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7 Steps to Achieve Your Financial Goals Faster (Reissue)

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…

What Should My New Year's Money Resolutions Be for 2025?

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.

13 Things You Must Do for More Financial Success in the New Year

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…

5 Most Popular Money Girl Topics of 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.

This New Rule Makes Tapping Retirement Savings Easier

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.

5 Money-Saving Tax Changes for 2025

5 Money-Saving Tax Changes for 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about upcoming tax changes that could save money.

Tips for Budgeting with Unpredictable Expenses and Income (Reissue)

Tips for Budgeting with Unpredictable Expenses and Income (Reissue)

Helpful tips and tricks to plan for budget challenges related to unforeseen expenses.

4 Ways to Give a Young Child a Wealthy Future

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.

Creating a Disaster-Proof Financial Life

Creating a Disaster-Proof Financial Life

Laura interviews Tony Steuer about disaster preparedness and maintaining your financial first aid kit.

What Happens to a 401(k) When You Die?

What Happens to a 401(k) When You Die?

Laura answers a listener's question about how 401(k) retirement plan inheritance works.

7 Ways to Cut Healthcare Costs

7 Ways to Cut Healthcare Costs

Laura reviews seven ways to stay healthy while cutting the cost of healthcare for you and your family.

Should I Be Skeptical of Debt Consolidation?

Should I Be Skeptical of Debt Consolidation?

Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of debt consolidation and whether it's a legitimate strategy.

8 Money Rules for Happy Couples

8 Money Rules for Happy Couples

Laura reviews money rules for couples who want to avoid common pitfalls and have a healthy financial life.

What Should I Do With Extra Money Right Now?

What Should I Do With Extra Money Right Now?

Laura answers a listener’s question about ten smart moves to make now if you have a little or a lot of extra money.

7 Saving and Retirement Rule Changes for 2025

7 Saving and Retirement Rule Changes for 2025

Laura reviews seven changes to various tax-advantaged accounts starting in 2025 that can help you pay less tax and save more money.

Should I Take an IRA Withdrawal to Pay Off My Car?

Should I Take an IRA Withdrawal to Pay Off My Car?

Laura answers a listener’s question and reviews the rules and updated penalty exceptions for traditional IRA withdrawals.

How to Get Benefits and a Health Plan as a Solo Business Owner

How to Get Benefits and a Health Plan as a Solo Business Owner

Laura discusses affordable health plans and benefits for freelancers and solo business owners. Joined by Tom Morrissey from Healthy Business Group an…

Should I Create a Roth IRA Conversion Ladder?

Should I Create a Roth IRA Conversion Ladder?

Laura answers a listener question about the Roth IRA conversation strategy and how it could be used to retire early.

6 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Retirement Rules You Should Know

6 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Retirement Rules You Should Know

Laura reviews six RMD rules you should know and factor into your retirement planning.

What Types of Income Qualify for an IRA Contribution?

What Types of Income Qualify for an IRA Contribution?

Laura answers a listener's question about who can contribute to an individual retirement account or IRA based on your income.