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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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Camila Domonoske
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Shannon Martin
Insurance expert
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Brandi Levine
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Episode: Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer
Mark Gallegos
CPA and partner at Portie Brown in Chicago
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Episode: How to avoid this year's common tax scams
Amanda Holden
Founder of a financial literacy business called Invested Development and author of How to Be a Rich Old Lady
Episode: Money tips no one taught you
Sean Spruce
Financial education consultant in North Carolina
Episode: Money tips no one taught you
Mary Childs
Co-host of NPR's Planet Money and long-time financial journalist
Episode: Money tips no one taught you
Diego Verdugo
Financial advisor with Principal Financial Group
Episode: Money tips no one taught you
Kevin Curry
Founder of Fit Men Cook
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Episode: Tips to save money across all parts of your life

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Marielle Segarra
Host of Life Kit, NPR

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 641 ratings
  • Great and simple adco5

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Levey
    6 days ago
  • Loved the examples, no judgement discussion and summary/recap at the end. The pace and different voices made it easy to listen and absorb.

    Audible
    5
    Carrie
    United States2 months ago
  • A great source of knowledge!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Mei
    United States5 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 Emirates10 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners find the show consistently practical and supportive for money decisions.
Some critiques mention a drift toward basic content and a desire for more advanced topics or fewer ads.
Guests and hosts are praised for clear explanations and useful strategies for budgeting and debt management.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#127
South Korea/Business
Apple Podcasts
#148
Hong Kong/Business
Apple Podcasts
#244
China/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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This show focuses on practical personal finance guidance, from debt management and budgeting to investing and navigating costs of housing and education. Episodes often feature money experts, journalists, and industry guests who break down complex topics into actionable steps, with recurring emphasis on realistic strategies, fee awareness, and behavioral tips for smarter spending. A notable strength is its mix of NPR hosts and guest voices that bring clarity to diverse money topics, including retirement planning, credit and debt strategies, and affordable living. Listeners can expect approachable, evidence-based advice and real-world examples that help people take control of their finances without feeling overwhelmed.

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7. Mary Childs
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