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Your tax refund, explained
It's tax season (insert collective groan here). But don't worry: in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax analyst Kimberly Washington offers helpful …
3 years, 9 months ago
How working parents can win back some time
Calling all working parents and caregivers! We see you, and we know you don't have much time. Career coach Daisy Dowling shares time management tips …
3 years, 9 months ago
Regret is universal, here's what to do when you feel it
Rather than striving for a life with no regrets, Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret, suggests embracing regret and learning from it. He ou…
3 years, 9 months ago
From bills to appointments, here's how to tackle the homework of adulthood
Life seems full of ever-increasing piles of paperwork — bills to pay, appointments to make, forms to sign, carpools to organize. Here's how to conque…
3 years, 9 months ago
How to talk to customer service – and actually get what you want
Asking to speak to the manager isn't going to get the results you want. In this episode, negotiation consultant Craig dos Santos gives tips on how to…
3 years, 9 months ago
4 tips to stay connected when your friends live far away
Long distance friendships are a common reality of adulthood, as we move around for school, work or family. While they might require some planning and…
3 years, 9 months ago
Our most valuable lessons from 2 pandemic years
It's been two years since our lives changed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Producers of NPR's Life Kit look back on the most valuable lessons t…
3 years, 9 months ago
How to deal with mental health issues at work
Whether it's depression, anxiety, burnout or something else, if you're struggling with your mental health at work, it can be hard to know what your o…
3 years, 10 months ago
Four ways to combat everyday indecision
We make so many basic decisions each day that it's easy to fall into "analysis paralysis." We explore where indecision comes from, why so many of us …
3 years, 10 months ago
How to pick a birth control that works for you
Picking a form of contraception can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how birth control works, your preferences, side effects and more. This…
3 years, 10 months ago