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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
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,…
Money Girl
11/04/2015
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…
Money Girl
10/28/2015
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…
Money Girl
10/21/2015
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…
Money Girl
10/14/2015
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…
Money Girl
09/23/2015
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…
Money Girl
09/16/2015
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…
Money Girl
09/08/2015
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…
Money Girl
09/02/2015
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,…
Money Girl
08/26/2015
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 …
Money Girl
08/12/2015
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&…
Money Girl
08/05/2015
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…
Money Girl
07/29/2015
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 …
Money Girl
07/22/2015
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…
Money Girl
07/15/2015