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News Articles: Series: Your Life Kit for better personal finance

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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  • Your Money

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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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib
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

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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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By:
  • Andee Tagle and
  • Malaka Gharib
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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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib
As interest rates have dropped, refinancing could make sense, or not. Here’s what to know before you decide. <br>

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  • Your Money

Mortgage rates have dropped. Should you refinance your home?

Interested in seeing if you can save money on your mortgage? Here’s what to know about refinancing – and how to think about timing.

October 08, 2024
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work.

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  • Your Money

5 smart habits to keep you out of credit card debt

Stay on top of your monthly payments and avoid costly fees and interest charges with these smart credit card strategies.

September 11, 2024
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  • Marielle Segarra
A practical tip from NPR reader Lisa Gluskin: check your receipt before you leave the parking lot of the grocery store. If you spot an error at home, you will be less likely to go back to the store to right the wrong.

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  • Your Money

10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries

Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.

September 06, 2024
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  • Life Kit
Financial educator <a href="https://www.missbehelpful.com/">Yanely Espinal </a>shares some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to borrowing, investing and budgeting their money. <br>

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  • Your Money

To save more money, avoid these 5 common financial mistakes

Financial missteps can cost you money. Make better-informed decisions about budgeting, investing and borrowing money.

August 15, 2024
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra

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  • Arts & Life

Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check

Five common scenarios you may encounter while dining out with a large party — and how to handle the bill fairly while being considerate of your server.

July 02, 2024
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By:
  • Malaka Gharib
Joint bank account or separate? The approach you choose depends on you and your partner's financial history and goals, says Lindsay Bryan-Podvin.

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  • Your Money

Ready to combine finances with your partner? You have options

First comes love ... then comes money management discussions? Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin discusses three common approaches that couples use to merge their money.

July 01, 2024
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  • Andee Tagle

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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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By:
  • Malaka Gharib

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