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5 Ways to Become an Active or Passive Real Estate Investor

5 Ways to Become an Active or Passive Real Estate Investor

Interested in passive income and real estate but not sure if you're ready for hands-on investing? Laura covers five ways to invest in property active…

673 - How Much Debt Is Too Much? 8 Warning Signs

673 - How Much Debt Is Too Much? 8 Warning Signs

Using debt wisely comes down to understanding the difference between good and bad debt and the right amounts based on your income and goals. Laura re…

5 Money Resolutions You Should Set for 2022

5 Money Resolutions You Should Set for 2022

The new year is an excellent time to take stock of your finances and decide what you want to achieve with your money. Laura reviews five essential re…

How to Re-assess Your Financial Goals in 2022

How to Re-assess Your Financial Goals in 2022

To celebrate the new year, Nutrition Diva host Monica Reinagel joins a panel of Quick and Dirty Tips experts to discuss New Year's Resolutions and wh…

5 Retirement Account Changes for 2022 You Should Know

5 Retirement Account Changes for 2022 You Should Know

Worried about retirement savings? Find out how five beneficial IRS tax adjustments for 2022 will help you save more money for retirement and create a…

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

How to Pay for College Without Going Broke

Laura interviews Dan Roccato from Credible.com about smart ways families and students can prepare for college expenses, borrow the right amount, and …

6 Ways to Invest in Cryptocurrency (Including Tax-Friendly Options)

6 Ways to Invest in Cryptocurrency (Including Tax-Friendly Options)

Laura covers six ways to invest in crypto, including some clever, tax-advantaged options for avoiding capital gains taxes. You'll learn what cryptocu…

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have for Good Credit?

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have for Good Credit?

Should you fill your wallet with credit cards or limit the number you have? It all depends on how you use credit and what makes sense for your financ…

Your Complete Guide to 401(k) Retirement Accounts

Your Complete Guide to 401(k) Retirement Accounts

Confused about how 401(k)s work? Laura explains the rules for using these tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including employer matching, contributi…

Bitcoin for Beginners: Understanding the Future of Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin for Beginners: Understanding the Future of Cryptocurrency

Feeling bitcoin or cryptocurrency FOMO right now? Laura interviews Fred Schebesta, author and founder of Finder.com about the future of cryptocurrenc…

10 Crucial Money Rules Couples Should Follow

10 Crucial Money Rules Couples Should Follow

Should you open a joint bank account? Get a credit card together? Cosign a mortgage? Money Girl Laura Adams covers ten crucial rules for first-time c…

Kids Banking: 3 Innovative Ways to Set Kids Up for Success

Kids Banking: 3 Innovative Ways to Set Kids Up for Success

Want to teach your kids good money habits and set them up for success? Laura breaks down three types of kids banking accounts and gives you her recom…

Get More From Your Credit Cards This Holiday Season

Get More From Your Credit Cards This Holiday Season

Tired of holiday debt hangovers? Money Girl interviews Kristy Olinger, Credit Card Product Manager at Citizens, and co-host of The Opposite of Small …

20 Best Personal Finance and Small Business Digital Tools

20 Best Personal Finance and Small Business Digital Tools

Sometimes reaching your personal or business goals comes down to using the right tools. Laura reviews 20 of her favorite free or low-cost digital too…

Smart Home Insurance Savings Tips for Homeowners and Renters

Smart Home Insurance Savings Tips for Homeowners and Renters

Laura interviews Melanie Musson from Clearsurance.com about how to use smart home technology to protect your property and save money on home or rente…

10 Things First-Time Car Buyers Should Know
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10 Things First-Time Car Buyers Should Know

If you're ready to get your own wheels, Laura covers ten things first-time car owners need to know. You'll learn the pros and cons of buying versus l…

10 Things Every First-Time (or Seasoned) Investor Should Know

10 Things Every First-Time (or Seasoned) Investor Should Know

Want to be a successful investor? Money Girl explains how to get started, build financial safety nets, use tax-advantaged accounts, choose investment…

Should You Pay Off Debt Before Investing?

Should You Pay Off Debt Before Investing?

Not sure whether to pay off a debt or to invest money instead? Laura covers the main pros and cons and shares a simple method to prioritize your prec…

What Are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

What Are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

Confused about whether you need a financial advisor and the different types? Laura interviews Rita Cheng, CFP, from Blue Ocean Global Wealth and Find…

What You Should Know About Annuities

What You Should Know About Annuities

Money Girl answers a listener question about annuities and explains the different types, how they work, and whether they can help you create a comfor…