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Life Kit answers your pressing questions about inflation
Nov 08, 2022The prices of goods and services have gone up. How much of that is due to Ukraine or the pandemic? What can our elected officials do to lower prices? And how does inflation slow down? NPR's Marielle S...
Credit card points are for everyone. Here's how to get into them
Nov 07, 2022The idea that you can use your credit card to earn points for airfare, hotels and car rentals or offset grocery or gas bills might seem too good to be true. But people are doing it — and so can you. ...
Student loan forgiveness Q&A
Oct 24, 2022Life Kit teams up with NPR Education to answer some common questions about student loan relief, including: What's the application process like? What loans qualify for debt relief? What if you have mul...
The markets are down. Here's how to handle your investments
Oct 03, 2022About 60% of Americans have some money in the stock market — and the markets are not doing great. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. But experts explain why that's not a good idea. See pcm.ads...
How to protect yourself from inflation
Aug 11, 2022High inflation and a possible recession is making life more expensive. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains how to manage debt as interest rates increase and prepare...
Life Kit Presents: CNN's Diversifying
Aug 06, 2022We're sharing an episode of CNN's personal finance podcast, Diversifying. Host Delyanne Barros explores the question: How does money make you feel? This episode centers on an all too common but under-...
How to financially prepare for having a baby
Jul 26, 2022Having 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, Edito...
Crypto 101: blockchains, currencies and security
Jul 25, 2022If the words "crypto," "Bitcoin," "blockchain," "mining," feel overwhelming or confusing Life Kit is here to help. In this episode, experts to demystify cryptocurrencies and give you the tools to deci...
How to avoid 'lifestyle creep'
Jul 14, 2022Making more money tends to lead to spending more money. It's a phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep." Paco de Leon, author of Finance for the People, shares advice on keeping your long term financial ...
Save money with these basic car maintenance tips
Jul 05, 2022Car ownership can be intimidating - and expensive - especially when it comes to upkeep. In this episode of Life Kit, get expert guidance on how to spot and maintain essential safety features in a car,...