Kiplinger's real estate expert Pat Mertz-Esswein help home buyers and sellers navigate the current housing market. Also, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey share which financial habits they're giving up during Lent, as well as play a game of Financial Fact or Fiction.

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Money-smart ways to get rid of your stuff: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T029-C000-S002-money-smart-ways-to-get-rid-of-your-stuff.html

Five myths keeping you from getting rid of your stuff: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T029-C000-S002-myths-keeping-you-from-getting-rid-of-your-stuff.html

How to make a complaint and get results: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T065-C011-S003-how-to-make-a-complaint-and-get-results.html

How to haggle for practically anything: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T050-C000-S002-how-to-haggle-for-practically-anything.html

Home Prices Take a Breather: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C000-S002-where-home-prices-are-headed-2019.html

Five tips to sell a house fast: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C011-S000-5-tips-to-sell-a-house-fast.html

Keep yourself from getting a small refund: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C000-S001-adjust-your-withholding-to-get-a-bigger-tax-refund.html

Opt out of credit card offers: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T016-C001-S002-how-to-opt-out-of-credit-card-offers.html

Simplify your finances (including how to unenroll from email lists): https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/T023-S002-how-to-simplify-your-finances/index.html

Hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block are joined by senior investing editor Kyle Woodley, who explains exchange-traded funds for investing newbies and pros alike. The pair also discusses the differences in popular tax software and delves into a travel-themed edition of Deal or No Deal.

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ETF 20: http://Kiplinger.com/links/ETF20; 19 Best ETFs for a prosperous 2019: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T022-S001-the-19-best-etfs-to-buy-for-2019/index.html;Take advantage of stopover offers: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T063-C011-S002-disrupter-deals-two-in-one-trips.html;Top Tax Software for Your 2018 Return: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T056-S003-top-tax-software-programs-for-your-2018-tax-return/index.html;

Kiplinger Letter technology editor John Miley joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to talk tech -- from smartwatches to self-driving cars. Also, Ryan reveals the best buys to look for on every shopping holiday of the year, and Sandy explains the benefits of health savings accounts.

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Best time to buy big-ticket items: www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T050-C011-S002-best-time-to-buy-big-ticket-items.html The worst things to buy during the holidays (with advice on when you should buy): www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html National Park free entrance days: www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm Free Comic Book Day: www.freecomicbookday.com/ Free fishing days: www.takemefishing.org/how-to-fish/how-to-catch-fish/free-fishing-days-2019/ Free shipping day: www.freeshippingday.com/ Museum Day Live (hasn’t updated yet): www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2018/ Free yoga: www.yogahealthfoundation.org/one_week_free_yoga What you should know about 5G: www.kiplinger.com/artic...s.html 10 tech trends for 2019: www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html 10 things to know about HSAs: www.kiplinger.com/artic...s.html HSA Limits for 2019: www.kiplinger.com/artic...9.html

Investing in an HSA: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T027-C000-S002-investing-in-an-hsa-better-shop-around.html

Love is in the air, and Kiplinger senior editor Eileen Ambrose joins the podcast to talk about how to best manage financial issues with your significant other. Also, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey chat about the best and worst career paths over the next decade.

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Best Jobs: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T012-S001-best-jobs-for-the-future-2018/index.html

Worst jobs: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T012-S001-worst-jobs-for-the-future-2018/index.html

Couples and Money Quiz: https://www.kiplinger.com/quiz/credit/T065-S001-the-couples-and-money-quiz/index.html

Ryan on money moves for Newlyweds: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T065-C000-S002-smart-money-moves-for-newlyweds.html

A Guide to Marital Money Bliss: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T065-C034-S002-a-guide-to-marital-money-bliss.html

Get free credit report updates: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T017-C011-S001-get-free-credit-report-updates.html

Best places to check your credit scores and credit reports for free: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T017-C011-S003-best-places-to-check-your-credit-for-free.html

How marginal taxes work, from Vox: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/1/7/18171975/tax-bracket-marginal-cartoon-ocasio-cortez-70-percent

 Annual Credit Report: www.annualcreditreport.com

It's tax season, and co-host Sandy Block explains why taxpayers should file sooner rather than later. Then, she and fellow co-host Ryan Ermey discuss holiday debt hangover and share more wacky PR pitches. This leads the pair to dish on virtual pawn shops and meaningless market indicators.

