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425 MG The Truth About Debt and Death

425 MG The Truth About Debt and Death

Ever worried about having to pay a deceased family member’s debts or wondered who will pay yours? Laura Adams gives you the facts (and peace of mind,…

424 MG 3 FAQs About 401k Retirement Plans

424 MG 3 FAQs About 401k Retirement Plans

Laura answers reader questions about 401ks and 403bs, including what happens to your account if you get divorced, how to handle a retirement provider…

423 MG How to Go Paperless (Securely) with Your Finances

423 MG How to Go Paperless (Securely) with Your Finances

Follow 5 steps to manage your finances with no (or much less) paper. Learn the pros and cons, a few paper exceptions to consider, and how to make a t…

422 MG 5 Retirement Options When You’re Self-Employed

422 MG 5 Retirement Options When You’re Self-Employed

Even if you don't work for a big company, you can still use a retirement account to cut taxes and save more for the future. Laura answers a reader qu…

419 MG Credit Card Authorized Users—How to Avoid Getting Burned

419 MG Credit Card Authorized Users—How to Avoid Getting Burned

Considering adding a partner, spouse, family member, or friend as an authorized user to your credit card? Or maybe you want to be added to someone el…

418 MG When to Monitor, Freeze, or Put an Alert on Your Credit

418 MG When to Monitor, Freeze, or Put an Alert on Your Credit

Find out what to do when you find out that your personal data has been compromised. Understand the differences between a security fraud alert and a c…

417 MG 8 Financial Truths That Can Change Your Life

417 MG 8 Financial Truths That Can Change Your Life

Laura covers eight truths that have the power to transform your financial life. Use them to make better decisions, set the right priorities, and buil…

416 MG Financial Q&A: Tips to Hack Money Management

416 MG Financial Q&A: Tips to Hack Money Management

It's time to hack money management so you earn more, save time, stay organized, keep on track with your financial goals. Read the full transcript her…

415 MG The Truth About Credit and Insurance Rates

415 MG The Truth About Credit and Insurance Rates

There's a surprising relationship between your credit and what you pay for insurance. Find out which states allow credit to be used in setting rates,…

413 MG 7 Ways to Save on Healthcare and Fitness

413 MG 7 Ways to Save on Healthcare and Fitness

Are you taking advantage of money-saving fitness and health tax breaks? Laura covers 7 tips to take charge of your health and your wealth so you can …

412 MG Financial Q&A: Money Management Tips for Families

412 MG Financial Q&A: Money Management Tips for Families

Answers to family finance questions including how to save for college, whether couples should combine accounts, and co-signing loans. Plus a bonus Q&…

411 MG Why You Need a No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Card

411 MG Why You Need a No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Card

Even if you're not a world traveler, you might get stuck paying foreign transaction fees on credit card purchases. Matt Schulz from CreditCards.com j…

410 MG What You Need to Know About EMV Chip Credit Cards

410 MG What You Need to Know About EMV Chip Credit Cards

Find out how technology is changing credit cards, what it means for shoppers, and whether it will really keep us safe from fraud. Get the Money Girl …

409 MG How to Take Penalty-Free Early Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts

409 MG How to Take Penalty-Free Early Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts

Understand the rules for taking distributions from retirement accounts and how to avoid paying a steep early withdrawal penalty. Get the Money Girl b…

407 MG 3 Real Estate FAQs for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

407 MG 3 Real Estate FAQs for Buyers, Sellers, and Investors

Money Girl answers 3 FAQs about real estate to help you succeed whether you're a buyer, seller, or investor—or even if you just plan to become one so…

406 MG Advice for New Entrepreneurs Starting a Business

406 MG Advice for New Entrepreneurs Starting a Business

Money Girl answers a podcast listener's question about what entrepreneurs should consider when starting a business. Here are five tips to protect you…

405 MG 8 Pros and Cons of Using Personal Loans to Consolidate Credit Card Debt

405 MG 8 Pros and Cons of Using Personal Loans to Consolidate Credit Card Debt

Money Girl explains the pros and cons of using personal loans to consolidate or pay off credit card debt. You’ll find out the best places to apply fo…

404 MG 5 FAQs About Roth Retirement Accounts

404 MG 5 FAQs About Roth Retirement Accounts

Money Girl answers six Roth FAQs from readers and podcast listeners to help you understand how to use them to invest for retirement. Plus, she explai…

373 MG 5 Decisions Millennials Must Make to Grow Rich

373 MG 5 Decisions Millennials Must Make to Grow Rich

Discover how to overcome common financial challenges and grow rich by making 5 important decisions. Get the Money Girl book at link

401 MG Should You Invest Emergency Funds or Keep Cash?

401 MG Should You Invest Emergency Funds or Keep Cash?

Find out how much emergency money you need, the best places to put it, and whether investing some amount of it is a smart financial move. Read the fu…