Sep 10

How to jumpstart your child's financial future

If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through different investment account options is confusing and time-consuming. On this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle walks you through different savings methods, from the new Trump accounts, to c ... Show More

18m 55s

Aug 24

5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questions, you can ... Show More

17m 34s

Jul 27

Savings strategies that actually work

You know you want to save for that vacation, those new tires and more generally, the future. But what savings approach actually works? Certified financial planner Tania P. Brown recommends trying savings buckets. By creating separate categories — or buckets — for your savings, yo ... Show More

22m 9s

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

Jun 2020

There’s a Recession Coming. Here’s How to Deal With It.

In this episode we cover: Why There’s A Recession Coming How to Handle a Recession How to Prepare for a Recession Why Recessions Happen How to Handle Your Investments in a Recession Resources in this episode: Debt Prices Beyond 2008 Dollar After Dollar M1 Finance Best Place to In ... Show More

23m 55s

Oct 2021

What's the Best Way to Beat Inflation?

With inflation running rampant, how are you supposed to keep pace? What do we recommend for your wealth-building journey? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Subscribe on YouTube! Download FREE Financial Resources from the show Sign up for our ... Show More

25m 25s

Aug 2022

25 Clever Ways to Save Money During Inflation

With inflation at an all-time high, you might be feeling a strain on your finances. A wise way to fight back is using some clever ways to cut costs—how about 25 of them? That's what we'll cover in today's show so you can put them into action for quick money wins.Money Girl is hos ... Show More

15m 46s

Aug 2023

Is Inflation Really Ruining Your Finances? (You Won’t Like the Answer)

Inflation has changed our daily living expenses dramatically over the last few years. While we can’t control all of our expenses, there are many things in your control that can help you become a Financial Mutant and build wealth better than your peers. Jump start your journey wi ... Show More

42m 19s

Nov 2022

Life Kit answers your pressing questions about inflation

The prices of goods and services have gone up. How much of that is due to Ukraine or the pandemic? What can our elected officials do to lower prices? And how does inflation slow down? NPR's Marielle Segarra and Stacey Vanek Smith tackle listener queries.See pcm.adswizz.com for in ... Show More

20m 47s

Nov 2022

Black Friday and Holiday Season Shopping: How Not to Overspend

High inflation and rising interest rates might make it easy to overspend this holiday season. WSJ personal finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen tips for easing the strain on your bank account. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform ... Show More

7m 2s

Dec 2021

Is Inflation Making us Crazy? #449

Higher prices and inflation are all over the headlines and you might be wondering how concerned you should be. Unfortunately this is one of those times where you might be tempted to overreact as you try to take control of a situation. It makes us think of when someone is diagnose ... Show More

39m 45s

Jun 2021

Why stuff is getting more expensive

Vox’s Emily Stewart explains how scared you should be of inflation. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23m 29s