Life Kit from NPR

It's likely to be the biggest purchase of your life, and there are so many ways it all can go sideways. Our experts will help you find a home you'll love.

Saving money and investing like a pro is a lot easier than most people realize. In this podcast, we learn the secrets of success from some of the world's best investors, behavioral economists and other experts.

Don't let your money disappear into a whirlpool of bank fees, takeout orders, and lattes! We'll learn how to free up more money so you can spend it on — and save it for — the things you value most.

Being in debt is like being buried underground; digging out is like emerging into the sunlight. This guide gives you the tools to get there, with proven approaches to paying off debt and tips to stay motivated, plus the best strategies for dealing with medical debt.

You know you need to do it, but there are always a million excuses not to. In this podcast, we give you the science behind getting up and moving, making exercise a habit that sticks and getting the most from your workout.

We'll help you cut through all the nutrition noise and figure out how to eat healthy — without having to think about it too much.

Wouldn't it be nice if falling asleep was as simple as getting into your PJs, turning off the light and closing your eyes? Sleeping is more complicated than that. This guide explains the science behind sleep and gives you the tools and techniques that will help you drift off into dreamland.

Is Santa Claus real? What happened to the cat? Why is that kid's skin color different? Raising children means facing tough questions. Sesame Workshop's child development experts have 50 years of experience with giving answers. They help us handle three sensitive subjects: magic, race, and death.