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How to start saving for retirement

It's never too early to start putting away money for retirement. In this episode, Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains how to start building your nest egg by setting savings goals and contributing funds to your retirement plan. This episode originally aired on October 5, 2020. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  Dear Life Kit: I need a gut check for a sticky situation

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  A guide to breast cancer screening

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  Should you let your kid quit something?

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  How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online

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  How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet

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  How "parts" therapy can help you heal

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  How to talk to your aging parents about their finances

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  What to do when your house floods

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  How to deal with climate anxiety

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  How to refinance your mortgage

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  Personal style when your body changes

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  Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life

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  I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned

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  How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation

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  Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what?