US News | Personal Finance
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 15 years ago - ★★★★ - 1 ratingKimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to stay on top in the consumer world by saving money, avoiding scams, managing debt, and otherwise staying sane. She tries to incorporate these techniques into her own life, but often finds herself splurging on lattes, 19th-century novels, and kitchen-related gadgetry. Share with her your own money issues by sending questions to [email protected].
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Making Money from Blogging
August 23, 2008 18:06Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
The Simple Life
August 13, 2008 22:21 - 16.5 MBAuthor Tim Kasser explains why materialism can make people miserable.
End of Credit Card Consumerism
August 09, 2008 18:06Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
How to Get Student Loans Forgiven
August 02, 2008 18:06Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Painless Budgeting
July 29, 2008 17:24 - 12.9 MBA chief family officer explains how she cuts her bills.
5 Ways to Save at Weddings
July 26, 2008 18:06Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Weighing the Benefits of Debt Settlement
July 20, 2008 18:06Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Why Americans are Buried in Debt
July 14, 2008 20:47 - 12.6 MBA new book argues that policies, not people, are to blame.
8 Smart Ways to Afford a Baby
June 28, 2008 20:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Teach Your Kids About Money
June 21, 2008 20:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Save Money on Vacation
June 07, 2008 20:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
The Information About Us
May 31, 2008 20:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Family Finances: Who Controls the Purse Strings in Your Home?
May 10, 2008 20:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Why We Shop
May 06, 2008 21:43 - 14.5 MBA consumer psychologist explains what makes us buy too much, and how to stop.
3 Ways to Make the Fed's Moves Work for You
May 03, 2008 20:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Six Ways to Eat Better for Less
April 19, 2008 20:03 - 1.49 MBSenior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Better Budgeting
April 18, 2008 17:35 - 7.94 MBSenior Editor Kimberly Palmer, author of the Alpha Consumer blog, speaks with a savings expert who explains how to stretch your dollar.
Saving for the Future
April 18, 2008 17:35 - 7.94 MBSenior Editor Kimberly Palmer, author of the Alpha Consumer blog, discusses saving.
The Financial Risks of Online Dating
April 12, 2008 19:03 - 1.49 MBSenior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News and World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Talking to Your Kids About Money
April 05, 2008 19:03 - 1.49 MBKimberly Palmer of U.S. News and World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Green Spending Tips
March 25, 2008 18:13 - 21.6 MB'Big Green Purse' author says skip bottled water and nail polish in an interview with Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer
Rebooting Your Career At Mid-Life
March 22, 2008 19:03Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News and World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Car Decisions: Should You Lease or Buy?
March 09, 2008 19:20Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer, U.S. News and World Report, check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Executive Etiquette
February 28, 2008 18:01 - 25 MBJudith Bowman talks about proper manners in the work placee in an interview with Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer.
Exclusive Interview: Ralph Nader
February 27, 2008 18:10 - 14.9 MBRalph Nader responds to Campaign '08 "Spoiler" claim in an interview with Kimberly Palmer.
Boycotting eBay?
February 23, 2008 19:20Kimberly Palmer, U.S. News and World Report, check out her Alpha consumer blog.
Protecting Your Social Security Number
February 17, 2008 19:20Kimberly Palmer, U.S. News and World Report, check out her Alpha consumer blog.
All the Things You Wish You Could Say About Your Bills
February 09, 2008 19:20Kimberly Palmer, U.S. News and World Report, check out her Alpha consumer blog.