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What’s a Checklist for Moving Out of State?

What’s a Checklist for Moving Out of State?

Laura answers a question about tips for moving out of state for a new job and offers a checklist.

How I Found $3,000 in Unclaimed Property

How I Found $3,000 in Unclaimed Property

Laura explains what unclaimed property is, how to start a free treasure hunt for amounts owed, and tips to avoid potential scams.

What's the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Tax Overhaul?

What's the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Tax Overhaul?

Laura answers a question about how taxes for a typical American will change due to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

How to Hire the Best Real Estate Agent

How to Hire the Best Real Estate Agent

Laura explains the differences between real estate professionals and provides tips for hiring one, whether you need to rent, buy, or sell a home.

How Do I Get Preapproved for a Mortgage?

How Do I Get Preapproved for a Mortgage?

Laura answers a listener's question about how much to spend on a home and the benefits of getting a mortgage preapproval.

8 Ways to Spend Money for a Happier Life

8 Ways to Spend Money for a Happier Life

Laura provides tips for using money as a tool for getting more joy from life.

Should My First Home Be an Investment Property?

Should My First Home Be an Investment Property?

Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of buying a rental property before a first home.

9 Tips to Cut Your Power Bill When the Heat Soars

9 Tips to Cut Your Power Bill When the Heat Soars

Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer

Should I Use a Self-Directed IRA?

Should I Use a Self-Directed IRA?

Laura answers a listener's question about self-directed IRAs and how to invest with them wisely.

How to Invest in Stocks With Less Risk

How to Invest in Stocks With Less Risk

Laura reviews the pros and cons of investing in stocks and five ways to own them with less risk.

How to Save and Invest Approaching Retirement?

How to Save and Invest Approaching Retirement?

Laura answers a listener's question about saving and investing as you approach retirement or have a newly retired partner or spouse.

How to Retire With Over $100,000 of Annual Income

How to Retire With Over $100,000 of Annual Income

Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income.

Do I Need Personal Articles Policy (PAP) Insurance?

Do I Need Personal Articles Policy (PAP) Insurance?

Laura answers a listener's question about protecting valuable personal property not fully covered by homeowners or condo insurance.

Money and Leadership Lessons with Peter Cuneo

Money and Leadership Lessons with Peter Cuneo

Laura interviews Peter Cuneo about leadership tips and how to use them to improve your personal finances.

What Are the Best Places to Save Money for Kids?

What Are the Best Places to Save Money for Kids?

Laura answers a listener's question about where to start saving money for her kids' college and future needs.

Richer Relationships–Finding the Right Partner for Success

Richer Relationships–Finding the Right Partner for Success

Laura reviews tips for couples and partners who want more life and financial success.

Should I Use Extra Cash for Savings, Investments, or Debt?

Should I Use Extra Cash for Savings, Investments, or Debt?

Laura answers a listener's question about prioritizing money for various goals like buying a home, eliminating debt, and retiring.

Understanding Digital Assets–7 Types of Cryptocurrencies

Understanding Digital Assets–7 Types of Cryptocurrencies

Laura reviews seven main types of cryptocurrencies and their purposes.

Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later.

Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes.