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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
Debunking 10 Costly Investing Misconceptions
Laura reviews ten costly misconceptions about investing that you should never believe.
Money Girl
05/08/2024
6 Rules for Contributing to an IRA and a 401(k)
Laura reviews six rules you should know to take advantage of multiple retirement accounts and avoid pitfalls.
Money Girl
05/01/2024
Understanding Bitcoin–It’s History, Halving, and Controversy
Laura explains Bitcoin's history, an upcoming event known as a halving, and why the cryptocurrency is controversial.
Money Girl
04/24/2024
Investing by Lump Sum versus Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)
Laura answers a listener’s question about investing a lump sum or using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. Find out what DCA is and its pros an…
Money Girl
04/17/2024
4 Strategies to Earn More Interest on Savings
4 Strategies to Earn More Interest on Savings
Money Girl
04/10/2024
10 Rules for Successful Investing You Should Know
Laura reviews ten critical investing rules to build wealth and achieve your financial goals.
Money Girl
04/03/2024
How Asset Location Cuts Taxes and Saves Money
Learn about asset location, how it can help you minimize taxes, and how to find the optimal strategy for you.
Money Girl
03/27/2024
Tips for Using a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to Save Money
Find out how HRAs work, are different from other medical savings options, and how to use one to dramatically cut the cost of healthcare and save more…
Money Girl
03/20/2024
Traditional or Roth IRA–Which is Better?
Understand the differences between a traditional and Roth IRA, the updated rules, who qualifies to use them, and which is better for your financial s…
Money Girl
03/13/2024
7 Strategies to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Laura answers a listener's question about the best way to pay off credit cards. You'll learn the seven best strategies to reduce card balances and qu…
Money Girl
03/06/2024
10 Ways to Cut Car Insurance Premiums
Clever ways to reduce the cost of auto insurance without jeopardizing your financial security.
Money Girl
02/28/2024
How to Stay Safe from Zombie Debt
Discover what zombie debt is, tips to stay safe from terrifying zombie collectors, the statute of limitations on debt, and four ways to handle an ol…
Money Girl
02/21/2024
What is a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)?
Find out how a self-directed IRA differs from a regular one, who can benefit from using one, and other types of self-directed accounts you might cons…
Money Girl
02/14/2024
Tips for Budgeting with Unpredictable Expenses and Income
Helpful tips and tricks to plan for budget challenges related to unforeseen expenses.
Money Girl
02/07/2024
Earning Passive Income with Private Real Estate Investing
Earning passive income through private real estate investing.
Money Girl
01/31/2024
4 Common HSA Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Laura answers a listener’s question about correcting a common HSA mistake and discusses resolving other confusing account issues that frequently occu…
Money Girl
01/24/2024
Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC – Pros and Cons for Your Small Business
Differences between a sole proprietorship and an LLC.
Money Girl
01/17/2024
7 Pros and Cons of Investing in a 401(k) Retirement Plan
Understand the pros and cons of using a 401(k) when you have an employer or work for yourself so you have plenty of money when you’re ready to kick b…
Money Girl
01/10/2024