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513 - Equifax Data Breach: 5 Steps to Protect Your Personal Finances
Cybercriminals hacked Equifax and took the personal information of 143 million Americans, about half of the U.S. adult population. If you have a cred…
Money Girl
09/13/2017
512 MG Natural Disaster Survival: How to Save Yourself and Your Finances
Natural disasters happen no matter where you live. Laura explains how to be properly insured, get a fair claim settlement, apply for federal assistan…
Money Girl
09/06/2017
511 MG Tax Q&A: Tips for Remote Workers, Freelancers, and Expats
Taxes probably aren't your favorite topic, but the more you understand about them, the more money you can save by legally cutting your tax bill. Laur…
Money Girl
08/30/2017
510 MG Is Owning Gold a Smart Investment?
If you've ever wondered if you should invest in precious metals, it's time to get more information. Laura answers a listener question about owning go…
Money Girl
08/23/2017
509 MG Work from a Home Office? Claim a Tax Deduction and Save Money
Claiming the home office deduction is a smart way to make certain expenses fully or partially deductible. But there are strict rules to qualify. Find…
Money Girl
08/16/2017
508 MG Social Security—Secrets to Max Out Your Future Benefits
Laura interviews a Social Security expert about how the program works and what you need to know even if you're nowhere near retirement age. They disc…
Money Girl
08/09/2017
507 MG How to Open an IRA—Understand Eligibility, Rollovers, and Early Retirement
Retirement accounts can be the best way to secure your future--but the rules can be confusing. Laura answers four IRA questions about who's eligible,…
Money Girl
08/02/2017
505 MG Credit Q&A: Build Credit, Dispute Errors, and Prioritize Debt
Laura answers questions about how to build credit, manage credit utilization, correct credit errors, handle past due accounts, and prioritize debt th…
Money Girl
07/19/2017
504 MG Should You Use a 529 Plan to Pay for College?
Money Girl interviews a 529 college savings plan expert on how to fund higher education for yourself, a child, or grandchild without going broke. Lea…
Money Girl
07/12/2017
402 MG Finding the Right Partner for Life and Financial Success
Five important traits to look for when choosing a life partner (plus many to avoid) so you're more likely to have a happy and successful financial li…
Money Girl
07/05/2017
502 MG Retirement Q&A: How to Choose Accounts, Manage Risk, and Cut Fees
Do you have concerns or unanswered questions about investing for retirement that have kept you from getting started? It's time to get more clarity so…
Money Girl
06/21/2017
501 MG How to Create a Profitable Side Business (and Keep Your Day Job)
Want to become an entrepreneur while avoiding all the potential pitfalls? Laura interviews Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur about why…
Money Girl
06/14/2017
500 MG 500th Episode Special: The Story Behind Money Girl
Woohoo, it's the 500th episode of Money Girl! Let's celebrate by going behind the scenes. Laura shares the Money Girl story, how she got started as a…
Money Girl
06/06/2017
448 MG 6 Options to Get a Loan with Bad Credit
While having bad credit can be a roadblock when applying for a loan from a traditional lender, it doesn't mean that you can't get a loan. Laura cover…
Money Girl
05/30/2017
499 MG Debt Q&A: Manage Student Loans, Credit Cards, and HELOCs Wisely
Handling debt wisely is one of the most important parts of your financial life. Laura answers 6 questions she recently received about student loans, …
Money Girl
05/24/2017
498 MG How to Find Scholarships and Pay for College Without Loans
Laura interviews Jocelyn Paonita Pearson, a scholarship expert and founder of The Scholarship System. They talk about how to pay for college without …
Money Girl
05/17/2017
497 MG 5 Tips to Afford a Pet—What Owning a Dog or Cat Really Costs
We love our pets, but they can be expensive! Laura discusses what it really costs to own a pet and 5 tips to cut expenses for a current or new furry …
Money Girl
05/10/2017
496 MG Expert Advice on Getting a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
Laura interviews Mike Kinane, a HELOC expert and Senior Vice President for Consumer Lending at TD Bank. They discuss just about everything current or…
Money Girl
05/03/2017
495 MG Investing FAQs: How to Get Higher Returns, Retire Early, Do Rollovers, and Manage Multiple A…
It's time to get clarity on your investing questions. Laura answer 7 questions from the Money Girl community about a variety of investing and retirem…
Money Girl
04/26/2017
493 MG How to Make Kids Rich by Investing in an IRA
Ever wanted to make sure your kid would end up rich? The secret to having a secure future or paying for college could be setting him or her up with a…
Money Girl
04/12/2017