Gold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?
In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever. But does t...
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Unsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips
Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you're ready to stop working. They're also a tax shelte...
Shop less and save more with a 'no-buy challenge'
If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned about consumerism and climate chan...
Do you have a financial self-care routine?
There are things we're supposed to do routinely for our health: brush our teeth, shower and exercise. There's a version of that for financia...
How to get 'financially naked' with your partner
How much money do you make? What assets and debts do you have? What are your spending habits? These are all questions you should ask your pa...
Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer
Between the start of 2022 and the start of 2025, car insurance rates jumped by more than 50%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. L...
How to avoid this year's common tax scams
There's a lot of tax advice on social media, but not all of it is sound. This episode, certified public accountant Mark Gallegos breaks down...
Want to protect your money? Diversify your investments
When it comes to investing money, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Spread out your investments among different types of assets and sec...
Money tips no one taught you
You have a budget and an emergency fund (or at least know you need both) - but you want to go deeper. What else do you need to know about ma...
Tips to save money across all parts of your life
For a lot of us, this time of year triggers a financial reckoning. As you recover from holiday spending, here are 6 tips from past Life Kit...
Avoid these common financial mistakes
Personal finance can be a tricky subject to navigate. There's a lot of conflicting guidance on which savings account to use, how to budget p...
Watch out for these holiday scams
Don't get swindled while buying gifts this holiday season. This episode, Amy Nofziger of AARP's Fraud Watch Network explains how to safeguar...
Curious about investing? Here's what to know
Investing can be intimidating. How do you know which funds to choose? How do you diversify? How much should you be setting aside in a retire...
Don't fall for these marketing tactics this holiday season
We're surrounded by ads and sales pitches — in our inboxes, on our phones and when we walk down the street. And everyone loves a good deal,...
How to get lower prices on prescription drugs
Prescription drug prices can be costly. What are you supposed to do if you can't afford medication? In this episode, Dan Weissmann, host of...
Coming up with a business idea that takes off
Ready to take that big idea and turn it into a thriving business? Rachel Rodgers, author of Future Millionaire: A Young Person’s Step-by-Ste...
In credit card debt? There’s a path out
Credit card debt can make you feel stressed, ashamed and lonely. But there are proven strategies to free yourself from this burden. In this...
Can you afford to make a big life change?
Longing to quit your job and follow your passion? Or perhaps take a break to travel? Or move to a new place? First, you'll need to look at y...
Budgeting for college students
A new semester has begun, which means college students across the country are taking on debt, opening credit cards and navigating meal plans...
Don't make these financial mistakes
Financial educator Yanely Espinal shares her don'ts when it comes to money. Don't co-sign loans. Don't make hype-driven investments. Don't s...