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Should I Use a Self-Directed IRA?

Should I Use a Self-Directed IRA?

Laura answers a listener's question about self-directed IRAs and how to invest with them wisely.

How to Invest in Stocks With Less Risk

How to Invest in Stocks With Less Risk

Laura reviews the pros and cons of investing in stocks and five ways to own them with less risk.

How to Save and Invest Approaching Retirement?

How to Save and Invest Approaching Retirement?

Laura answers a listener's question about saving and investing as you approach retirement or have a newly retired partner or spouse.

How to Retire With Over $100,000 of Annual Income

How to Retire With Over $100,000 of Annual Income

Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income.

Do I Need Personal Articles Policy (PAP) Insurance?

Do I Need Personal Articles Policy (PAP) Insurance?

Laura answers a listener's question about protecting valuable personal property not fully covered by homeowners or condo insurance.

Money and Leadership Lessons with Peter Cuneo

Money and Leadership Lessons with Peter Cuneo

Laura interviews Peter Cuneo about leadership tips and how to use them to improve your personal finances.

What Are the Best Places to Save Money for Kids?

What Are the Best Places to Save Money for Kids?

Laura answers a listener's question about where to start saving money for her kids' college and future needs.

Richer Relationships–Finding the Right Partner for Success

Richer Relationships–Finding the Right Partner for Success

Laura reviews tips for couples and partners who want more life and financial success.

Should I Use Extra Cash for Savings, Investments, or Debt?

Should I Use Extra Cash for Savings, Investments, or Debt?

Laura answers a listener's question about prioritizing money for various goals like buying a home, eliminating debt, and retiring.

Understanding Digital Assets–7 Types of Cryptocurrencies

Understanding Digital Assets–7 Types of Cryptocurrencies

Laura reviews seven main types of cryptocurrencies and their purposes.

Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later.

Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes.

Should I Get a Home Equity Investment Loan?

Should I Get a Home Equity Investment Loan?

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early.

Social Security's Future--Fact vs Fiction with Bill Rainaldi

Social Security's Future--Fact vs Fiction with Bill Rainaldi

Laura interviews Bill Rainaldi, a financial services and Social Security expert, about the program and what the future may hold for retirees.

Retirement Accounts Explained–5 Types You Should Know

Retirement Accounts Explained–5 Types You Should Know

Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time to invest.

How Strategic Debt Elimination Builds Wealth Faster

How Strategic Debt Elimination Builds Wealth Faster

Laura reviews how to identify good and bad debts and tips for paying off the right ones faster.

7 Things to Do After Getting Fired or Leaving a Job

7 Things to Do After Getting Fired or Leaving a Job

Laura answers a listener's question about getting financially organized after getting fired or leaving a job.

Maximizing Value on Your Next Vehicle Purchase with Jessica Tavares

Maximizing Value on Your Next Vehicle Purchase with Jessica Tavares

Laura interviews Jessica Tavares from Enterprise Car Sales about ways to purchase a car for less and have a better buying experience.

Is Buying an Affordable Home Still Possible?

Is Buying an Affordable Home Still Possible?

Laura answers a listener's question about tips and strategies for buying an affordable home in a tight housing market.