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Dear Life Kit: When money makes relationships murky

Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa and personal finance expert Katie Gatti Tassin answer murky money questions from Dear Life Kit listeners. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifek ... Show More

20m 20s

Aug 26

Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists

No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our ne ... Show More

16m 28s

Aug 25

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

Apr 2023

Your Complete Guide to Paying Off Debt

Are you ready to get rid of debt but don't know where to start? In this episode, I break down how to think about debt, strategies to pay it off, and why being completely debt-free should never be the goal. Just a quick note, this episode is not just for newbies. When I was a work ... Show More

33m 49s

Dec 2019

Get Rid of Debt for Good (with Michael Bovee)

I've got a question for you. What would it feel like to be debt-free, to start over from a blank page, to not have that stress and worry hanging over you? I would imagine pretty good – but becoming debt-free takes time, some tips and tricks and as Michael Bovee says, it’s all abo ... Show More

46m 27s

Sep 2021

7 Tips To Help You Get Out Of Debt

It's easy to get into debt, but harder to get out of it — especially if you don't have a plan. This episode offers strategies to help you pay off debt. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

26m 5s

Mar 2024

2654: Stupid Or Smart? (Getting A Loan To Pay Off Your Debt) by Philip Taylor of PT Money

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2654:Philip Taylor of PTMoney.com delves into the complex decision of using loans to pay off debt, offering a critical exami ... Show More

8m 59s

May 2023

How to Pay off Your Debt: Strategies and Tips to Get Rid of Debt Fast

Are you struggling to finally break free from debt? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how to think about debt, strategies to pay it off, and why being completely debt-free should never be the goal. Just a quick note, this episode is not just for newbies. When I was a workin ... Show More

33m 19s

Jan 2024

Why Debt is Never a Death Sentence (and what to do about it) with Leslie Tayne

Let's talk about debt. There’s a lot of shame and fear around debt, and much of it is stirred up by money experts who want you to believe that you aren’t good enough unless you are debt-free. Can we please cut the crap and be honest about debt. We all have had it or will have it. ... Show More

49m 13s

Oct 2020

Good Debt/Bad Debt

Recent studies show us what many of us already know: debt is about so much more than money. Join Sim & Sonya as they explore the fear behind the psychological aspects of debt, good debt' and 'bad debt' and the two most popular ways to pay off your debt: debt snowball and debt ava ... Show More

28m 44s

Jan 2024

488: How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt FAST ($30K+ in 1 Year!)

Today, we’re going to show you how to pay off credit card debt FAST. It isn’t glamorous, and it won’t be easy, but if you can do it, an entire world of wealth-building, opportunity, and financial freedom awaits. So, if you’ve gotthousands in credit card and consumer debt and are ... Show More

44m 43s

Aug 2022

Episode 17 Hard learned personal finance lessons

Today’s episode is about all the lessons I had to learn after destroying my personal finances post college. At one point racking up $20,000 in credit card debt while buying a $50,000 speed boat I couldn't afford all because of a flawed view of my income potential and persona ... Show More

33m 51s

Sep 2023

Financial Foundations #3: The Debt Debrief

For many of us, the concept of debt can trigger a complex range of emotions, including feelings of shame, anxiety, and dread.. In this third installment of our Financial Foundations series, presented by State Farm , we’re talking about debt and effective strategies for paying it ... Show More

22m 38s

A shame-free guide to digging out of deb...