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Buy now, pay later loans are becoming more popular. Here's what to know
Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm — maybe you've noticed these platforms when shopping online. They allow you to break up large payments into smaller installm…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to get on the same page about money with your partner
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 retir…
1 year, 7 months ago
Simple ways to protect yourself from scams
Scams can happen to anyone. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters. This episode originall…
1 year, 8 months ago
How to travel on a budget
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 i…
1 year, 8 months ago
The cost of being there: budget for your friend's celebrations
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 destinat…
1 year, 8 months ago
Financial habits to leave behind in 2025
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 gettin…
1 year, 9 months ago
Should I buy that thing? 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 …
1 year, 9 months ago
5 ways to cut back your spending
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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1 year, 9 months ago
How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online
Nearly 70 percent of people were deceived into buying a counterfeit product online at least once last year, according to research from Michigan State…
1 year, 11 months ago
How to refinance your mortgage
Mortgage rates have dropped significantly in recent months, and that means one thing for those who bought a home in the last couple years: It might b…
1 year, 11 months ago