How to get what you want without using cash (you read that right)
For many of us, when we see something we want, we pull out our cards and swipe for it. Instead, try this resourceful approach.
Life Kit: Money
The pros and cons of clicking that option to 'pay in 4 easy installments'
Called "buy-now, pay-later" loans, they essentially work the way they sound. Shoppers borrow money to buy goods then pay the loan back over time, often interest-free. Experts share risks and benefits.
What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience
We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.
How to spend less money on your friends' weddings, birthdays and showers
If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.
5 money-draining mistakes travelers make when planning a vacation
People get a lot wrong when it comes to paying for vacation, say travel experts, and that can cost serious cash. Here's how to plan a trip that's safe, adventurous and under budget.
5 financial habits to leave behind for a more prosperous new year
As we say goodbye to 2024, let's also bid farewell to some less-than-ideal money habits: impulse purchases, out-of-control credit card debt and the trap of lifestyle creep.
Should you lend money to your loved ones? NPR listeners weigh in
Our audience shares their perspective on the tricky etiquette of loaning money to friends and family.
The do's and don'ts of lending money
What do you do if a loved one asks to borrow a big sum of money from you? Experts weigh in on when it's OK to fork over the cash — and when you should probably say no.
22 tips for 2022: Money problems don't just disappear. Here's how to face them
Avoiding money issues is often at the expense of our longer-term financial — and mental — wellbeing. To upend problematic money behavior, try doing an audit of your last few money interactions.
22 tips for 2022: Spend less by choosing what'll bring you lasting joy
Impulse shopping feels good in the moment, but it can impede your long-term savings goals. This shopping tip will help separate fleeting fun from sustained satisfaction.