Yesterday

How to deal with intrusive thoughts

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

20m 46s

Aug 21

Ouch, I've got a crick! Neck pain 101

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

26m 38s

Aug 19

A better way to support your teens as they go back to school

Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a 2024 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup poll. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can better support their kids as a new scho ... Show More

22m 56s

Mar 2022

Your tax refund, explained

It's tax season . But don't worry, in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax analyst Kimberly Washington offers helpful advice on maximizing your refund, what deductions to remember and how the child tax credit impacts your tax filings this year. Learn more about sponsor message c ... Show More

11m 19s

Apr 2021

5 Big Tax Changes That Will Save You $$$ This Year

Just because 2020 was a dumpster fire doesn’t mean your taxes have to be. Nicole explains why you may qualify for free income tax help, what to do if you didn’t receive your stimulus checks, and how to figure out if you can write off medical expenses from 2020. From This Episode: ... Show More

15m 49s

Jul 2022

What you don’t know about this year’s tax filing season

It is tax filing season and while people look forward to tax season because they can get a rebate, for many of us it can feel a bit overwhelming. In this podcast Maya speaks to tax expert Reinert van Rensburg, Tax Legal Specialist at Leap Group, about everything you need to know ... Show More

24m 34s

Feb 2024

Taxes for the Self-Employed: Avoid Common Tax Mistakes and Navigate Freelancer Finances

Learn about self-employment taxes and avoid common tax mistakes with expert strategies for managing your finances year-round.How do self-employed taxes work? What are some common tax mistakes self-employed people make? And can you really write off payments on a luxury vehicle if ... Show More

28m 22s

Mar 2021

Tips to Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2021

Want simple tips to save money by reducing the amount of tax you owe or increasing your tax refund? Laura interviews Cece Leung, CPA, about ways to take full advantage of recent tax code changes. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the ... Show More

24m 57s

Mar 2020

The Episode About Taxes| Milton Rodriguez

April, you’re right around the corner my friend, and that means it's time to file your taxes. Not to worry, I’m bringing you my yearly episode about taxes to help you get prepared and ask all your burning tax questions. Joining us on this episode is Milton Rodriguez, a millennial ... Show More

43m 20s

Jan 2018

File Your Taxes For Free- MyFreeTaxes

Tax time will be here before you know it...like in a few short weeks. Don't panic though because there are so many great resources to help you out and save you time and money, like MyFreeTaxes. If you make under $66,000, you can file a free Federal and State tax return in a matte ... Show More

23m 13s

Jul 2020

Getting your tax deductions right

What should you be claiming tax deductions on? Finance Journalist David ‘Kochie’ Koch shares his guide to paying just the right amount of tax…not too much and not too little. Kochie takes you through the expenses that you can legitimately offset against your income to reduce your ... Show More

16m 8s