Life Kit: Money

Just about every major streaming service has raised its subscription fees. At the same time, there are more programming bundles, membership deals, ad-supported subscriptions and streaming services overall. NPR TV critic and media analyst Eric Deggans shares a streaming strategy to help you get the most bang for your buck.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Monique White, a credit counselor and financial expert at Self, shares valuable insights on saving for big purchases like laptops, cars, or houses. She addresses the emotional connection to financial goals and the hurdles posed by rising prices. Monique emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, budgeting, and managing expenses. She also highlights how turning setbacks, like a denied loan, into educational moments can empower individuals. With practical tips for building an emergency fund and effective saving strategies, she inspires listeners to navigate financial challenges confidently.

Learn how to refresh your budget by analyzing your spending habits, practicing self-care, and decreasing fixed expenses. Discover the concept of nettle or money self-care and explore strategies for negotiating costs and becoming debt-free. Recap the steps to refresh your budget and find out about other episodes on protecting against scams and choosing a bank.

Learn how to set and achieve resolutions that stick by creating SMART goals. Explore strategies for setting realistic, achievable, and meaningful goals while understanding their relevance and setting specific timelines for success.

Learn how to donate to a charity with intention and choose causes that matter to you. Explore the importance of strategic donating and effective altruism. Find and evaluate nonprofits using platforms like Charity Navigator and GiveWell. Debate on whether the size of a charity and its impact should be considered when donating.

Learn how to protect yourself from scams, including red flags to watch out for, verifying information, and being proactive in financial security. Encouraging fraud victims to share their stories and report their crimes is also important.

Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. This podcast explores the significance of discussing money with your partner and the inclusion of prenuptial agreements. It covers situations that may lead to considering a prenup, the factors that influence a judge's decision on upholding a prenup, and emphasizes the importance of open conversations about prenuptial agreements.

The three-year federal pause on student loans is expiring soon. If your financial circumstances have changed, or you just need an explanation of the many payment plans out there, here's a refresher course on how to pay off your student debt.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Learn about the importance of developing a financial self-care routine, setting financial goals and staying on top of annual financial tasks, analyzing rate of return and adjusting portfolios, minimizing expense ratios and managing finances, and prioritizing self-care for financial success.

You don't need to spend a lot of money to have fun. Have you done a chocolate bar taste test? Hosted a themed hangout? Gone to a surprise movie night? Here are some ideas to help you save money and maximize entertainment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy