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Life Kit: Money

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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

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Recent Guests

Yaneli Espinal
A financial educator and author of Mind Your Money
Episode: In credit card debt? There’s a path out
Raquel Villegra
Attorney at New Economy Project, working with low-income individuals
New Economy Project
Episode: In credit card debt? There’s a path out
Jill Schlesinger
Business analyst at CBS News and author of The Great Money Reset
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Episode: Can you afford to make a big life change?
John Kiernan
Managing editor at the personal finance website WalletHub
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Episode: Avoid debt with these credit card tips
Yanely Espinal
Financial educator and author of Mind Your Money
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Beth Moncel
Founder of budgetbites.com, a recipe website for budget-conscious cooking.
Episode: How to save big on groceries
Lauryn Williams
Certified financial planner and Olympic gold medalist
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Episode: How to handle your money during tariff uncertainty
Bola Shokumbi
Author and founder CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a financial education platform for women
Clever Girl Finance
Episode: Don't panic when the markets are down
Shay Harris-Pierre
Licensed professional counselor and certified financial therapist
Episode: How to get on the same page about money with your partner

Host

Marielle Segarra
Host with a focus on personal finance education and empowering listeners to handle their financial lives effectively.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 574 ratings
  • A great source of knowledge!

    Always enjoy listening to this show. Grateful for all the insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Mei
    United States2 months ago
  • The most common type

    The most common way of doing this was by adding the word to a word and adding it in a word or

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cabana 6296
    United Arab Emirates6 months ago
  • Good Starting Point

    This is an excellent podcast for someone just starting out on their journey to financial literacy. I don’t think that I got much out of it, but I’m also a little more advanced in my understanding of how money works so it’s not a dig on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jennywawa88
    United States8 months ago
  • Prenup Episode

    That prenup episode is insane! Any man who gets married in the United States in 2024 is out of his mind, or he hasn’t accomplished anything. Marriage attorneys, divorce attorneys and laws that incentive divorce have made it the worst contract you will ever sign.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rjames0017
    United Statesa year ago
  • “Just spend less”

    No useful advice unless you already make enough money, just like all the other advice anywhere else

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mnkjiuchsorn
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the show incredibly informative and appreciate its practical tips for financial health.
Listeners express gratitude for the insightful coverage of personal finance topics, feeling empowered to make better financial decisions.
Some feedback highlights the need for deeper discussions on advanced financial concepts for more experienced listeners.
Critiques often focus on the perceived bias in financial discussions or the simplicity of some advice, suggesting a more diverse approach may be beneficial.

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#112
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#143
Chile/Business
Apple Podcasts
#162
Ukraine/Business
Apple Podcasts
#184
China/Business
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#235
Hong Kong/Business

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How to get lower prices on prescription drugs
Q: What should one do if alternative medications are not available?
One should ask their provider about medical necessity and potentially obtain free samples from their doctor's office.
How to get lower prices on prescription drugs
Q: What is the first step when faced with an unexpected prescription cost?
The first step is to check if there was a mistake in the billing or if the pharmacy doesn't have your insurance information.
Coming up with a business idea that takes off
Q: How do you determine if your business idea is viable?
Your idea should provide a transformation and be something that people want, addressing a specific problem they are willing to pay to solve.
Coming up with a business idea that takes off
Q: Do you need a certain amount of money to be an entrepreneur?
No, you don't need a lot of money to start; you can leverage existing marketable skills to start earning immediately.
Coming up with a business idea that takes off
Q: What do you need before you can become an entrepreneur?
You need to take stock of your strengths, gifts, talents, and experiences, assessing what unique perspectives you can offer.

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Focused on empowering listeners with practical financial advice, content encompasses a wide range of money-related topics, from managing debt and budgeting to understanding investments and navigating economic uncertainties. Episodes often feature expert guests who share insights on personal finance matters, making complex subjects more accessible to a broad audience. A unique aspect of the series is its emphasis on relatable, actionable strategies that listeners can implement in their daily lives, ensuring sustainable financial health and informed decision-making.

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