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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 …

577 - How to Set Better Personal Finance Goals for 2019

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…

576 - Pay Off Debt or Save? Your Step-by-Step Guide for Making Smart Money Decisions

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…

575 - 4 Ways to Start a Retirement Account as a Self-Employed Freelancer

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…

573 - Prevent ID Theft: 8 Tips on Credit Freezes, Locks, and Alerts

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…

572 - 7 Ways to Manage Money Better Before Year-End

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…

571 - 5 Tips on Nondeductible IRAs and Taxable Accounts
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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…

570 - 6 Ways the New Tax Rules Affect Your Retirement

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…

568 - A 6-Step Guide to Managing Your Student Loans

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…

567 - Money Anxiety? 5 Numbers That Reveal Your Financial Health

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…

516 - 5 Steps to Grow Rich Without a Budget

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 …

566 - Starting a Family? 5 Money Mistakes New Parents Make

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…

565 - Got Old Retirement Accounts? 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

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…

563 - How to Save Money Using a Balance Transfer Credit Card

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…

562 - 10 Best Perks of an Amazon Prime Membership

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…