Life Kit teams up with NPR Education to answer some common questions about student loan relief, including: What's the application process like? What loans qualify for debt relief? What if you have multiple loans? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
About 60% of Americans have some money in the stock market — and the markets are not doing great. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. But experts explain why that's not a good idea. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
High inflation and a possible recession is making life more expensive. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains how to manage debt as interest rates increase and prepare for an economic downturn. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
We're sharing an episode of CNN's personal finance podcast, Diversifying . Host Delyanne Barros explores the question: How does money make you feel? This episode centers on an all too common but under-discussed area of personal finance: money trauma. Learn how to overcome the anxiety and stress associated with money so you can start to make better financial decisions. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Having a baby is one of the biggest - and most expensive - life changes a person can experience. Here's what you need to know about financially planning for a baby, according to Farnoosh Torabi, Editor at Large CNET Money. Find out if there is a magic number that tells you you're ready, what to think about ahead of time and learn what can probably wait. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
If the words "crypto," "Bitcoin," "blockchain," "mining," feel overwhelming or confusing Life Kit is here to help. In this episode, experts to demystify cryptocurrencies and give you the tools to decide whether buying some is a good option for you. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Making more money tends to lead to spending more money. It's a phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep." Paco de Leon, author of Finance for the People , shares advice on keeping your long term financial goals in check and fending off the subconscious urge to automatically increase spending when your income increases. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Car ownership can be intimidating - and expensive - especially when it comes to upkeep. In this episode of Life Kit , get expert guidance on how to spot and maintain essential safety features in a car, how to find the right mechanic for you and when it's time for a new car. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
We could all stand to stretch our cash a little further right now. Life Kit teamed up with financial expert Tiffany Aliche, also known as the Budgetnista, for tips about how to separate needs from wants, stop stress-spending and save for the future. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Whether you want to save for a vacation or retirement, build generational wealth or split expenses with a partner, Life Kit answers your questions about personal finance. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
It's tax season <>. But don't worry, in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax analyst Kimberly Washington offers helpful advice on maximizing your refund, what deductions to remember and how the child tax credit impacts your tax filings this year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Getting your finances in order can be intimidating, especially for freelancers, creatives, and side-giggers. Financial planner and artist Paco de Leon shares simple, holistic advice for tuning up your finances. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Money talks, but how do you make sure your money is sending the right message? Ethical investing isn't magic, but it's one way to try and put your money where your morals are. Here's what you need to know before you get started. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
If you wince every time you open up your credit card app or feel stressed just thinking about personal finances, here's how to curb money avoidance and train your brain to face your money woes head-on. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Holiday gift exchanges can feel like a burden, especially if you're shopping on a budget. Here are tips from a shopping expert on how to give more thoughtful presents — without breaking the bank. (This episode originally aired in December 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
It's time for holiday shopping — except this year, some consumers are making the deliberate choice to buy less to protect our environment. In this episode, writer Annaliese Griffin shares tips on online thrift shopping and giving meaningful secondhand gifts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice — before it's time to split the check. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Whether you're paying down credit cards or saving for daily necessities, the best place to start is with a budget. Some simple tools can help. (This episode first ran in November 2019.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Picking health insurance takes a lot of work. It's not a one-size-fits-all type of situation, and there are a lot of confusing terms that come up every year. You also need to consider your general health and finances. So how can you make sense of it all? That's where we come in. In this episode of Life Kit, we'll have experts guide you on where to look for coverage, how to narrow down plans — and how to get trustworthy help if you need it. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices...
The five-day workweek can feel as preordained as the number of minutes in an hour, but it hasn't always been the norm. Workers fought for a Monday-to-Friday schedule before it became standard in the U.S. in the 1930s. Since then, the nature of work has changed a lot, and now, workers are once again fighting for better conditions, says U.K.-based researcher Will Stronge. In this episode, Stronge, who co-wrote the book Overtime: Why We Need a Shorter Working Week, discusses what's changed since th...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens to potential college students to fill out on Oct. 1 for the 2022-2023 school year. Here's how to fill out the form to get money for college — and why you should apply now instead of waiting. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The pandemic upended work for millions of people. Now, more companies than ever are offering hybrid schedules, allowing employees to split their time between office and home. Working in a hybrid setup can be challenging as well as rewarding. Here are some steps you can take to ease the way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
It's easy to get into debt, but harder to get out of it — especially if you don't have a plan. This episode offers strategies to help you pay off debt. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Whether it's an apartment or a house, finding a place to rent can be taxing. It takes research, a disciplined budget and a strong sense of your priorities to find a place where you can feel like yourself. In this episode we're giving you the ultimate checklist of things to consider as you're looking for your next place to live, including a detailed list of questions to ask the property manager. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Talking about money can feel intimidating, even taboo. But it's also the key to fostering a closer connection with your partner. In this episode, financial therapist Amanda Clayman breaks down five crucial elements to a healthy financial relationship with your significant other. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Money can feel like a taboo topic in a lot of households, but talking about it regularly can take the awkwardness out of it. Kids see and do everything that we do, and that's true when it comes to money, says financial expert Jen Hemphill. In this episode, Hemphill shares her top tips for financial literacy for kids and families, including how to start those conversations and creating a healthy money mindset for everyone. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR...
Investing is the most powerful way that we can save for retirement, college for our children and similar long-term goals. But if you're just getting started it can be hard to separate the good advice from the bad. In this episode, NPR Life Kit host Chris Arnold offers up a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
It's never too early to start putting away money for retirement. In this episode, NPR's Chris Arnold decodes what you should know — from the types of retirement accounts to strategies for saving. (This episode originally published in October 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
A strong credit score can make major purchases and financial transactions much easier. Here's how to make yours better and keep it high. (This episode originally ran in November 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
We could all stand to stretch our cash a little further right now. Life Kit teamed up with financial expert Tiffany Aliche, also known as the Budgetnista, for tips about how to separate needs from wants, stop stress-spending and save for the future. (This episode originally published in September 2020.) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
