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What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know

What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know

Becoming a homeowner is a big decision. Money Girl explains how to prepare your finances, figure out a budget, work with real estate pros, and even w…

Are You Eligible for Advance Child Tax Credit?

Are You Eligible for Advance Child Tax Credit?

The child tax credit is a federal benefit that puts money back in the pockets of qualifying families. Money Girl explains what the credit is, who qua…

10 Things Every Employee Should Know

10 Things Every Employee Should Know

Before accepting your next job, there are critical decisions every employee must make. From negotiating a salary to choosing workplace benefits, Mone…

Insider Tips to Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards

Insider Tips to Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards

Money Girl interviews Kristy Olinger, Credit Card Product Manager at Citizens, and co-host of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast, to discuss clever w…

What You Need to Know About Inflation

What You Need to Know About Inflation

Money Girl explains the root of inflation and what temporary or long-term price hikes mean for your finances. Learn tips and investment strategies to…

Should You Have a Traditional or Roth IRA?

Should You Have a Traditional or Roth IRA?

Not sure about how to use an IRA or which type to choose? Money Girl cuts through the confusion and explains the pros and cons of IRAs and how to kno…

Tips to Reinvent Your Financial Life and Earn More Money

Tips to Reinvent Your Financial Life and Earn More Money

Money Girl interviews Paula Pant, founder of the personal finance website, AffordAnything.com. They discuss tips for reinventing your financial life …

8 Money-Saving Health and Fitness Tips You Shouldn't Miss

8 Money-Saving Health and Fitness Tips You Shouldn't Miss

Did you know that you can strategically save money and make healthy life choices? Money Girl explains how to take advantage of pandemic relief that p…

How to Make Your Money Work as Hard as You Do

How to Make Your Money Work as Hard as You Do

Money Girl interviews Lorna Kapusta, head of Women Investors & Customer Engagement at Fidelity Investments. They talk about how to crush money stress…

623 - 8 Things You Must Give Up for More Financial Success

623 - 8 Things You Must Give Up for More Financial Success

To create more success, sometimes you simply have to give up what's holding you back. Money Girl covers eight ways to achieve your financial goals mo…

Big Money-Saving Benefits of Travel Insurance

Big Money-Saving Benefits of Travel Insurance

Thinking of skipping travel insurance on your next trip? Think again! Money Girl, Laura Adams, explains the benefits of travel insurance, gives 5 tip…

5 Key Roth Retirement Rules You Should Know

5 Key Roth Retirement Rules You Should Know

Got questions about the ins and outs of using Roth retirement accounts? Laura will clear your confusion with answers to listener questions and cover …

Insider Tips to Cut Auto Insurance Rates for You (and Your Teen)

Insider Tips to Cut Auto Insurance Rates for You (and Your Teen)

Laura interviews Leslie Kasperowicz, an insurance expert from AutoInsurance.org, about insider tips that individuals and families can use today to sa…

6 Ways to Save and Invest Money for Kids

6 Ways to Save and Invest Money for Kids

Find out how to use six accounts to save for your child's future. Laura reviews the pros and cons of each and gives tips to fit saving for a child in…

7 Must-Know Financial Considerations Before You Start a Side Hustle

7 Must-Know Financial Considerations Before You Start a Side Hustle

Thinking about becoming your own boss? Laura covers financial issues you should consider before starting a part- or full-time venture as a solopreneu…

Can You Contribute to an IRA If You Have No Income?

Can You Contribute to an IRA If You Have No Income?

No matter if you’re unemployed, taking a sabbatical, caring for a child or loved one at home, or not working for any other reason, don't miss out on …

Tips to Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2021

Tips to Maximize Your Tax Refund in 2021

Want simple tips to save money by reducing the amount of tax you owe or increasing your tax refund? Laura interviews Cece Leung, CPA, about ways to t…

How to Create a Personal Finance System for Money Success

How to Create a Personal Finance System for Money Success

Discouraged by your financial life? This four-part system will help you simplify your personal finances and do more with your money.  Read the transc…

5 Ways the American Rescue Plan Puts Money in Your Pocket

5 Ways the American Rescue Plan Puts Money in Your Pocket

The American Rescue Plan Act is a massive economic stimulus package that gives a big chunk—$850 billion—to individuals. Laura covers who qualifies fo…

675 - Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?

675 - Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?

You may be hearing a lot about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum lately. And it all sounds complicated! Laura answer's a listener's question…