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2024’s Biggest Savings and Retirement Rule Changes
Now is an excellent time to adjust your savings plan to take advantage of them in the New Year.
Money Girl
09/27/2023
6 Ways to Prepare Kids for Financial Freedom
Helping kids achieve financial freedom as adults involves more than giving them money or paying for their education.
Money Girl
09/20/2023
How a 529 College Savings Plan Makes College More Affordable
If you’re a parent or a future college student wondering how you’ll ever pay for college, this show is for you!
Money Girl
09/13/2023
How Many Retirement Accounts Can You Have?
If you want a secure financial future, maxing out a tax-advantaged retirement account as early and as often as possible is the secret.
Money Girl
09/06/2023
7 Benefits of SAVE for Student Loans and Your Credit
The White House created a new and more generous income-driven student loan repayment program known as SAVE, or Saving on a Valuable Education.
Money Girl
08/30/2023
4 Tax-Savvy Moves for Entrepreneurs and Side-Hustlers
Whether you run a local mom-and-pop microbusiness, want to become a real estate agent, or do freelance work on the side of your day job, there are ma…
Money Girl
08/23/2023
Term or Permanent–Which Type of Life Insurance Is Right for You?
Laura answers a listener’s question about whether to buy term or permanent life insurance. Find out the main types of coverage, factors for getting a…
Money Girl
08/16/2023
8 Debt Payoff Methods You Should Know
While you might think all debt is bad, some can actually improve your finances.
Money Girl
08/09/2023
6 Smart Steps for Managing a Cash Windfall
Before making decisions about a cash windfall, you must identify its purpose.
Money Girl
08/02/2023
UGMA and UTMA Accounts—Understanding the Benefits and Drawbacks
Minors typically can’t own assets in their name; however, states have adopted laws that allow a custodian to hold assets for a minor until they becom…
Money Girl
07/26/2023
Financial Wisdom, Stories, and Lessons–Celebrating 15 Years of Money Girl
When I say I've created over 700 shows and recorded my first episode over 15 years ago, people often look stunned and tell me they can't believe it. …
Money Girl
07/19/2023
How Consolidating Credit Card Debt Affects Your Credit Scores
Consolidating credit card debt comes with several pros and cons, depending on the details.
Money Girl
07/12/2023
How Much Retirement Savings You Should Have by Age
Figuring out how much you should save for retirement can seem more like an art than a science, especially if you’re unclear about critical planning v…
Money Girl
07/05/2023
9 Savvy Credit Building Tips for Better Finances
Good credit helps you save money and improve your finances in other ways, even if you never borrow a dime.
Money Girl
06/28/2023
Counterintuitive Money Advice–9 Surprising Tips That Build Wealth
It's easy to follow intuitive financial advice, but don't overlook powerful counterintuitive tips. Laura reviews nine tips for building wealth that m…
Money Girl
06/21/2023
7 Secrets to Build Financial Resilience Post-Pandemic
While no one can eliminate money stressors, there are affordable ways to reduce them, protect your finances, and boost your peace of mind.
Money Girl
06/14/2023
What Happens If You Over-Contribute to a Retirement Account?
Ultimately, it’s your job to make sure you don’t over-contribute.
Money Girl
06/07/2023
Understanding Your Social Security Retirement Benefits
Social Security has had many changes and amendments, such as adding disability insurance, supplemental income, and Medicare. But we’ll just focus on …
Money Girl
05/31/2023
Roth IRA Rules for Minors–How to Make Kids Millionaires
We’ll cover legitimate ways minors can have a Roth IRA and take advantage of its massive tax-saving benefits.
Money Girl
05/24/2023
How to Know When to Invest or Prepay Debt
You'll learn a simple method to prioritize your precious resources, achieve financial goals more efficiently, and build wealth faster.
Money Girl
05/17/2023