How to handle your money during tariff uncertainty
With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. In this episode, certified financial planner Lauryn Williams explains how to handle your spending, savings and retirement accounts in times of economic instability.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Improve your sense of direction
Do you feel like you always need to use GPS to get around? Never quite sure if it's a left or a right turn — even though you just looked at a map? It can be anxiety-inducing to get around when you don't have a great sense of direction. This episode, experts explain how to gain more confidence while navigating. This episode originally aired May 6, 2024.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm
Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next walk in the woods. This episode originally published August 24, 2023.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The etiquette of texting
In this episode, tips on how to manage your text messages, from dealing with chaotic group chats to getting an unresponsive friend to message you back. Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection No Matter the Distance, explains how to apply the basic rules of etiquette to everyday texting conundrums.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Can I afford to buy a house?
Buying a home can feel out of reach for many. But if you're an aspiring homeowner, there are ways to make it a reality. In this episode, mortgage reporter Molly Grace explains how to know if you're financially ready, what costs to budget for and how to find a home that works for you.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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