Life Kit: Money

Marielle Segarra

Booking Overview

A practical personal-finance interview show focused on everyday money decisions, featuring credentialed financial planners and other subject-matter experts alongside NPR reporters. Agencies could credibly pitch certified financial planners, consumer-finance specialists, and experts on saving, spending, investing, debt, or major purchases; booking difficulty is medium because guests need clear professional expertise and accessible, actionable advice.

Metrics

Episodes: 162

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 8.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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Host

Marielle Segarra - NPR journalist and host covering personal finance, consumer money decisions, and practical financial guidance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Certified financial planners and experienced personal-finance professionals who can provide practical, consumer-focused guidance.

Required Achievements:

Professional financial-planning certification, Demonstrated expertise in personal-finance education and advice

Recent Guest Discussions

Tania P. Brown - Savings Buckets, Sinking Funds, Emergency Funds, And Choosing Savings Accounts

Lauryn Williams - Financial Guilt, Values-based Spending, And Aligning Spending With Personal Goals

Recent Topics

Personal Finance, Saving, Spending, Investing, Budgeting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Life Kit: Money

No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays

September 17, 2026

Holiday spending can sneak up on you. From endless gift shopping to expensive flights home, it's easy to lose track of your long-term goals in this season of financial obligations. This episode, Life Kit experts share tips on making a holiday spending plan so you can enjoy the winter festivities guilt-free.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-f...

How to jumpstart your child's financial future

September 10, 2026

If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through different investment account options is confusing and time-consuming. On this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle walks you through different savings methods, from the new Trump accounts, to classic 529 plans, to custodial brokerage accounts, and will help you prioritize which method to use. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to shar...

5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

August 24, 2026

Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questions, you can make sure you've done your due diligence. This episode, financial experts offer a framework to help you decide whether or not something is worth buying. This episode originally published Dec.18, 2024.Follow us on Ins...

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