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Home Office Tax Deduction: 5 Essential Rules to Maximize Your Savings in 2025
Laura reviews who qualifies for the home office tax deduction and five rules for claiming it when you work from home.
Money Girl
02/12/2025
How to Budget with Irregular Income: 6 Steps for Freelancers & Self-Employed Workers
Laura answers a listener's question about how to manage money and create a budget when you have an irregular income.
Money Girl
02/07/2025
5 Essential Tax Record-Keeping Tips to Avoid IRS Headaches
Laura reviews tips to manage essential records so you pare down, follow IRS rules, and have what you need for future transactions.
Money Girl
02/05/2025
Maxing Out a 401(k) and IRA: Rules, Limits, and Tax Benefits Explained
Laura answers a listener's question about whether you can use multiple retirement accounts in the same year.
Money Girl
01/31/2025
Who's Eligible for a Spousal IRA?
Laura reviews the rules for using a spousal IRA, including who’s eligible to have one and the money-saving tax benefits you receive.
Money Girl
01/29/2025
What's the Future of Student Loan Debt Relief and SAVE?
Laura answers a listener's question about managing student loans in forbearance and reviews seven things about the SAVE Plan to know.
Money Girl
01/24/2025
Will Renting or Owning a Home Make You Wealthier?
Laura reviews the pros and cons of renting and owning a home and which option will likely build wealth for you and your family.
Money Girl
01/22/2025
How Can I Invest Confidently With Little Money?
Laura answers a listener's question about building wealth when you have a fixed income or little money to invest.
Money Girl
01/17/2025
5 Tips for Living and Working in Different States
Laura reviews tips for living in multiple states and ways to prepare your finances to do it successfully as a remote worker, sunbird, or snowbird.
Money Girl
01/15/2025
Does My Inheritance Count as Taxable Income?
Laura answers a listener's question about paying tax on an inheritance and managing it wisely.
Money Girl
01/10/2025
Counterintuitive Money Advice–9 Surprising Tips That Build Wealth (Reissue)
It's easy to follow intuitive financial advice, but don't overlook powerful counterintuitive tips. Laura reviews nine tips for building wealth that m…
Money Girl
01/08/2025
Where Should I Invest After Maximizing a 401(k)?
Laura answers a listener's question about how to invest wisely after maxing out a retirement plan at work.
Money Girl
01/03/2025
7 Steps to Achieve Your Financial Goals Faster (Reissue)
Achieving your financial goals is all about feeling happy and secure. Use this step-by-step guide to set the right financial goals and achieve them s…
Money Girl
12/30/2024
What Should My New Year's Money Resolutions Be for 2025?
Laura answers a listener's question about setting goals for the new year that build financial confidence and security after divorce.
Money Girl
12/27/2024
13 Things You Must Do for More Financial Success in the New Year
Laura reviews 13 critical things you can do to achieve financial success. Use this checklist to adopt better habits that move you closer to your mone…
Money Girl
12/23/2024
5 Most Popular Money Girl Topics of 2024
Laura gives a quick and dirty summary of her top five most popular shows of 2024.
Money Girl
12/20/2024
This New Rule Makes Tapping Retirement Savings Easier
Laura reviews the rules for taking retirement account withdrawals and a new rule for tapping them in an emergency.
Money Girl
12/18/2024
5 Money-Saving Tax Changes for 2025
Laura answers a listener's question about upcoming tax changes that could save money.
Money Girl
12/13/2024
Tips for Budgeting with Unpredictable Expenses and Income (Reissue)
Helpful tips and tricks to plan for budget challenges related to unforeseen expenses.
Money Girl
12/11/2024
4 Ways to Give a Young Child a Wealthy Future
Laura answers a listener's questions about how to find a trustworthy financial advisor and give a young child financial freedom.
Money Girl
12/06/2024