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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
492 MG Can You Contribute to a 401k and an IRA in the Same Year?
Taking advantage of a retirement plan at work and an IRA is a smart way to cut taxes and save more money for the future. But having multiple accounts…
Money Girl
04/05/2017
491 MG 8 Ways to Legally Pay Less Tax and Save Money
There are many ways to legally shelter your income from tax so you save money. Laura explains 8 ways to reduce your taxable income so you pay less ta…
Money Girl
03/29/2017
490 MG How to Fill Out a W-4—Plus, 7 Reasons to Adjust Your Tax Withholding
Confused about how to fill out a W-4 at work? Laura explains what it is and how to complete it correctly. Plus, you'll learn 7 reasons when you shoul…
Money Girl
03/22/2017
488 MG What Is a 1099 Form? 8 Things to Know About Taxable Income (in Plain English)
Taxes my not be your favorite financial topic but it's important to understand the basics. Laura explains what you need to know about 1099 tax forms.…
Money Girl
03/08/2017
487 MG Zombie Debt—Facts You Should Know About Old Accounts in Collections
No matter if you want to clean up your credit report or have an old zombie account coming back from the dead to haunt you, it’s important to understa…
Money Girl
03/01/2017
485 MG Healthcare Q&A: Reform, Rules, and the Role of HSAs
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are one of Laura's favorite ways to save money. She explains how they work, answers questions from podcast listeners a…
Money Girl
02/15/2017
484 MG Got a Pay Raise? 6 Strategies to Manage Extra Money Wisely
Congratulations on your pay raise or bonus! Now it's time to get serious about how to use it to improve your finances. Laura covers 6 wise strategies…
Money Girl
02/08/2017
483 MG The Simple Truth Behind Growing Rich
Laura interviews Jay Papasan, bestselling co-author of The ONE Thing about how to set priorities and finally stick to them so you get extraordinary r…
Money Girl
02/01/2017
482 MG Late Payments and Your Credit: Tips to Minimize the Damage
Laura explains what happens when you make a late payment, how your credit is affected, and gives tips to minimize the potential damage. Plus, she ans…
Money Girl
01/25/2017
481 MG Investing Q&A: Smart Tips to Make More Money
Knowing where and how to invest money can be confusing and a little scary. Laura answers 3 questions from Money Girl Podcast listeners that will give…
Money Girl
01/18/2017
480 MG 5 Steps to Get Out of Holiday Debt Faster
If you started the New Year with some extra credit card debt, you might be feeling anxious if you can't pay it off in full. Instead of getting stress…
Money Girl
01/11/2017
479 MG Money-Saving Hacks to Beat the System
Laura interviews David Pogue, author of the new book, Pogue’s Basics: Money – Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) About Be…
Money Girl
01/04/2017
478 MG The 8 Cheapest Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans
Laura gives 7 tips to pay off your student loans the cheapest ways possible. She also interviews a couple who graduated with $600,000 of student loan…
Money Girl
12/21/2016
475 MG What Is a Trust and Who Needs One? Expert Attorney Gives Advice
Not sure what a trust is or who really needs one? (By the way, they're not just for wealthy people!) Laura interviews Jules Haas, an attorney with mo…
Money Girl
11/30/2016
450 MG How to Prepare Your Credit for a Mortgage Approval
If you’re eager to move into your dream home, preparing your credit for a mortgage approvall should definitely be on your agenda. Laura gives 6 tips …
Money Girl
11/22/2016