Links: The dangers of deferred rate credit cards: www.kiplinger.com/artic...b.html Top rewards cards: www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T016-C000-S002-new-perks-for-a-top-rewards-card.html Best balance-transfer cards: www.creditcards.com/balance-transfer/ Tax forms you’ll need to file your return: www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C001-S003-tax-forms-you-need-to-file-your-return.html What to do if someone files a tax return in your name: www.kiplinger.com/artic...n.html IRS Free File: www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

Kiplinger’s senior associate editor John Waggoner returns to discuss top mutual fund managers’ favorite undervalued stocks with podcast hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey. The pair also delves into sports gambling (and make a few prop bets) just in time for the Super Bowl. Sandy and Ryan wrap things up with a new edition of “Deal or No Deal?” aimed at online shoppers.

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Betting on sports? You may owe the IRS: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T055-C005-S002-betting-on-sports-you-may-owe-the-irs.html

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Value vs. Growth Investing: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T052-C000-S002-value-vs-growth-stocks-which-will-come-out-on-top.html

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Best Tools to Save on Online Shopping: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T057-C011-S002-best-tools-to-save-on-online-shopping.html

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5 Reasons Layaway May Cost Your More: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T050-C011-S001-5-reasons-layaway-plans-may-cost-you-more.html

With host Ryan Ermey dreaming of winning big on the legendary game show “Jeopardy!,” he and fellow host Sandy Block discuss strategies for dealing with a financial windfall. Plus, advice on updating your retirement plan, as well as a lesson on market indexes.

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How to Handle a Windfall: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T023-C000-S002-5-smart-steps-to-manage-a-financial-windfall.html

Sandy’s interview with Julia Collins: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T037-C000-S002-how-jeopardy-champion-julia-collins-will-spend-her.html

Check on your 401(k): https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T001-S003-8-steps-for-your-annual-401-k-checkup/index.html

Kiplinger Retirement Savings Calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T001-S003-8-steps-for-your-annual-401-k-checkup/index.html

What’s My Social Security Full Retirement Age?: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/retirement/T051-S001-social-security-full-retirement-age-calculator/index.php

Vanguard’s Asset Allocation Questionnaire: https://personal.vanguard.com/us/FundsInvQuestionnaire

Are You on Track to Retire?: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T047-C000-S002-are-you-on-track-to-retire.html

Ryan on the Dow: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T052-C008-S003-smart-reasons-to-invest-in-the-dow.html

Podcast hosts Ryan and Sandy welcome Kiplinger's associate editor and resident travel expert Miriam Cross to talk tips for traveling in style on a tight budget. The pair also discuss retail return policies and try to stump each other in a new edition of Financial Fact or Fiction.

LINKS: ConsumerWorld on return policies: https://www.consumerworld.org/pages/returns.htm

21 Ways to get luxury travel for less: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T059-S002-21-ways-to-get-luxury-travel-for-less/index.html

When to hire a travel agent: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C000-S002-when-to-hire-a-travel-agent-to-plan-your-trip.html

More info on Roth conversions: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T046-C000-S004-last-chance-to-undo-a-roth-conversion.html 

Invest early and often (Ryan’s column): https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T047-C047-S002-start-investing-now-uh-yeah.html

Jim Patterson, managing editor of The Kiplinger Letter, reveals the best opportunities for workers, businesses and investors in the next half-decade. Our podcast hosts also share their financial New Year’s resolutions and wrap up with a game of Deal or No Deal.

Episode Links

Money Moves to Make Now: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T023-C000-S002-money-moves-to-make-now.html

Check your withholding: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T055-C032-S014-to-avoid-tax-surprise-check-your-withholding-now.html

7 Smart Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/T065-S001-7-smart-ways-to-build-your-emergency-fund/index.html

Learn more about the Kiplinger Letter: https://www.kiplinger.com/store/kwl/

7 Budgeting Tools to Get Your Finances in Order: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T007-S002-budgeting-tools-to-get-your-finances-in-order/index.html

A gift from the Kiplinger family to yours, just in time for the holidays. Sandy and Ryan sit down for an extended chat with Kiplinger’s editor-in-chief Knight Kiplinger on all things families and finances.

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10 Timeless Financial Tips from Knight Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T063-C000-S001-10-timeless-financial-tips-from-knight-kiplinger.html

The Money Talk You Must Have: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/saving/T021-C000-S002-the-family-money-talk-you-must-have.html

How to Talk With Aging Parents About Money: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T013-C011-S001-how-to-talk-with-aging-parents-about-money.html

Kiplinger’s Special Report on Estate Planning: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/special-report/estate-planning/index.html