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  • Buy now, pay later loans are becoming more popular. Here's what to know

    Buy now, pay later loans are becoming more popular. Here's what to know
    Feb 20 2025
    Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm — maybe you've noticed these platforms when shopping online. They allow you to break up large payments into smaller installments that you can pay over time, and are a popular alternative to credit cards. In this episode, we'll cover the pros and cons of these loans and how to use them responsibly.

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    18 min
  • How to get on the same page about money with your partner

    How to get on the same page about money with your partner
    Feb 13 2025
    How financially compatible are you with your partner? Is your partner a spender while you're a saver? Are you on the same page about saving for retirement? Financial therapist Shay Harris-Pierre explains how couples can examine their spending habits, work through money conflicts and align their financial goals.

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    21 min
  • Simple ways to protect yourself from scams

    Simple ways to protect yourself from scams
    Jan 27 2025
    Scams can happen to anyone. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters. This episode originally published November 7, 2023.

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    19 min
  • How to travel on a budget

    How to travel on a budget
    Jan 23 2025
    There are ways to travel on a budget without completely draining your bank account — but you might have to let go of the over-the-top luxury travel images you see on Instagram. In this episode, we'll help you travel with intention, save ahead and maximize travel tools to get the best deals and savings on the trips you want to take.

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    22 min
  • The cost of being there: budget for your friend's celebrations

    The cost of being there: budget for your friend's celebrations
    Jan 14 2025
    You want to support your loved one on their special day — but that can come with a steep financial cost. How do you choose between the three destination weddings? How do you say no to a friend's big event without damaging your relationship? In this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down the cost of being there: how much big celebrations like a bachelorette trip or baby shower might cost you and what to do if you're worried about your budget.

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    24 min
  • Financial habits to leave behind in 2025

    Financial habits to leave behind in 2025
    Dec 31 2024
    As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less than ideal money habits — like unnecessary impulse purchases, credit card debt getting out of hand and the trap of lifestyle creep. This episode will give helpful tips on how to start the new year on good financial footing.

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    19 min
  • Should I buy that thing? A framework to help you decide

    Should I buy that thing? A framework to help you decide
    Dec 19 2024
    Sometimes we buy things that we later regret spending on: 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 make sure you've done your due diligence and buy something guilt-free. This episode, financial experts offer a framework to help you decide whether or not something is worth buying.

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    18 min
  • 5 ways to cut back your spending

    5 ways to cut back your spending
    Dec 3 2024
    As we enter a period of high personal spending, here are 5 tips from past Life Kit experts on how to save money during the holidays and year-round.

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    17 min