Life Kit: Money
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Being in control of your money leads to great things. From dealing with debt or student loans, to how to buy a house, NPR wants to help. Updated every time Life Kit posts an episode on personal finance or money.Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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Mar 16, 2021 • 21min
A First-Timer's Guide To Filing Taxes
Is unemployment taxed? What about stimulus checks? The pandemic has changed a lot when it comes to filing taxes. In this episode, we break down the filing process and tackle common COVID-19-related tax questions with a CPA.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Feb 4, 2021 • 22min
Making A Side Gig Work For You
Making money from a hobby takes a lot of work — and strategy. In this episode, host Ruth Tam gets some advice from independent business owners and financial experts about how to make it work.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Nov 10, 2020 • 19min
Improving Your Credit Score
A strong credit score can make major purchases and financial transactions much easier. Here's how to make yours better and keep it high.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 8, 2020 • 10min
Eating Healthy Without Overspending
Dietitian Shana Spence joins Life Kit to share her tips to making nutritious meals without spending more than you have to.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Oct 5, 2020 • 18min
Retirement 101: How To Save And Why
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 24, 2020 • 21min
Do You Love It Or Just Want It? How To Stop Stress Spending
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 your wants, stop stress spending and save for the future.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 21, 2020 • 24min
Simple Steps to Smarter Investing, Even During COVID-19
When COVID-19 began, the stock market fell off a cliff — leaving less experienced investors wondering, "should I sell to stop the pain!?" The answer, as it always is, was "NO!" The market has now come roaring back, and analysts are wondering, "Can it last, and should people sell stocks?" In this episode we talk to one of the best investors on the planet about the most successful approach to riding out stock market storms and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 20, 2020 • 28min
Braving Your Student Loan Payments
The student loan system is confusing. Sometimes it can seem designed to make borrowers fail. But if you know how to navigate it, you're more likely to save money in the long run.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 19, 2020 • 15min
It's A Good Time To Save More. Here's How
If you're not good at saving money, it's not your fault: Humans are hard-wired to focus on the present. But there's a way to beat evolution and build for your future. This episode explains how to make saving automatic and painless.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Aug 18, 2020 • 28min
Your Plan To Become Debt-Free
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 debtLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
