
Are We in a Recession? What the Data Says—and How to Protect Your Finances
Learn what a shrinking GDP means for you. Plus: how to handle your HSA if your employer stops contributing. Is the U.S. in a recession? How do you roll over an HSA when your employer stops contributi...
8 Maj 202526min

Spend Smarter This Wedding Season: Travel, Tipping, and More, (featuring The Knot)
Learn smart ways to budget for your wedding and how to navigate tipping expectations without overspending. What money lessons did you learn from your mom? How can you budget for a wedding without o...
5 Maj 202536min

How to Keep Your Credit Strong During Economic Shifts and Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
Learn what rising delinquencies mean for your finances, plus how to decide if you're truly ready to buy your first home. What happens if you fall behind on your loan or credit card payments? How mu...
1 Maj 202532min

Smart Planning Sessions: When is it OK to Stop Saving? (Plus: Spring Cleaning Your Finances)
In a new Smart Planning segment, a finance expert tackles retirement goals and savings questions with a listener. How can you gift savings bonds? When is it time to stop saving for retirement earl...
28 Apr 202537min

Less Spending Power, More Debt? Navigate a Declining Dollar and Make Progress on Credit Card Bills
Learn how a weakening U.S. dollar affects your wallet and how you can escape the cycle of never-ending credit card debt. Why is the U.S. dollar losing value and how does that affect day-to-day spendi...
24 Apr 202527min

Michele Norris Shares Kitchen Must-Haves and the Nerds Break Down Switching Banks for Better Rates
Find out when it’s worth splurging on kitchen gear and how to switch banks without losing your financial footing. What kitchen tools are actually worth the money? Is switching to an online bank reall...
21 Apr 202535min

Strategies for Navigating Market Swings and Leveraging Home Equity Wisely
Learn how to stay calm during market volatility and whether a HELOC or cash-out refi makes sense for your home reno goals. What should you do with your investments when the stock market is particular...
17 Apr 202533min

How To Have a Better Relationship With Money and Maximize Every Dollar
Learn how to explore your money beliefs and take real steps toward saving and investing, even on a tight income. What’s really behind your money habits? How can you build savings and invest if you’re...
14 Apr 202537min




















