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639 - 5 Things to Know About the Home Office Tax Deduction and Coronavirus
If you're working from home more due to the COVID-19 crisis, you've probably had additional expenses. Laura answers questions about who qualifies for…
Money Girl
06/03/2020
638 - Should I Use a High-Yield CD for My Savings?
Laura answers a listener question about using CDs to stash her cash. Find out what a CD or certificate of deposit is, where to find high-yield CDs, a…
Money Girl
05/27/2020
560 - 8 Best Budgeting and Personal Finance Tools
Laura reviews eight of the best personal finance tools to make sense of your money, stay organized, and achieve your financial goals. Read the transc…
Money Girl
05/20/2020
637 - Which Debts Should You Prepay First? A 6-Step Plan
Hooray, you have some extra money each month to pay down debt! This 6-step process will help you decide how to use that money wisely to reach your fi…
Money Girl
05/13/2020
636 - How to Qualify for the Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
Not sure what coronavirus economic relief you qualify for or how to get it? Laura interviews Gerri Detweiler, Education Director for Nav and cuts thr…
Money Girl
05/06/2020
635 - Best Advice on Buying or Selling a Home During the Coronavirus
The economic downturn affects both home buyers and sellers. Find out how to make wise real estate decisions and stay safe during the pandemic. Read t…
Money Girl
04/29/2020
634 - 10 Things Student Loan Borrowers Should Know About Coronavirus Relief
The CARES Act includes broad relief for hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic, including significant benefits for those paying off student loans…
Money Girl
04/22/2020
633 - How to Manage Unemployment and Lost Business Income
Laura interviews Colleen McCreary, Chief People Officer at Credit Karma, for tips on how to navigate unemployment the best way possible. Find out how…
Money Girl
04/15/2020
632 - How the COVID-19 CARES Act Affects Your Retirement
Life during the time of coronavirus is moving quickly and new legislation called the CARES Act affects your retirement account. Money Girl answers qu…
Money Girl
04/08/2020
631 - 10 Ways Coronavirus Tax Relief Affects Your Personal Finances
In addition to postponing taxes, the new coronavirus tax relief law affects other parts of your financial life. Money Girl reviews 10 things you shou…
Money Girl
03/31/2020
630 - 5 Strategies to Manage Finances During Coronavirus Uncertainty
Feeling uncertain about how to handle your money or investments during the coronavirus pandemic? Money Girl covers five ways to make your financial h…
Money Girl
03/25/2020
531 - 8 Investing Rules to Follow Even When the Stock Market Drops
No matter what happens in the stock market, these eight rules will help you invest wisely. Learn where to put your money to create financial security…
Money Girl
03/18/2020
629 - 6 Ways a Fed Interest Rate Cut Affects Your Finances
What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you and your finances? Money Girl explains how making some smart money moves now can work in y…
Money Girl
03/11/2020
628 - What is Credit Card APR and Why Should You Care?
Knowing your credit card APR is crucial for your overall financial health. Money Girl is here to help you understand APR and how it gets calculated o…
Money Girl
03/04/2020
627 - Should You Pay Down PMI or High-Interest Debt First?
Should homeowners eliminate their Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) payment or focus on high-interest balances? Getting it right is essential to a hea…
Money Girl
02/26/2020
626 - 5 Effective Ways to Get a Loan with Bad Credit
Getting a loan with bad credit isn't impossible. These five simple lending alternatives can help you put money in your pocket. TRANSCRIPT: link
Money Girl
02/19/2020
625 - How to Insure Jewelry and Expensive Valentine's Day Gifts
If you assume that you already have coverage for a lavish Valentine's Day gift or don't need it, you could be making a huge mistake. Check out these …
Money Girl
02/12/2020
624 - 8 Best Tools to Manage Every Aspect of Your Money in 2020
Get in the habit of using free or low-cost digital tools to make better financial decisions and achieve your goals. Money Girl covers eight of her fa…
Money Girl
02/05/2020
622 - Your Guide to Claiming a Legit Home Office Tax Deduction
Does your side gig, freelance work, or small business qualify you to claim the money-saving home office tax deduction? Find out how to save money thi…
Money Girl
01/22/2020
621 - 3 Ways to Earn Higher Interest on Personal and Business Savings
Tired of earning a pittance on your personal or business savings? Use these tips to find a bank that will help you earn more and easily make the swit…
Money Girl
01/15/2020