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883 episodes transcribedIt's easy to get into debt, but harder to get out of it — especially if you don't have a plan. This episode offers strategies to help you pay off debt...
Whether you're paying down credit cards or saving for daily necessities, the best place to start is with a budget. Some simple tools can help.Learn mo...
Families with children are in a serious bind. Whether you're looking for options for child care or need resources to keep your kid entertained, this e...
If you're planning on voting this fall — which you should be — you can probably mail in your ballot instead of voting in person. Here's how to do that...
Biking is good for the environment and can be faster than driving or public transit. Plus, regular exercise is good for your mental and physical healt...
Friendships inevitably shift over time — and during COVID-19, you might be facing more changes than usual. But those shifts in relationships aren't ne...
How do you tell a stranger to be better at social distancing? What do you do when a backyard gathering suddenly has one too many unmasked guests? This...
There's often a lot of pressure put on a person's 20s. Stay career focused? Or make it a time of exploration? In this episode, Elizabeth Segran talks...
Deciding to forgive is a big step. After all, you're the one who's been harmed! But it turns out that forgiving someone actually has benefits for your...
You don't need to get super fancy with your morning coffee at home. All it takes are a few strategies to elevate your coffee game. Whether you use a d...
Everyone needs a little alone time, but with the current pandemic, you might have either too much "me" time or not enough. Let's get that balance back...
Attention new campers! This episode will get you ready for your first car camping trip so you'll feel comfortable and confident in being a responsible...
Some parents think the best way to manage a child's screen time is to set hard limits. But those rules are particularly difficult to keep during a pan...
No matter your skin tone, sunscreen keeps your skin safe from harmful UVA and UVB rays. This is your guide to sunscreen — what SPF to use, how often t...
Thinking about making a trip to visit family? In the age of the coronavirus, there are questions you need to answer before showing up at your relative...
One in five Americans struggles with medical bills. The secret is that there's something you can do about it — you just have to know where to look and...
Face masks are crucial for curbing the spread of the coronavirus. This episode goes over some best practices when it comes to face masks, including ho...
There's been a lot of talk about the work white people need to do to understand their role in racism. Layla Saad's book, Me and White Supremacy, helps...
Returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? This episode helps workers understand their rights, including current rules about unemployment, safety...
Anyone can have a green thumb with a little time and attention. We'll walk you through how to care for your houseplants properly, step by step. Plus,...
