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 sectors, so you're not overexposed if one of them takes a hit. In this episode, we'll walk you through different types of assets, how your investment strategy should change depending on your age and needs, and a simple rule of thumb to calculate your stock versus bond allocation.

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Want to protect your money? Diversify your investments is an episode from Life Kit: Money by NPR.

This episode is 22:04 long.

This episode was published on Feb 24, 2026.

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