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What's the Difference Between a 401(k) and Solo 401(k)?

What's the Difference Between a 401(k) and Solo 401(k)?

Understand how a regular and solo 401(k) compare, who can have them, and ways to maximize their tax-advantaged benefits.

HSA Hacks–How to Optimize Your Health Savings Account

HSA Hacks–How to Optimize Your Health Savings Account

Understanding HSA rules and spending strategies can help you maximize their triple tax benefits.

Your Money and Cybersecurity with Adam Levin

Your Money and Cybersecurity with Adam Levin

Laura interviews Adam Levin, author, and host of the What the Hack podcast, about keeping your money safe from fraud and cybercrime.

10 Best Personal Finance Tools and Budgeting Apps

10 Best Personal Finance Tools and Budgeting Apps

Ten of the best free and paid personal finance tools and budgeting apps to consider, especially if you’re looking to replace Mint after it’s disconti…

HSAs in 2024–Understanding Changes and Maximizing Benefits
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HSAs in 2024–Understanding Changes and Maximizing Benefits

Understand the unique benefits of an HSA and rule changes for 2024.

High-Yield Savings Accounts–Pros, Cons, and Tips for Choosing One

High-Yield Savings Accounts–Pros, Cons, and Tips for Choosing One

Laura reviews what you should know about using a high-yield savings account (HYSA), including tips for choosing the best one and how to get the most …

Self-Employed? How to Find Affordable Health Insurance

Self-Employed? How to Find Affordable Health Insurance

Laura interviews Tom Morrissey, Founder of Healthy Business Group (HBG), an innovative healthcare benefit solution for businesses and solopreneurs, a…

How Much Money Do I Really Need to Retire?

How Much Money Do I Really Need to Retire?

Laura explains sources of retirement income and easy ways to determine how much money you need for a secure, comfortable retirement.

9 Money Moves to Make Now for a Prosperous 2024

9 Money Moves to Make Now for a Prosperous 2024

These nine financial tips will help you save money, get additional tax benefits, and make the most of your insurance, credit cards, and retirement ac…

8 Things to Know About Investing in a Brokerage Account

8 Things to Know About Investing in a Brokerage Account

We’ll cover tips for choosing a firm, selecting investments, and managing money wisely based on your financial goals.

Can You Max Out 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans in the Same Year?

Can You Max Out 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans in the Same Year?

You have some excellent employee benefits if you work for your state or local government.

2024’s Biggest Savings and Retirement Rule Changes

2024’s Biggest Savings and Retirement Rule Changes

Now is an excellent time to adjust your savings plan to take advantage of them in the New Year.

6 Ways to Prepare Kids for Financial Freedom

6 Ways to Prepare Kids for Financial Freedom

Helping kids achieve financial freedom as adults involves more than giving them money or paying for their education.

How a 529 College Savings Plan Makes College More Affordable

How a 529 College Savings Plan Makes College More Affordable

If you’re a parent or a future college student wondering how you’ll ever pay for college, this show is for you!

How Many Retirement Accounts Can You Have?

How Many Retirement Accounts Can You Have?

If you want a secure financial future, maxing out a tax-advantaged retirement account as early and as often as possible is the secret.

7 Benefits of SAVE for Student Loans and Your Credit

7 Benefits of SAVE for Student Loans and Your Credit

The White House created a new and more generous income-driven student loan repayment program known as SAVE, or Saving on a Valuable Education.

4 Tax-Savvy Moves for Entrepreneurs and Side-Hustlers

4 Tax-Savvy Moves for Entrepreneurs and Side-Hustlers

Whether you run a local mom-and-pop microbusiness, want to become a real estate agent, or do freelance work on the side of your day job, there are ma…

Term or Permanent–Which Type of Life Insurance Is Right for You?

Term or Permanent–Which Type of Life Insurance Is Right for You?

Laura answers a listener’s question about whether to buy term or permanent life insurance. Find out the main types of coverage, factors for getting a…

8 Debt Payoff Methods You Should Know

8 Debt Payoff Methods You Should Know

While you might think all debt is bad, some can actually improve your finances.

6 Smart Steps for Managing a Cash Windfall

6 Smart Steps for Managing a Cash Windfall

Before making decisions about a cash windfall, you must identify its purpose.