Jul 1

Make your savings work harder

Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other high-interest savings options to earn more in interest and protect your savings against inflation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priva ... Show More

14m 14s

Jun 10

Budget friendly things to do this summer

Ideas on how to have fun this summer without breaking the bank. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie marathon party. Swap houses with a friend. With a little imagination, you can bring delight and joy — at a low cost — into your sunny days ahead. This episode originally aired Augu ... Show More

12m 36s

May 29

Avoid debt with these credit card tips

Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work. Whether you're a new credit card owner or just want to make sure you're getting the most out of your card, this episode will walk through the fundamentals of the credi ... Show More

18m 43s

Dec 2020

#182 : Pour Noël faites vous le plus beau des cadeaux à vous-même

Noël, c'est une période de partage, bien entendu. Mais si, pour une fois, en plus des cadeaux que vous allez offrir à vos proches et à votre famille, vous vous faisiez un cadeau... à vous-même. En moins de 5 minutes, découvrez comment ce cadeau pourra changer votre année 2021 !S ... Show More

3m 28s

Nov 2023

How to be a financially savvy holiday shopper

Today on “Post Reports,” personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary gives advice on how to avoid overspending on gifts this holiday season. Read more: Last year, retail sales during the November to December holiday season were $936.3 billion, according to the National Retail ... Show More

22m 40s

Dec 2023

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts That Won't Break the Bank

If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping, let’s just rip the bandaid off: you can’t ship something today and have it get there in time for Christmas. Even with rush shipping… it’s just not going to happen. Nicole shares ten last-minute gifts that will get to your loved one ... Show More

11m 22s

Jan 2024

Money Box Live: Survival Guide

Are you putting down the mince pies and opening your bank statements? Well, you're in the right place as we're dedicating some time to the kinds of money topics that come up between Christmas and New Year. Perhaps you want to know your consumer rights before hitting the sales, wh ... Show More

28m 40s

Nov 2023

Holiday Shopping How To's

My go-to, Marshalls, is sponsoring today’s episode! The holiday season is upon us! And while the holidays can be an exciting time, it can be stressful on our wallets. Plus with all the best deals of the year happening and the want to take advantage, shopping can feel massively ov ... Show More

16m 34s

Dec 2012

Money Truths and Financial Life Lessons from the Money Guys

Now that Christmas is over, remember that it is not about the gift itself but about the thought that went into it. With our New Year's resolutions right around the corner, we decided to share some Money-Guy insights with our listeners. Sometimes age changes how we look at life an ... Show More

58m 18s

Dec 2015

Episode 14: Christmas

This is the time of year for giving--whether that's a holiday gift for someone we love, or a charitable donation to a good cause. But why do we give? And how can we do it better? This week on Hidden Brain: how to be more generous, get your friends and family what they actually wa ... Show More

21m 1s

Dec 2022

Pourquoi offrir des cadeaux nous fait du bien ?

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18m 2s

Dec 2021

How to shop for sustainable holiday gifts

Shopping secondhand can ease the environmental burden of holiday consumption — and save you money, too. Here are three tips to help you start cutting down this season. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

11m 13s

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