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474 MG 6 Ways a Trump Presidency Could Affect Your Personal Finances

474 MG 6 Ways a Trump Presidency Could Affect Your Personal Finances

No matter if you’re celebrating or protesting Donald Trump's victory for the White House, in this post I’ll cover 6 key areas where the President-ele…

473 MG 10 Facts You Should Know About Homeowners Insurance

473 MG 10 Facts You Should Know About Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance takes a bite out of your budget when you own a home. Laura covers 10 facts you should know about home insurance so you get the m…

472 MG Can You Have Multiple Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)?

472 MG Can You Have Multiple Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)?

Managing one or more Health Savings Accounts can seem complicated. Laura answers a listener question about what do to when you end up with more than …

471 MG The Truth About Finding and Working With a Financial Advisor

471 MG The Truth About Finding and Working With a Financial Advisor

Laura interviews Tom Meyer to discuss really needs a financial advisor. Find out when it's the right time to hire a financial professional, how much …

469 MG Identity Theft and Social Media: 7 Tips to Protect Your Finances

469 MG Identity Theft and Social Media: 7 Tips to Protect Your Finances

In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, Laura gives you 7 tips to stay connected with family and friends on social media as s…

466 MG Best Ways to Cut the Cable TV Cord and Save Money

466 MG Best Ways to Cut the Cable TV Cord and Save Money

Tired of dealing with your cable company and paying sky high bills? Then it’s time to finally cut the cable TV cord and save money. In this expert in…

465 MG What Is an Inherited IRA? 5 Rules You Should Know

465 MG What Is an Inherited IRA? 5 Rules You Should Know

Laura answers a listener question and explains what happens when a friend, family member, or spouse leaves you an IRA. There are 5 important rules yo…

464 MG 3 Simple Actions to Improve Your Personal Finances

464 MG 3 Simple Actions to Improve Your Personal Finances

No matter your current stage in life, there are easy ways to improve your personal finances. Laura covers 3 simple actions to take today to create mo…

420 MG Are You Making Investing Too Complicated?

420 MG Are You Making Investing Too Complicated?

Stop making investing so complicated! All you need are these fundamentals to build a huge amount of wealth. Laura gives you the truth about how to st…

463 MG How to Spend Less on Clothes (and Build a Better Wardrobe)

463 MG How to Spend Less on Clothes (and Build a Better Wardrobe)

Want a great wardrobe but don't want to spend a fortune building it? Laura gives men and women 8 smart tips to spend less on clothes and build a bett…

462 MG 6 Tips to Manage Money as a New Couple

462 MG 6 Tips to Manage Money as a New Couple

Not really sure how to manage money as a new couple? It can be tricky, but Laura gives solid advice for how to know what's right for your situation. …

461 MG Getting Divorced? Here's How to Protect Your Money

461 MG Getting Divorced? Here's How to Protect Your Money

Laura interviews Stan Corey, a divorce expert and author of a new book,The Divorce Dance. They talk about different types of divorce proceedings, fin…

460 MG Should You Invest in a 401k with No Matching?

460 MG Should You Invest in a 401k with No Matching?

Laura explains how 401k employer matching works and answers a listener question about what to do when your company doesn't match your retirement cont…

459 MG What Is the Bonus Tax Rate?

459 MG What Is the Bonus Tax Rate?

It’s great to have bonus income, but the net amount can be surprisingly less than you expect. Laura explains the bonus tax rate and different types o…

458 MG Credit Q&A: Best Ways to Monitor, Repair, and Build Credit

458 MG Credit Q&A: Best Ways to Monitor, Repair, and Build Credit

Not only is having good credit a requirement for getting loans and credit cards, especially at competitive interest rates, but it affects other parts…

457 MG Canceling Credit Cards—5 Questions to Ask Before Closing Accounts

457 MG Canceling Credit Cards—5 Questions to Ask Before Closing Accounts

Not sure if you should cancel a credit card? Laura answers a listener question and gives you 5 questions to ask that will help you know whether closi…

456 MG How to Pay Off Debt By Making More Money

456 MG How to Pay Off Debt By Making More Money

Laura interviews David Carlson, author of the new book Hustle Away Debt. If you're ready to tackle debt or just have more security, starting a side h…

454 MG What Tax Do You Pay When Selling a Home?

454 MG What Tax Do You Pay When Selling a Home?

Laura answers a listener question about how to cut taxes when selling a home. Find out what the capital gains tax is, how it's figured, and 6 tips to…

453 Cool Tips to Save Money on Utility Bills

453 Cool Tips to Save Money on Utility Bills

Laura interviews Bruce Lubin, co-author of the best-selling WHO KNEW? series of household hints books--and a new QDT podcast by the same name. We tal…

452 MG 3 Facts About Usage-Based Car Insurance That Can Save Money

452 MG 3 Facts About Usage-Based Car Insurance That Can Save Money

Laura covers what usage-based car insurance is and 3 facts to know that can save you money. Learn the major pros and cons and how making a change in …