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451 MG IRA or 529 Plan—Which Is Better for College Savings?

451 MG IRA or 529 Plan—Which Is Better for College Savings?

No matter if you’re saving money to pay for college for yourself or a child, it’s important to use the right type of account so you get as many benef…

403 MG 6 Risky Situations When You Should Avoid Using a Debit Card

403 MG 6 Risky Situations When You Should Avoid Using a Debit Card

Understand risky situations when you should never use a debit card--plus, your liability and consumer rights for both debit and credit cards. Read th…

449 MG Use Business Principles to Grow Your Personal Wealth

449 MG Use Business Principles to Grow Your Personal Wealth

Laura interviews Doug McCormick, author of the new book Family Inc. No matter your stage in life, you'll learn how to use business and corporate fina…

447 MG How to Grow Rich While Raising a Family

447 MG How to Grow Rich While Raising a Family

Laura interviews Kim Palmer, author of the new book Smart Mom, Rich Mom. Both men and women will take away smart tips to prepare for parenthood, adop…

446 MG 10 Financial Products to Make Money and Create Security

446 MG 10 Financial Products to Make Money and Create Security

Laura covers 10 products that everyone needs in order to create financial security, make more money, and manage your money the best way possible. Rea…

445 MG The Best Strategies to Invest Your Money Wisely

445 MG The Best Strategies to Invest Your Money Wisely

Laura answers a podcast listener's question about how to invest money for higher returns. Find out how much and where to put your money so you create…

444 MG Tax Tips from IRS Insiders You’d Be Crazy to Ignore

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…

414 MG A Blueprint to Prioritize Your Personal Finances

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, …

443 MG 8 Ways to Pay Off a Mortgage Early

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…

442 MG 5 Questions to Help You Get Rich

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…

441 MG 401k or IRA: Which One Should You Invest in First?

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…

439 MG How COBRA Health Insurance Works

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…

438 MG Avoid 7 Spending Mistakes and Save More Money

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 …

437 MG How to Build Credit with a Secured Credit Card

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…

436 MG How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) on Your Home Loan

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…

440 MG Credit Bureau Expert Gives Insider Advice on Building Credit

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…

435 MG Pros and Cons of a Getting a Reverse Mortgage

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…

434 MG Financial Q&A: Tips to Pay Less Tax or Get a Bigger Refund

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 …

432 MG 6 Essential Habits of Financially Healthy People

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…

431 MG Should You Get or Pay Off a Home Mortgage?

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…