Elizabeth Ayoola

Not really, honestly. I care more about the quality of the product as opposed to where it comes from. But I will say that I do try to support products that are made ethically.

Not really, honestly. I care more about the quality of the product as opposed to where it comes from. But I will say that I do try to support products that are made ethically.

Not really, honestly. I care more about the quality of the product as opposed to where it comes from. But I will say that I do try to support products that are made ethically.

Okay, so if you want to buy something made in the U.S., what's the best way to go about it? How can you find Made in America products?

Okay, so if you want to buy something made in the U.S., what's the best way to go about it? How can you find Made in America products?

Okay, so if you want to buy something made in the U.S., what's the best way to go about it? How can you find Made in America products?

No problem. Up next, we answer a listener's question about how to rebuild your savings. But before we get into that, a reminder listener to send us your money questions. Do you want to know the smartest way to budget for your summer vacation? Or are you in the market for a new credit card but aren't quite sure how to find the one that's best for you?

No problem. Up next, we answer a listener's question about how to rebuild your savings. But before we get into that, a reminder listener to send us your money questions. Do you want to know the smartest way to budget for your summer vacation? Or are you in the market for a new credit card but aren't quite sure how to find the one that's best for you?

No problem. Up next, we answer a listener's question about how to rebuild your savings. But before we get into that, a reminder listener to send us your money questions. Do you want to know the smartest way to budget for your summer vacation? Or are you in the market for a new credit card but aren't quite sure how to find the one that's best for you?

Leave us a voicemail or text us on the Nerd Hotline at 901-730-6373. That's 901-730-NERD. Or you can email us at podcast at nerdwallet.com.

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To help us answer this listener's money question, we have Kim Palmer, a personal finance nerd. Welcome back to Smart Money, Kim. Thank you so much for having me. Kim, to start with, our listener, whose name is also Kim, in case you didn't catch that, is worried about spending all their savings on home repairs. How should the listener think about spending money from their savings pot?

To help us answer this listener's money question, we have Kim Palmer, a personal finance nerd. Welcome back to Smart Money, Kim. Thank you so much for having me. Kim, to start with, our listener, whose name is also Kim, in case you didn't catch that, is worried about spending all their savings on home repairs. How should the listener think about spending money from their savings pot?

To help us answer this listener's money question, we have Kim Palmer, a personal finance nerd. Welcome back to Smart Money, Kim. Thank you so much for having me. Kim, to start with, our listener, whose name is also Kim, in case you didn't catch that, is worried about spending all their savings on home repairs. How should the listener think about spending money from their savings pot?

Kim, since it seems like you're going through a similar situation as listener Kim, can you talk about how you're thinking about using savings for home improvement projects and then rebuilding your savings or emergency savings fund?

Kim, since it seems like you're going through a similar situation as listener Kim, can you talk about how you're thinking about using savings for home improvement projects and then rebuilding your savings or emergency savings fund?

Kim, since it seems like you're going through a similar situation as listener Kim, can you talk about how you're thinking about using savings for home improvement projects and then rebuilding your savings or emergency savings fund?

Also, I want to mention that Kim can prioritize home repairs in terms of urgency. So what comes to mind is maybe she focuses on repairs that could become more expensive later if they aren't addressed immediately. For example, let's say you have mold somewhere in your house. That's probably going to be more urgent than a more aesthetic improvement like swapping out a light fixture.

Also, I want to mention that Kim can prioritize home repairs in terms of urgency. So what comes to mind is maybe she focuses on repairs that could become more expensive later if they aren't addressed immediately. For example, let's say you have mold somewhere in your house. That's probably going to be more urgent than a more aesthetic improvement like swapping out a light fixture.