When the economy is hard to predict, tried-and-true financial advice will serve you well, says Lauryn Williams, a certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning. Wenjing Yang for NPR hide caption
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From soap to canned smoked salmon to lawn work, bartering can help you get what you need without using cash. Photographs by Getty, Alannah Hurley, and Cyndi Benitez/Collage by NPR hide caption
How to get what you want without using cash (you read that right)
Buy-now, pay-later loans have been gaining wide popularity with consumers because many don't charge interest on purchases, says Jennifer Streaks, senior personal finance reporter at Business Insider. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/Getty Images/NPR hide caption
Tax Day is April 15. We posed six common tax questions to New York-based tax attorneys Hana Boruchov and Leo Gabovich. Amr Bo Shanab/Getty Images hide caption
If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to stay on budget while maintaining good relationships. skodonnell/Getty Images hide caption
You can see the world and save money — it just takes a little savvy planning. Photograph by Tsering Bista and Beck Harlan hide caption
You can use the new year as a fresh start to leave some bad money habits behind. PM Images/Getty Images hide caption
Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again
How to cut costs, pay down debt and save more money in the new year
Giving Tuesday: How to donate to a charity with purpose and intention
8 good habits that can protect you from getting scammed
7 surprising ways the public library can help you save money
Get a better handle on your money with a financial self-care routine
To save money on groceries, try these tips before going to the store
Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend's parents pay for everything. It makes me uncomfortable
Medical bills can cause a financial crisis. Here's how to negotiate them
