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Rules for Using a Health Savings Account (HSA) as a Couple
Whether you’re married or have a domestic partner, Laura clarifies the IRS rules for opening, contributing, and spending your HSA.
Money Girl
01/03/2024
13 Things You Must Do for More Financial Success in 2024
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
12/27/2023
7 Smart Ways to Invest Extra Money
Laura answers a best friend’s question about what to do with her extra money and how to invest it.
Money Girl
12/20/2023
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.
Money Girl
12/13/2023
HSA Hacks–How to Optimize Your Health Savings Account
Understanding HSA rules and spending strategies can help you maximize their triple tax benefits.
Money Girl
12/06/2023
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.
Money Girl
11/29/2023
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…
Money Girl
11/22/2023
HSAs in 2024–Understanding Changes and Maximizing Benefits
Understand the unique benefits of an HSA and rule changes for 2024.
Money Girl
11/15/2023
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 …
Money Girl
11/08/2023
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…
Money Girl
11/01/2023
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.
Money Girl
10/25/2023
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…
Money Girl
10/18/2023
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.
Money Girl
10/11/2023
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.
Money Girl
10/04/2023
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.
Money Girl
09/27/2023
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.
Money Girl
09/20/2023
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!
Money Girl
09/13/2023
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.
Money Girl
09/06/2023
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.
Money Girl
08/30/2023
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…
Money Girl
08/23/2023