Podcasts by Life Kit: Money
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Eating Healthy Without Overspending from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dietitian Shana Spence joins Life Kit to share her tips to making nutritious meals without spending more than you have to.
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Retirement 101: How To Save And Why from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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Do You Love It Or Just Want It? How To Stop Stress Spending from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
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Simple Steps to Smarter Investing, Even During COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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Braving Your Student Loan Payments from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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It's A Good Time To Save More. Here's How from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 m...
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Your Plan To Become Debt-Free from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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
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Budgeting Basics To Get You More Money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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Getting Out Of Medical Debt Can Feel Impossible. Here's How To Do It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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Your Boss Wants You Back. But Is It Safe? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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End-Of-Life Planning Is A 'Lifetime Gift' To Your Loved Ones from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. But the reality is even a small amount of planning ensures our final wishes are honored — and makes it easier on our fri...
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Don't Fall For The Unnecessary Fee Trap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's easy to get caught in a cycle of mounting overdraft fees, credit card interest and high-cost loans. A few simple tools can help you hold onto those hard-earned dollars.
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Juggling Student Loans During A Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The CARES Act provides relief to many student loan borrowers during the coronavirus pandemic. But how do you know if you qualify? What if you're enrolled in Public Student Loan Forgiveness? What ab...
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What To Do If You Lost Work Because Of Coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The coronavirus pandemic has caused vast economic disruptions. Millions of people are filing for unemployment, trying to pay rent and deferring loans. If you've lost work, here are some things you ...
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Coping With Coronavirus: Tips For Your Wallet And Kitchen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Staying at home means new challenges for your daily habits. This episode, we talk about budget tips and cooking hacks for your self-quarantine time.
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Is It Better To Rent Or Buy A House? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Life Kit shares 6 tips that will help you decide if you should rent or buy a house.
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How To Buy A Car (Without Being Taken For A Ride) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Whether you're a pro at car buying or intimidated by the thought of stepping into a car dealership, there are always ways to play the car buying game better. This episode will help you strategize t...
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Mortgage Secrets That Will Save You Money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's hard to imagine a more boring (and dreaded) word than "mortgage." But if you know where to look, you might find a mortgage that will save you thousands of dollars a year or discover that you q...
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Paperwork, Appointments And Repairs: Managing Adult Responsibilities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Life seems full of ever-increasing piles of paperwork – bills to pay, appointments to make, school forms to sign, carpools to organize. Here's how to conquer all the responsibilities on your to-do ...
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How To Save For Your Kid's College Education from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Don't let the sticker price of college paralyze you. This episode gives you smart saving strategies — including how to prioritize your own retirement savings, choosing a 529 plan and what financia...
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Rx For Medical Debt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One in 5 Americans struggles with medical bills. Here are things you do to get medical bills reduced — or even forgiven.
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Crush Debt Fast (While Staying Motivated) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It is possible to get out of debt fast, but it's a gritty marathon to get to a better place. Here's how to keep up the momentum.
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Millennials And Money from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this special episode, Sam Sanders of NPR's "It's Been A Minute" talks with financial journalist Hannah Seligson and Aminatou Sow from the podcast "Call Your Girlfriend" about why millennials are...
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Paying For College: What To Know Before You Go from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Don't let college anxiety rush you into a financial mistake that could haunt you for years. This Life Kit episode lays out the do's and don'ts of paying for college so that you don't have to mortga...
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Survive College When You're Paying Your Own Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You've taken the leap and enrolled in college! But money issues don't end when you accept your financial aid. Paying your way through school can be stressful, but lots of folks have made it work an...
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Pay Off Student Loans The Smart Way from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Paying off student loans can be a financial nightmare. But if you know how to navigate the system, you can find a payment plan that's more affordable. Plus, if you qualify for loan forgiveness, you...
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Boost Your Credit Card IQ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you use credit cards in a intentional way, you can free up some valuable perks. We geek out on strategies to make credit cards work for you.
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Never Pay An Unnecessary Fee Again from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Don't get caught in a cycle of unnecessary overdraft fees, credit card interest and high-cost loans. A few simple tools can help you hold onto those hard-earned dollars.
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Be The Master Of Your Budget from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
To many, it's a dreaded task: making a budget to keep track of money. Guess what? You can do it, and we show you some tools that can help — maybe even make it fun.
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Should You Pay For Financial Advice? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We help you understand whether you need an adviser, and if you do want one, how to find someone who will act in your best interest.
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Your Cheat Sheet For Smarter Investing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Investing doesn't have to be hard. We explain how to grow a nice nest egg and avoid that four-letter word that starts with F — fees.
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Get Started Saving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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.
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Get Started Saving from 2019-04-26T15:42:47
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.
Here's what to remembe...
Get Started Saving from 2019-04-26T11:42:47
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.
Here's what to remem...