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5 Tips for Keeping Tax and Other Financial Records

5 Tips for Keeping Tax and Other Financial Records

Filing cabinet overstuffed? It's time to get clarity on which documents you can safely toss, what records you should save, and for how long. Laura re…

670 - Simple Strategies to Invest Money Wisely at Any Age

670 - Simple Strategies to Invest Money Wisely at Any Age

This week's market turmoil underscores that using tried-and-true investment strategies is best. Laura gives an explainer about why everyone has been …

How to Buy or Sell a Used Car Online

How to Buy or Sell a Used Car Online

Laura interviews Sarah Wyant from Carvana about tips for getting the best deal when buying or selling a used car online. They discuss what you need t…

7 Tips to Avoid Cryptocurrency and NFT Scams

7 Tips to Avoid Cryptocurrency and NFT Scams

Ready to invest in crypto and NFTs but don't want to get scammed? Laura answers listener questions about who should own crypto assets, the potential …

Starting a Family? 10 Things New Parents Should Know About Money

Starting a Family? 10 Things New Parents Should Know About Money

Starting a family is an exciting life change. Laura covers ten financial and legal considerations for new parents to reduce risk, make medical cost a…

661 - What To Do If You Contribute Too Much to an HSA, IRA or 401k

661 - What To Do If You Contribute Too Much to an HSA, IRA or 401k

Over-contributing to various tax-advantaged accounts isn’t allowed, but can be easy to do by mistake. Laura reviews the contribution limits for vario…

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…