Oct 6

It's open enrollment season. Here's how to make the best decision for you

Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode, we break down some of the terms and share guided questions to help you choose the plan that's best for ... Show More

16m 22s

Oct 1

There's still time to reach your 2026 money goals

Companies look at their financial picture on a quarterly basis. We can do the same for our personal finances. In this episode, how to do a financial check-in ahead of Q4. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger says it's not too late to get back on track with your money goals ... Show More

19m 12s

Sep 29

Worried you’re being overcharged when shopping online? Listen to this

When shopping online, you and another person could be buying the exact same item, and you'll pay more because of who you are, where you are and your purchase history. In this episode of Life Kit, author Lindsay Owens shares tips from her new book Gouged on how to avoid getting ri ... Show More

23m 10s

Dec 2021

How to talk about money with friends, from planning a hangout to splitting the bill

Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice — before it's time to split the check.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle ... Show More

16m 58s

Dec 2021

How Do I Deal With My Rich Friends?

We trust our friends with the most intimate details of our lives. Yet for a lot of us, talking about finances feels off limits. So what happens when you find yourself in a friendship where money becomes an issue? In collaboration with NPR's Life Kit, the Cut's Jazmín Aguilera tri ... Show More

28m 2s

Jan 2021

223: How to Tell Your Friends You’re Broke

Talking about being broke with your friends and telling them something isn't in your budget can be difficult. It can be awkward, especially if you're not on the same page financially. Erin Lowry of the Broke Millennial joins me to discuss how to handle these conversations a littl ... Show More

17m 3s

Oct 2019

Let’s Talk About Money

Talking with colleagues about how much we earn can help us figure out if we’re being paid fairly, but sharing those numbers is stressful. With the help of experts, we discuss the tricky practicalities of salary disclosure and what to do with that sensitive information once we’ve ... Show More

1h 9m

Mar 2022

Swipe Right on the Money Talk

Talking about money with your partner can make or break you as a couple! This week, Delyanne talks to Kiersten and Julien Saunders, founders of rich & REGULAR, about the money disagreement that (briefly) split them up and what you can do to have healthy conversations about financ ... Show More

27m 15s

May 2023

Money Talks, with Oliver James and Diana Chambers

In the UK, more than a third of us struggle to talk to anyone about money, with one in ten not even willing to discuss finances with their partner. Yet, opening up conversations about money, learning the tools and techniques for making these conversations productive, and understa ... Show More

30m 3s

Feb 2021

169: Breaking the Taboo of Talking About Money with Friends, Family, and Bosses with Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial

It’s not always comfortable talking about money, especially with close friends, family members, partners, or even bosses. How did salary, savings, and investing become such a taboo subject to talk about? With us today is Erin Lowry aka Broke Millennial, you may recognize her voic ... Show More

59m 8s

Jan 2021

224: Respecting My Partner's Money Boundaries

You and your partner likely have completely different views about finances and what you feel comfortable discussing with other people. This makes an already tricky subject even more complicated. Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial Talks Money, joins me to discuss how to ta ... Show More

8m 28s

Sep 2024

Why is talking about money and class so awkward?! (w/ Jonathan Menjivar)

How often do you know your friends’ exact salaries? For most of us, the answer is almost never. Yet, in our everyday lives and interactions, we notice the many small cues that make our class differences obvious. So why does talking about money create such an uncomfortable, cringe ... Show More

37m 13s

Oct 2021

An Easier Way to Talk About Finances

Talking about finances with your partner can be tough, but there are ways to make it a little easier. On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to have productive conversations as you both work towards creating a shared financial vision. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More

3m 29s

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