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6 Ways To Get Ready For A Wildfire

A home is engulfed in flames in the Creek Fire in Fresno County, California early on September 8, 2020. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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6 Ways To Get Ready For A Wildfire

Wildfires are raging in California and the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to prepare for a wildfire and what to do if one is approaching.

6 Ways To Get Ready For A Wildfire

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How To Make The Most Of Online College This Fall
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How To Make The Most Of Online College This Fall

If you (or your kids) are in college, there's a good chance you're going through online classes this semester — maybe for the first time. Learning remotely can be tough, but staying organized and maintaining social connections can help.

How To Make The Most Of Online College This Fall

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What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Rent
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What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Rent

If you're unable to pay rent, you're not alone. In this episode, we explain how to qualify for the new eviction moratorium and what to know if you can't pay your rent.

What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Rent

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Math Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Help Your Child Avoid It

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Math Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Help Your Child Avoid It

Math anxiety is real for kids and adults. But parents can help. The solution goes beyond equations and textbooks.

Math Anxiety Is Real. Here's How To Help Your Child Avoid It

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Workplace Diversity Goes Far Past Hiring. How Leaders Can Support Employees Of Color
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Workplace Diversity Goes Far Past Hiring. How Leaders Can Support Employees Of Color

You might've heard the phrase "workplace diversity" in recent months. If you're a leader in your workplace — especially if you're white — this episode is for you. Here are some actionable steps to take to make your organization more equitable and inclusive.

Workplace Diversity Goes Far Past Hiring. How Leaders Can Support Employees Of Color

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College Is Important. So Is Mental Health. Here's How To Study Without Burning Out
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College Is Important. So Is Mental Health. Here's How To Study Without Burning Out

Should you hand-write your notes or use a laptop? What about flashcards? Does highlighting even do anything? Here's how to improve your study habits and remember what you've learned — and keep college stress under control.

College Is Important. So Is Mental Health. Here's How To Study Without Burning Out

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Make All Your Arguments Win-Win: Stop Fighting And Start Brainstorming
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Make All Your Arguments Win-Win: Stop Fighting And Start Brainstorming

It's normal to avoid conflict. This episode gives you tools for turning what could be a heated argument into a constructive brainstorming session — so both parties feel like they are working together instead of against each other.

Make All Your Arguments Win-Win: Stop Fighting And Start Brainstorming

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Long-Distance Relationships Are Tough. Here's Advice for Making Them Work
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Long-Distance Relationships Are Tough. Here's Advice for Making Them Work

Maybe you're trying to make it work with a partner in another state. Or maybe your best friend lives across the country. Long–distance relationships are tough, whether they're romantic or not. In this episode, a marriage and family therapist offers advice.

Long-Distance Relationships Are Tough. Here's Advice for Making Them Work

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'Not Racist' Is Not Enough: Putting In The Work To Be Anti-Racist
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'Not Racist' Is Not Enough: Putting In The Work To Be Anti-Racist

Even white supremacists don't like to be called racist. That's why, NPR's Eric Deggans says, "not racist" doesn't feel like quite enough. In this episode, he walks us through steps to being anti-racist — in other words, ways you can continually strive to undo racism in your world and within yourself.

'Not Racist' Is Not Enough: Putting In The Work To Be Anti-Racist

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It's Peak Hurricane Season. You Should Have These Plans Ready
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It's Peak Hurricane Season. You Should Have These Plans Ready

The best planning for a hurricane happens in blue skies, not gray skies. This hurricane season, get your checklist ready so you're not caught in a bad situation.

It's Peak Hurricane Season. You Should Have These Plans Ready

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How To Invest — Even During A Pandemic
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How To Invest — Even During A Pandemic

When COVID-19 began, the stock market fell off a cliff — leaving less experienced investors wondering, "should I sell to stop the pain!?" The answer, as it always is, was "NO!" The market has now come roaring back, and analysts are wondering, "Can it last, and should people sell stocks?" In this episode we talk to one of the best investors on the planet about the most successful approach to riding out stock market storms and beyond.

How To Invest — Even During A Pandemic

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Braving Your Student Loan Payments: Tips to Pay Off Student Debt
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Braving Your Student Loan Payments: Tips to Pay Off Student Debt

The student loan system is confusing. Sometimes it can seem designed to make borrowers fail. But if you know how to navigate it, you're more likely to save money in the long run.

Braving Your Student Loan Payments: Tips to Pay Off Student Debt

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It's A Good Time To Save More. Here's How
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It's A Good Time To Save More. Here's How

If you're not good at saving money, it's not your fault: Humans are hard-wired to focus on the present. But there's a way to beat evolution and build for your future. This episode explains how to make saving automatic and painless.

It's A Good Time To Save More. Here's How

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If You're Drowning In Debt, There's A Way Out
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If You're Drowning In Debt, There's A Way Out

It'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.

If You're Drowning In Debt, There's A Way Out

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How To Spend Less Money, Starting With A Budget
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How To Spend Less Money, Starting With A Budget

Whether you're paying down credit cards or saving for daily necessities during the coronavirus pandemic, the best place to start is with a budget. Some simple tools can help.

How To Spend Less Money, Starting With A Budget

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20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year
Alex Eben Meyer for NPR

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20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year

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 episode will walk through some ideas to think about for this school year.

20 Questions To Help Decide What's Best For Your Kids (And You) This School Year

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The Most Important Mail You'll Ever Send: A Ballot
Martín Elfman for NPR

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The Most Important Mail You'll Ever Send: A Ballot

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.

The Most Important Mail You'll Ever Send: A Ballot

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Now Is The Time To Start Biking
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Now Is The Time To Start Biking

Lots of people are buying bikes and hitting the road during the pandemic. So if you've thought about getting a bike, now's the time. In this episode, we'll talk about what you need to get started, and some strategies to stay safe.

Now Is The Time To Start Biking

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COVID-19 Etiquette: 6 Common Conundrums (And A Printable Pocket Guide)
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COVID-19 Etiquette: 6 Common Conundrums (And A Printable Pocket Guide)

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 episode walks through the new rules of etiquette during COVID-19.

COVID-19 Etiquette: 6 Common Conundrums (And A Printable Pocket Guide)

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Friendships Change. Here's How To Deal
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Friendships Change. Here's How To Deal

Friendships inevitably shift over time — and during COVID-19, you might be facing more changes than usual. But those shifts in relationships aren't necessarily a bad thing. Life Kit consulted the experts about how to take a hard look at friendships — and how to break up with a pal, if that's the best route to take. This episode originally ran on August 21, 2019.

Friendships Change. Here's How To Deal

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