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How to Know If You Can Retire Early
Laura reviews six steps for knowing if early retirement is right for you and tips for avoiding hefty penalties when tapping retirement accounts early.
Money Girl
07/17/2024
What Should I Do With an Old 401(k)?
Laura answers a listener's question about the best way to manage a 401(k) with a former employer.
Money Girl
07/12/2024
Solopreneur Success: Tips for Running a One-Person Business
Laura interviews Abbie Hale from Found, a free all-in-one banking solution for entrepreneurs, about streamlining your business and boosting productiv…
Money Girl
07/10/2024
How Many Roth Accounts Can I Have?
Laura answers a listener's question about using multiple Roth accounts and the annual contribution limits that apply.
Money Girl
07/05/2024
A 7-Point Mid-Year Checklist for Money Success
Take stock of your finances with Laura’s mid-year checklist for more money success.
Money Girl
07/03/2024
What Are Ways to Reduce My Taxes?
Laura answers three listeners’ questions about ways to reduce taxable income, cut taxes, and save more money.
Money Girl
06/28/2024
How to Maximize 401(k) Matching Funds
Laura explains what retirement plan matching is, how to maximize it, and what to do if you don’t have employer matching at work.
Money Girl
06/26/2024
Who Should Buy Cash Value Life Insurance?
Laura answers a listener's question about life insurance policies.
Money Girl
06/21/2024
How to Use a Spousal IRA to Boost Your Retirement
Laura explains what a spousal IRA is, its benefits, and who can use one to invest more for retirement.
Money Girl
06/19/2024
Should I Invest Extra Money or Pay Down My Mortgage?
Laura answers a listener’s question about whether to invest extra money or use it to pay down a mortgage for the best long-term benefits.
Money Girl
06/14/2024
How to Use a Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion
Laura explains the mega backdoor Roth conversion, who can use it, and more Roth strategies for boosting your retirement savings.
Money Girl
06/12/2024
What Tax Will I Owe on My Investments?
Laura answers a listener’s question about paying tax when selling an investment and what to do with the extra cash.
Money Girl
06/07/2024
8 Robo Platform Benefits Investors Should Know
Laura reviews what a robo investing platform is, her recommendations, and eight benefits of using one.
Money Girl
06/05/2024
Am I Investing Too Much for Retirement?
Laura answers listeners’ retirement questions about whether you’re investing too much and the tax-advantaged account rules after age 59.5.
Money Girl
05/31/2024
Time Value of Money (TVM) and Calculating Investment Returns
The time value of money, or TVM, is a fundamental concept that affects your financial planning and investment success. In this episode, we review the…
Money Girl
05/29/2024
When Should You Buy an Annuity for Retirement?
Laura answers a question about annuities and whether you should buy one for retirement income.
Money Girl
05/24/2024
5 Steps to Achieve FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Laura reviews variations of the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. You'll learn several strategies to become financially free and …
Money Girl
05/22/2024
Should I Be Worried About Social Security?
In another special Friday BONUS episode, Laura answers a listener’s question about Social Security retirement benefits and the future of the program.
Money Girl
05/17/2024
5 Options to Manage Your 401(k) After Leaving a Job
Laura reviews five options for managing your retirement account with an ex-employer.
Money Girl
05/15/2024
What Tax Do I Owe on My Home Sale?
Laura answers a question about selling your home and explains a legit way to skip taxes or pay significantly less, called the capital gains tax exclu…
Money Girl
05/10/2024