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  • 4 days ago | lpm.org | Andee Tagle |Malaka Gharib

    Preparing an emergency go bag can be overwhelming. It can be hard to know exactly what to pack. Buying food and supplies or opting for a premade survival kit can be expensive. And the task of gathering dozens of random items can feel like a big to-do. It's no wonder that only about half of Americans say they've assembled or updated their stash of emergency supplies, according to a 2023 survey conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

  • 5 days ago | wesa.fm | Zak Rosen |Malaka Gharib

    You're out with friends at karaoke. Your turn is next. But dang, you still don't know what song to sing, and you're not a great singer. What's more, someone just nailed "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette! How can you top that? If this scenario sounds familiar to you, karaoke enthusiasts have some advice. Karaoke isn't about being perfect.

  • 1 week ago | nhpr.org | Marielle Segarra |Malaka Gharib

    With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. In times of economic uncertainty, "focus on what you can control," says Lauryn Williams, a certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning, a financial coaching firm. "That can bring our anxiety levels down" and help us make better decisions about our money. When the economy is hard to predict, tried-and-true financial advice will serve you well, Williams says.

  • 2 weeks ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Marielle Segarra |Malaka Gharib

    With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. In times of economic uncertainty, "focus on what you can control," says Lauryn Williams, a certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning, a financial coaching firm. "That can bring our anxiety levels down" and help us make better decisions about our money. When the economy is hard to predict, tried-and-true financial advice will serve you well, Williams says.

  • 2 weeks ago | mtpr.org | Marielle Segarra |Malaka Gharib

    With stock market volatility and fears of price increases driven by the new tariffs, you may be worried about your finances. In times of economic uncertainty, "focus on what you can control," says Lauryn Williams, a certified financial planner and founder of Worth Winning, a financial coaching firm. "That can bring our anxiety levels down" and help us make better decisions about our money. When the economy is hard to predict, tried-and-true financial advice will serve you well, Williams says.