Mar 31

How to get 'financially naked' with your partner

How much money do you make? What assets and debts do you have? What are your spending habits? These are all questions you should ask your partner, says Vivian Tu, founder of Your Rich BFF, a financial education company. In this episode, host Marielle Segarra talks with Tu about h ... Show More

21m 41s

Mar 19

Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer

Between the start of 2022 and the start of 2025, car insurance rates jumped by more than 50%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Luckily, there are tried-and-true tactics for finding the cheapest deal you can -- from comparing rates from multiple insurance companies to ... Show More

18m 7s

Mar 12

How to avoid this year's common tax scams

There's a lot of tax advice on social media, but not all of it is sound. This episode, certified public accountant Mark Gallegos breaks down how to identify bad tax advice and avoid this year's most common tax scams.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter he ... Show More

19m 15s

Aug 2022

How to protect yourself from inflation

High inflation and a possible recession is making life more expensive. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains how to manage debt as interest rates increase and prepare for an economic downturn.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti ... Show More

14m 19s

Feb 2025

The 1982 playbook

After a hotter-than-expected inflation report, questions about fiscal and monetary policy are becoming increasingly urgent. What could it all mean for investors? Anshul Sehgal, head of US interest rate products in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, discusses with Chris Husse ... Show More

10m 12s

Nov 2025

Inflation and Hurdle Rates: How to Protect Your Money from the Declining Dollar

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, host Brian Montes breaks down the powerful connection between inflation, hurdle rates, and the purchasing power of the dollar.Most people measure success by how much their portfolio or savings account grows — b ... Show More

8m 51s

Mar 2022

Ritholtz on Ramifications of the United States' Services Based Economy

Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, talks about the pandemic's influence on the economy - from the stock market and inflation to real estate and labor - and his advice to investors.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:g ... Show More

10m 6s

Apr 2025

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Policy Insights from a Former Fed President

Loretta J. Mester, Wharton Adjunct Professor of Finance and former President of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, shares her insights on the state of the economy, rising recession risks, and the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rate decisions in an era of uncerta ... Show More

8 m

Aug 2024

Understanding Inflation: Why your bills might not match the official rate

Inflation is a term we hear often, especially when discussing the economy and our personal finances. But have you ever wondered how it's calculated and why it sometimes feels like your expenses are rising faster than the official inflation rate? In our latest podcast episode, I a ... Show More

24m 30s

Jan 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pausing for Further Inflation Progress

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey and Nate Thooft, CIO at Manulife Investment Management, discuss Federal Reserve officials holding interest rates steady, pausing to assess the ... Show More

9m 29s

Jan 2023

Two Indicators: The 2% inflation target

If the Fed had a mantra to go along with its mandate, it might well be "two percent." We look into how that became the target inflation rate, why some economists are calling for a change and how the inflation rate becomes unanchored.Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or ... Show More

18m 13s