Life Kit: Money
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
Latest episodes
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
Aug 17, 2020 • 22min
Budgeting Basics To Get You More Money
Whether you're paying off student loans or saving for daily necessities during COVID-19, the best place to start is with a budget. Some simple tools can help.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 14, 2020 • 24min
Getting Out Of Medical Debt Can Feel Impossible. Here's How To Do It
One in five Americans struggles with medical bills. The secret is that there's something you can do about it — you just have to know where to look and how to ask.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jul 7, 2020 • 16min
Your Boss Wants You Back. But Is It Safe?
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? This episode helps workers understand their rights, including current rules about unemployment, safety concerns and underlying conditions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
