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What Happens When Term Life Insurance Expires?
963. Laura answers a listener's question about what happens when a term life insurance policy expires.
Money Girl
10/03/2025
Avoid Holiday Debt With 9 Smart Strategies
962. Laura reviews strategies to reduce or avoid debt during the last quarter of the year and still have a bright holiday season.
Money Girl
10/01/2025
How Do I Create an Affordable Estate Plan?
961. Laura answers a listener's question about creating a complete and affordable estate plan to protect their heirs.
Money Girl
09/26/2025
6 Habits to Build a Huge Net Worth on a Modest Income
960. Laura explains which money habits create more financial freedom, stability, and wealth, even when you’re not a high earner.
Money Girl
09/24/2025
How to Pay Off Credit Cards When Money is Tight
959. Laura answers a listener's question about the best way to pay off credit cards when you have little or no extra income.
Money Girl
09/19/2025
7 Dos and Don’ts for Managing Medical Debt
958. Laura explains what to do and not do if you can’t pay medical debt, and strategies for managing it wisely
Money Girl
09/17/2025
Should I Use My 401(k) to Pay Off Debt?
957. Laura answers a question about using funds in a retirement plan to pay off credit cards and medical debt.
Money Girl
09/12/2025
Conquer Debt–How Nonprofit Credit Counseling Works
956. Laura interviews Thomas Nitzsche with Money Management International (MMI), a nonprofit dedicated to debt solutions.
Money Girl
09/10/2025
What Do Most People Get Wrong About HSAs?
Laura answers a question about costly HSA mistakes you should know and avoid.
Money Girl
09/05/2025
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Become Rich (Reissue)
Find out five ways to save and invest for your child's future and how it should fit into your big financial picture.
Money Girl
09/03/2025
How Do You Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time?
Laura answers a question about juggling the sale of a home and the purchase of a new one simultaneously.
Money Girl
08/29/2025
How Much You Should Save for Retirement by Age (Even in a Recession) (Reissue)
In this episode of Money Girl, Laura covers various factors to consider for retirement planning, including a potential recession.
Money Girl
08/27/2025
How Can I Become a Confident Investor?
Laura answers an investing question with seven tips for becoming more confident, regardless of your level of experience.
Money Girl
08/22/2025
25 Clever Ways to Save Money During Inflation (Reissue)
Instead of letting inflation hurt your finances, fight back by protecting your spending power and saving more money.
Money Girl
08/20/2025
How Can I Find the Right Financial Advisor?
Laura answers a common question about how to find and hire the right financial professional.
Money Girl
08/15/2025
How a 529 Plan Saves Money for Students of All Ages
Laura explains how 529 savings plans cut taxes and new rules that benefit families and students of all ages.
Money Girl
08/13/2025
How Do I Set Up My Own Business?
Laura answers a question about creating a business entity when going from employee to self-employed.
Money Girl
08/08/2025
How Does Flood Insurance Work to Protect Your Property?
Did you know floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S.? Many homeowners and renters insurance policies don't cover flood dam…
Money Girl
08/06/2025
What Tax Do I Owe on My Home Sale? (Reissue)
Laura answers a question about selling your home and explains a legit way to skip taxes or pay significantly less, called the capital gains tax exclu…
Money Girl
08/01/2025
Tips to Maximize an HSA from Tax Savings to Retirement
Laura explains how an HSA helps you reduce taxes, build wealth, and cut the cost of just about any healthcare expense, even if your insurer doesn't c…
Money Girl
07/30/2025