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596 - How to Manage Health Benefits When You Leave a Job

596 - How to Manage Health Benefits When You Leave a Job

Money Girl reviews what happens with common health-related benefits once you’re no longer employed. Read the transcript at link

595 - Can Minors and Seniors Have a Roth IRA?

595 - Can Minors and Seniors Have a Roth IRA?

A Roth IRA is one of the most flexible types of retirement accounts ... if you understand the rules. Here's what seniors and the parents of minors ne…

594 - How to Raise Your FICO Credit Score Instantly (and for Free)

594 - How to Raise Your FICO Credit Score Instantly (and for Free)

Building and maintaining great credit is a cornerstone of a successful financial life. Money Girl and Rod Griffin from Experian discuss how you can m…

593 - 7 Facts You Should Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

593 - 7 Facts You Should Know About Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

It may be easier to get rid of your student loans than you ever thought possible! Money Girl answers a listener question and reviews seven facts you …

592 - FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

592 - FICA Alternative Retirement Plan—What Is It and Who Qualifies to Have One?

Which type of retirement account is right for you? Money Girl answers a voicemail question about using a FICA Alternative Plan, choosing the right re…

590- 6 Tips for College Grads to Manage Money Like a Grownup

590- 6 Tips for College Grads to Manage Money Like a Grownup

There's no reason the end of college life has to mean the beginning of money stress. Here are six fundamental tips you can apply now to set yourself …

494 MG 4 Penalty-Free Ways to Use a Roth IRA Before Retirement

494 MG 4 Penalty-Free Ways to Use a Roth IRA Before Retirement

You probably know that using a Roth IRA to save for retirement is a smart move that also cuts your taxes. But what you may not know is that unlike ot…

589 - How to Invest Money Like A Pro (Even If You Haven’t Started)

589 - How to Invest Money Like A Pro (Even If You Haven’t Started)

Money Girl and Chris Hill from The Motley Fool discuss common investing barriers and the best investment to own for long-term financial success.

588 - Behavioral Finance: Tips for Success With Money, Work, and Life

588 - Behavioral Finance: Tips for Success With Money, Work, and Life

We all have emotions and biases that strongly influence how we handle our finances. Money Girl interviews Sheri Fitts, an author with expertise in fi…

587 - Selling Your Home? Avoid These Costly Mistakes and Pay Less Tax

587 - Selling Your Home? Avoid These Costly Mistakes and Pay Less Tax

Selling a home or investment property is a transaction that's loaded with tax consequences. Money Girl interviews Collier Swecker, a real estate prof…

586 - Big Money-Saving Benefits of Travel Insurance

586 - Big Money-Saving Benefits of Travel Insurance

Before you leave home, don't forget about travel insurance. This often-overlooked coverage is a bargain for the big benefits you get. Find out the ma…

585 - Buying Your First House? 7 Tips for Millennials and Other Generations

585 - Buying Your First House? 7 Tips for Millennials and Other Generations

Getting ready to buy your first house? Money Girl helps you make one of the biggest purchases of your life with 7 tips to get prepared, save money, a…

584 - Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Insider Tips You Should Know

584 - Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Insider Tips You Should Know

Are you wondering if a financial advisor can help you achieve your goals? Find out the different types of advisors, typical fees charged, and how to …

583 - Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

583 - Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

Credit cards are powerful tools that can help you build excellent credit—but they can also sink your finances. Money Girl answers a listener question…

582 - 7 Tricks to Save Money on Auto Insurance

582 - 7 Tricks to Save Money on Auto Insurance

Auto insurance can be expensive and confusing...unless you know some insider tricks! Money Girl, Laura Adams, has 7 tips to stay compliant and safe, …

581 - What Should Your Net Worth Be?

581 - What Should Your Net Worth Be?

Your net worth indicates how comfortable your financial future may be. Find out how to calculate your net worth and track it over time. How you compa…

BONUS: Introducing One Plus One

BONUS: Introducing One Plus One

Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brilli…

580 - 7 Answers to Frequently Asked Income Tax Questions

580 - 7 Answers to Frequently Asked Income Tax Questions

Taxes are one of the most confusing aspects of personal finances. Money Girl answers to 7 common questions about paying income tax that will help you…

579 - 5 Steps to Declutter Your Finances and Tax Records

579 - 5 Steps to Declutter Your Finances and Tax Records

Confused about what tax records and financial paperwork you need to keep? Money Girl, Laura Adams, helps you declutter your financial life, manage yo…

578 - Tips to Cut Taxes When You Work from a Home Office

578 - Tips to Cut Taxes When You Work from a Home Office

Working from home comes with many benefits, including the home office tax deduction. Money Girl explains what this new tax break is, how to find out …