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444 MG Tax Tips from IRS Insiders You’d Be Crazy to Ignore
Laura interviews tax pros Garrett and Deborah Gregory, a married team who worked for the IRS before founding Gregory Law Group, PLLC in Dallas, Texas…
Money Girl
04/05/2016
414 MG A Blueprint to Prioritize Your Personal Finances
Follow this step-by-step blueprint so you know exactly how to prioritize your personal finances. Use these 5 financial priorities to help set goals, …
Money Girl
03/29/2016
443 MG 8 Ways to Pay Off a Mortgage Early
Ready to pay off your mortgage? Laura explains who should pay off their mortgage ahead of schedule and who shouldn't. Learn 8 ways to get rid of your…
Money Girl
03/23/2016
442 MG 5 Questions to Help You Get Rich
Laura covers 5 strategic questions that you must answer in order to get a grasp on your current situation and take your personal finances to the next…
Money Girl
03/16/2016
441 MG 401k or IRA: Which One Should You Invest in First?
Confused about whether to invest in a traditional or a Roth retirement account? Laura answers a listener question that will help you understand the r…
Money Girl
03/09/2016
439 MG How COBRA Health Insurance Works
Laura explains what COBRA continuation coverage is, who’s eligible for it, and how to apply and shop for health insurance at the lowest possible pric…
Money Girl
02/24/2016
438 MG Avoid 7 Spending Mistakes and Save More Money
It's time to face your bad habits and take control of your spending. Laura interviews money-saving expert, Andrea Woroch, for savvy shopping tips to …
Money Girl
02/17/2016
437 MG How to Build Credit with a Secured Credit Card
Ready to improve your credit scores? Laura answers credit questions from podcast listeners and readers. She explains what a secured credit card is, w…
Money Girl
02/10/2016
436 MG How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) on Your Home Loan
Laura explains what private mortgage insurance (PMI) is and how to avoid paying it in the first place. If you’re already paying PMI, you’ll learn you…
Money Girl
02/03/2016
440 MG Credit Bureau Expert Gives Insider Advice on Building Credit
Laura interviews Rod Griffin, Experian's director of public education, about a variety of important topics that will help you build and maintain exce…
Money Girl
02/02/2016
435 MG Pros and Cons of a Getting a Reverse Mortgage
Get the scoop on what a reverse mortgage is, the different types, who can have one, and how much you can borrow. Plus, Laura outlines the main pros a…
Money Girl
01/27/2016
434 MG Financial Q&A: Tips to Pay Less Tax or Get a Bigger Refund
Laura answers tax questions from readers, listeners, followers, and group members that will help you understand how to pay less tax, defer it, or to …
Money Girl
01/20/2016
432 MG 6 Essential Habits of Financially Healthy People
Ever wish you were more successful with your personal finances? Laura reviews 6 key habits of financially healthy people that can add up to transform…
Money Girl
01/06/2016
431 MG Should You Get or Pay Off a Home Mortgage?
Laura covers 5 main advantages of having a mortgage, plus when it pays to wait for one. You'll find out whether you should pay off a mortgage early a…
Money Girl
12/30/2015
430 MG Investing Tips for College Students and Baby Boomers (Plus Everyone in Between)
Laura answers common investing questions from a young college student and a baby boomer. No matter if you're just starting out, getting close to reti…
Money Girl
12/16/2015
429 MG How Leasing a Car (and Getting Out Early) Works
Laura answers a listener question about how to get out of a car lease early. Find out how car leasing works, what to do if you need to exit one befor…
Money Girl
12/09/2015
428 MG Do Lost or Stolen Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?
Laura answers questions about how replacements for lost or stolen credit cards affect your credit. Find out how to protect your credit and the best p…
Money Girl
12/02/2015
427 MG What Is a myRA Retirement Account?
Laura explains a brand new type of retirement account called the myRA. Find out the pros and cons, who's eligible to have one, and how to set one up.…
Money Girl
11/25/2015
390 MG 4 Radically Simple Places to Invest
Find out Money Girl's favorite radically simple and innovative places to invest money right now - no matter how much cash you have to spare. Read the…
Money Girl
11/18/2015
426 MG 7 Credit Score Traps You Should Avoid
Don't let common credit pitfalls hurt your financial life! Laura answer reader questions and covers 7 credit traps that could upset your personal fin…
Money Girl
11/11/2015