Life Kit: Master Your Budget

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Financial stability starts with a budget. From the basics of budgeting to saving money using tools like credit cards to work for you, Life Kit has you covered on your budgeting basics. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

11/01/2024

Master Your Budget

Financial stability starts with a budget. From saving money, to picking a bank, and then tackling debt, this playlist has you covered on your budgeting basics. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.
10/30/2024 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Credit card points

Credit card rewards programs can offer big perks like airline miles and hotel upgrades. Finance journalist Katherine Fan explains how to choose the right card and what to know before signing up.
07/11/2023 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Pick a bank that works for you

It's easy to feel stuck with a bank account you've had forever, even if it's inconvenient or racking up fees. But there are lots of other options out there.
05/30/2023 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Save money on groceries

Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. To help cut down your grocery bill, we have practical tips for saving money on the food you cook at home.
04/21/2023 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Put your savings to work

The current inflation rate in the US is 5 percent. And most big bank savings accounts offer interest rates much lower than that. In this episode, you'll learn how to protect your savings against inflation.
04/11/2023 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Tackling debt

Life happens, and so does debt. Unexpected car trouble, the high price of food, a family emergency — there is no shortage of reasons why debt can pile up. In this episode, we offer shame-free solutions for digging out of debt.
07/14/2022 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Resisting lifestyle creep

Making more money tends to lead to spending more money. It's a phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep." Paco de Leon, author of Finance for the People, shares advice on keeping your long-term financial goals in check and fending off the subconscious urge to automatically increase spending when your income increases.
01/04/2022 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

How to make a budget

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.
05/21/2020 • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Never pay an unnecessary fee again

It's easy to get caught in a cycle of mounting overdraft fees, credit card interest and high-cost loans. A few simple tools can help you hold onto those hard-earned dollars.

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Master Your Budget

Financial stability starts with a budget. From saving money, to picking a bank, and then tackling debt, this playlist has you covered on your budgeting basics. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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Financial stability starts with a budget. From the basics of budgeting to saving money using tools like credit cards to work for you, Life Kit has you covered on your budgeting basics. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.