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577 - How to Set Better Personal Finance Goals for 2019
Find out how to create financial goals you can stick with and achieve. Money Girl Laura Adams offers essential tips plus her 7 personal finance resol…
Money Girl
01/18/2019
576 - Pay Off Debt or Save? Your Step-by-Step Guide for Making Smart Money Decisions
Not sure whether to save, pay off debt, or invest for retirement? Use this 5-step guide to make smart money decisions. It will help you leverage your…
Money Girl
01/16/2019
575 - 4 Ways to Start a Retirement Account as a Self-Employed Freelancer
Self-employed people have just as many ways to save for retirement as those working a 9-5 job. Laura covers the rules, pros, and cons of four easy re…
Money Girl
01/08/2019
573 - Prevent ID Theft: 8 Tips on Credit Freezes, Locks, and Alerts
Identity theft is a growing problem, but there are ways to fight back. Laura covers eight tips for using a credit freeze, credit lock, or a fraud ale…
Money Girl
12/19/2018
572 - 7 Ways to Manage Money Better Before Year-End
The New Year is when most people resolve to get their health and wealth back on track. But there are some great ways to improve your personal finance…
Money Girl
12/12/2018
571 - 5 Tips on Nondeductible IRAs and Taxable Accounts
Laura covers five tips for choosing the best types of retirement accounts for you and your family. Having more than one account is awesome, but the r…
Money Girl
12/05/2018
570 - 6 Ways the New Tax Rules Affect Your Retirement
The IRS recently announced that next year you can save more in different types of tax-advantaged retirement plans. Find out six ways the new tax rule…
Money Girl
11/28/2018
568 - A 6-Step Guide to Managing Your Student Loans
In this excerpt from Laura's new book, "Debt-Free Blueprint: How to Get Out of Debt and Build a Financial Life You Love," you'll get solid tips to ma…
Money Girl
11/14/2018
567 - Money Anxiety? 5 Numbers That Reveal Your Financial Health
Financial ratios and formulas are useful tools to gauge your financial health. By watching these five ratios over time you can easily see if your fin…
Money Girl
11/07/2018
516 - 5 Steps to Grow Rich Without a Budget
Have you been putting off creating a budget or tried it with no success? Breathe a sigh of relief because you can still achieve your financial goals …
Money Girl
10/31/2018
566 - Starting a Family? 5 Money Mistakes New Parents Make
Becoming a parent is exciting, but it can be a huge stress on your finances if you're not prepared. Find out smart tips to save money and avoid commo…
Money Girl
10/22/2018
565 - Got Old Retirement Accounts? 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
Having retirement accounts with previous employers can leave you unsure about what to do with them. Laura reviews your options five costly mistakes t…
Money Girl
10/17/2018
563 - How to Save Money Using a Balance Transfer Credit Card
Not sure if a balance transfer credit card offer is right for you? Laura explains what a transfer card is, the pros and cons, and when it can help yo…
Money Girl
10/03/2018
562 - 10 Best Perks of an Amazon Prime Membership
Laura reviews 10 of the best money-saving benefits of being an Amazon Prime member. Find out if a membership is right for you and how to take full ad…
Money Girl
09/26/2018
561 - 6 Tips and Investing Strategies to Retire Early (and Without Penalty)
Ready to quit work or begin a financially independent lifestyle? Laura covers six tips and strategies to help you amass enough money to retire early …
Money Girl
09/19/2018
559 - 5 Ways Mindfulness Makes You a Better Money Manager
Find out how the secular practice of mindfulness helps you live more fully in the present moment and is a powerful way to take control of your financ…
Money Girl
09/05/2018
558 - Your Guide to Getting a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
If you're a homeowner you might wonder if it's a good idea to dip into your equity using a HELOC. What's a HELOC? How do you get one? And should you …
Money Girl
08/29/2018
557 - How to Know If Your Health Plan Qualifies for an HSA
Not sure if your health insurance qualifies you for a health savings account or HSA? Laura answers a listener question and covers the facts about wha…
Money Girl
08/22/2018
556 - 6 Rules Every Investor Should Know About Retirement RMDs
While it might be a while before you begin taking distributions from a retirement account, there are important rules you should factor into your plan…
Money Girl
08/15/2018
555 - How to Retire With Enough Money and Income
Saving for retirement is the granddaddy of all financial goals--but how much do you really need? Find out where retirement income comes from and easy…
Money Girl
08/08/2018