Life Kit: Money
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Get Started Saving
Life Kit: Money
04/26/19 • 16 min
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 remember:
- Make savings automatic.
- Save, even if you have student loans.
- Participate in your employer's matching plan.
- Reward yourself for saving.
- Envision your future self.
- Start saving young.
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Here's what to remember:
- Make savings automatic.
- Save, even if you have student loans.
- Participate in your employer's matching plan.
- Reward yourself for saving.
- Envision your future self.
- Start saving young.
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What is the new etiquette for tipping?
Life Kit: Money
03/26/24 • 13 min
Tipping requests are on the rise. Businesses that never seemed to ask for a tip, like fast food joints, are now asking for one. Here's how to deal with unexpected requests and more.
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Spend Savvier, Save Smarter: 5 Tips to Stop Stress Spending
Life Kit: Money
07/07/21 • 20 min
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.)
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Simple ways to protect yourself from scams
Life Kit: Money
01/27/25 • 18 min
Scams can happen to anyone. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters. This episode originally published November 7, 2023.
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Financial habits to leave behind in 2025
Life Kit: Money
12/31/24 • 18 min
As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less than ideal money habits — like unnecessary impulse purchases, credit card debt getting out of hand and the trap of lifestyle creep. This episode will give helpful tips on how to start the new year on good financial footing.
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02/20/25 • 18 min
Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm — maybe you've noticed these platforms when shopping online. They allow you to break up large payments into smaller installments that you can pay over time, and are a popular alternative to credit cards. In this episode, we'll cover the pros and cons of these loans and how to use them responsibly.
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Interest rates just dropped — how does that impact you?
Life Kit: Money
09/19/24 • 4 min
This week, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point. NPR's Laurel Wamsley breaks down how it may affect your financial plans. High-yield savings accounts won't yield quite so much. And for recent homebuyers, it might also be time to think about refinancing.
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Investing for beginners
Life Kit: Money
02/19/24 • 24 min
You don't need to be an expert to grow a nest egg. We'll cover how to build your portfolio, when to sell (or not sell) stocks and how to avoid fees.
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How to refinance your mortgage
Life Kit: Money
10/08/24 • 17 min
Mortgage rates have dropped significantly in recent months, and that means one thing for those who bought a home in the last couple years: It might be time to refinance. You might save hundreds of dollars a month depending on how much you owe. Here's how to get the process started.
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How to financially prepare for having a baby
Life Kit: Money
07/26/22 • 22 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Life Kit: Money have?
Life Kit: Money currently has 129 episodes available.
What topics does Life Kit: Money cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Life Kit: Money?
The episode title 'Get Started Saving' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Life Kit: Money?
The average episode length on Life Kit: Money is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Life Kit: Money released?
Episodes of Life Kit: Money are typically released every 13 days.
When was the first episode of Life Kit: Money?
The first episode of Life Kit: Money was released on Apr 26, 2019.
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