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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 spend money you don't have. If you've been making these miss…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Should I buy it? A framework to help you decide
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 diffi…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why it's so hard to accept compliments
Receiving praise can feel good. But it can also feel uncomfortable. Should you say something nice back? Brush it off? Make a self-deprecating comment? Many of us were never taught how to accept compl…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Grow your dating confidence and ask someone out IRL
In the era of online dating, asking someone out in real life has become a lost art. This episode, confidence coach Regina Bonds shares tips on putting yourself out there, bouncing back from rejection…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to crave movement more than screen time
Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we do to motivate ourselves to pick movement? In this episode of Life Kit, we speak with clinical psychologist Di…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
How to avoid mosquito bites
In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to entomologist Sammy Ramsey and environmental health professor Brian Byrd about why some people get bitten more than others, which ingredients…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
How to bring more play into your life
Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. In this episode, play researchers and enthusiasts share the benefits o…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why communal living might change your life
There are options beyond living solo or with roommates — and one of them is called 'communal living.' In this arrangement, people don't just simply live together, but share resources and create commu…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Make your savings work harder
Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other high-interest savings options to earn more in interest and protect your savings against inflatio…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago