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Should I Get a Home Equity Investment Loan?
Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early.
Money Girl
05/16/2025
Social Security's Future--Fact vs Fiction with Bill Rainaldi
Laura interviews Bill Rainaldi, a financial services and Social Security expert, about the program and what the future may hold for retirees.
Money Girl
05/14/2025
Retirement Accounts Explained–5 Types You Should Know
Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time to invest.
Money Girl
05/09/2025
How Strategic Debt Elimination Builds Wealth Faster
Laura reviews how to identify good and bad debts and tips for paying off the right ones faster.
Money Girl
05/07/2025
7 Things to Do After Getting Fired or Leaving a Job
Laura answers a listener's question about getting financially organized after getting fired or leaving a job.
Money Girl
05/02/2025
Maximizing Value on Your Next Vehicle Purchase with Jessica Tavares
Laura interviews Jessica Tavares from Enterprise Car Sales about ways to purchase a car for less and have a better buying experience.
Money Girl
04/30/2025
Is Buying an Affordable Home Still Possible?
Laura answers a listener's question about tips and strategies for buying an affordable home in a tight housing market.
Money Girl
04/25/2025
The Ultimate Guide to Borrowing from Your 401(k)
Laura reviews the rules, pros, and cons of borrowing from a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b).
Money Girl
04/23/2025
Does a Roth Allow Me to Retire Richer?
Laura answers a listener's question about the benefits of investing using a Roth retirement account.
Money Girl
04/18/2025
Credit Unions: Your Financial Best Friend with Tansley Stearns
Laura interviews Tansley Stearns, a founding organizer of Backbone, a national coalition of credit unions working to ensure everyone has access to pe…
Money Girl
04/16/2025
6 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Volatile Markets
Laura answers a listener's question about managing investments when the financial markets are volatile and the economy seems uncertain.
Money Girl
04/11/2025
Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA–Which is Right for You?
Laura reviews the differences between two popular retirement accounts for business owners, a solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA.
Money Girl
04/09/2025
Should I Pay Down My Mortgage Early to Eliminate PMI?
Laura answers a listener's question about whether to focus on eliminating mortgage PMI or paying down other debts first.
Money Girl
04/04/2025
Home and Renters Insurance–5 Things You Should Know
Laura reviews what you should know about homeowners and renters insurance to maximize benefits and cut costs.
Money Girl
04/02/2025
Should I Prepay My Mortgage or Refinance?
Laura answers a listener's question about how to know if it's better to refinance a high-interest mortgage or to prepay it over time.
Money Girl
03/28/2025
9 Tips to Maximize Your Charitable Giving: Donations & Tax Benefits Explained
Did you know that Americans donate over $374 billion annually to charities? Giving back feels great, but did you know you can also maximize your tax …
Money Girl
03/26/2025
Is Switching to an Online Bank Worth It?
Laura answers a listener's question about finding the right digital savings account and gives tips for easily switching banks.
Money Girl
03/21/2025
What Happens to Your Money After You Die?
Laura reviews what happens to your assets and debts after your death, depending on your estate, marital status, and home state.
Money Girl
03/19/2025
Which Credit Card Builds Credit the Fastest?
Laura answers a listener's question about what type of credit card to use to rebuild credit the fastest way possible.
Money Girl
03/14/2025