the rate of inflation.\xa0\nThen they answer a listener\u2019s question about whether saving for retirement is worthwhile in the face of the climate crisis and other calamities.\xa0\nTo send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.\nTimestamps:\nThis Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 12:16\xa0\nMoney Question segment: 12:17 - 27:47\nLike what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.\nAlso, we want to hear from you for an upcoming series about student loans. What would it mean for your life and your finances if your student loans were erased? Or if you\u2019ve already had your debt forgiven, tell us what that did for you.\nTo let us know, please leave a voicemail on the NerdHotline at 901-730-6373 or email a recorded voice memo to podcast@nerdwallet.com.