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When the economy is hard to predict, tried-and-true financial advice will serve you well, says Lauryn Williams, a certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning.

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Anxious about your money right now? Financial advice in times of economic uncertainty

With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. A certified financial planner explains how to navigate these tricky times.

April 30, 2025
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  • Malaka Gharib
From soap to canned smoked salmon to lawn work, bartering can help you get what you need without using cash.

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  • Your Money

How to get what you want without using cash (you read that right)

For many of us, when we see something we want, we pull out our cards and swipe for it. Instead, try this resourceful approach.

April 11, 2025
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  • Kyle Norris
Buy Now, Pay Later loans are an alternative to credit cards offered by financial technology companies like Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm that have been gaining wide popularity with consumers at least in part because they largely don't charge interest on purchases, says Jennifer Streaks, Senior Personal Finance Reporter at Business Insider.

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  • Your Money

Intrigued by buy-now, pay-later loans? Experts break down 6 pros and cons

If you're curious about that option to "pay in four easy installments" on the checkout page when shopping online, here's what to know.

March 13, 2025
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  • Andee Tagle
Tax day is April 15th. We posed six common tax questions to New York-based tax attorneys Hana Borochov and Leo Gabovich.

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  • Your Money

What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience

We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.

February 26, 2025
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  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Your Money

Going to weddings and birthdays can be pricey. How to cut costs or gracefully decline

If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.

January 31, 2025
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  • Andee Tagle and
  • Malaka Gharib
You can see the world and save money — it just takes a little savvy planning.

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  • Your Money

5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation

People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget.

January 25, 2025
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  • Amelia Edelman
You can use the new year as a fresh start to leave some bad money habits behind.

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  • Your Money

5 financial habits to leave behind for a more prosperous new year

As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less-than-ideal money habits: impulse purchases, out-of-control credit card debt and the trap of lifestyle creep.

January 04, 2025
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  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Arts & Life

Should you lend money to your loved ones? NPR listeners weigh in

Our audience shares their perspective on the tricky etiquette of loaning money to friends and family.

May 29, 2024
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  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Your Money

The do's and don'ts of lending money

What do you do if a loved one asks to borrow a big sum of money from you? Experts weigh in on when it's OK to fork over the cash — and when you should probably say no.

May 08, 2024
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  • Andrew Limbong

Dear Life Kit: My husband secretly racked up our credit card bill. Now what?

Talking about money with people you love can be difficult. Financial therapist Amanda Clayman answers your tricky (and anonymous) financial questions.

June 26, 2022
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  • Becky Harlan and
  • Bronson Arcuri

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  • Arts & Life

22 tips for 2022: Money problems don't just disappear. Here's how to face them

Avoiding money issues is often at the expense of our longer-term financial — and mental — wellbeing. To upend problematic money behavior, try doing an audit of your last few money interactions.

January 17, 2022
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  • Andee Tagle

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  • Your Money

22 tips for 2022: Spend less by choosing what'll bring you lasting joy

Impulse shopping feels good in the moment, but it can impede your long-term savings goals. This shopping tip will help separate fleeting fun from sustained satisfaction.

January 12, 2022
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  • Lauren Migaki

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  • Arts & Life

22 tips for 2022: When it comes to saving money, a roommate is worth 1,000 coffees

If you're looking to overhaul your budget, it's best to focus on bigger categories — like housing or transportation — rather than all the almond milk lattes.

January 04, 2022
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  • Chris Arnold

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  • Arts & Life

Your questions on gift shopping, loneliness and safety during the holidays, answered

We asked for your questions on navigating the holiday blues. Clinical psychologist Andrea Bonior guides us through some rough patches involving family, money, loneliness and safety.

December 18, 2021
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong and
  • Andee Tagle
Illustration of a person standing in front of a life-sized chart showing different colors in waves and lines representing them balancing their stock portfolio.

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  • Your Money

New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

July 30, 2021
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