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UGMA and UTMA Accounts—Understanding the Benefits and Drawbacks
Minors typically can’t own assets in their name; however, states have adopted laws that allow a custodian to hold assets for a minor until they becom…
Money Girl
07/26/2023
Financial Wisdom, Stories, and Lessons–Celebrating 15 Years of Money Girl
When I say I've created over 700 shows and recorded my first episode over 15 years ago, people often look stunned and tell me they can't believe it. …
Money Girl
07/19/2023
How Consolidating Credit Card Debt Affects Your Credit Scores
Consolidating credit card debt comes with several pros and cons, depending on the details.
Money Girl
07/12/2023
How Much Retirement Savings You Should Have by Age
Figuring out how much you should save for retirement can seem more like an art than a science, especially if you’re unclear about critical planning v…
Money Girl
07/05/2023
9 Savvy Credit Building Tips for Better Finances
Good credit helps you save money and improve your finances in other ways, even if you never borrow a dime.
Money Girl
06/28/2023
Counterintuitive Money Advice–9 Surprising Tips That Build Wealth
It's easy to follow intuitive financial advice, but don't overlook powerful counterintuitive tips. Laura reviews nine tips for building wealth that m…
Money Girl
06/21/2023
7 Secrets to Build Financial Resilience Post-Pandemic
While no one can eliminate money stressors, there are affordable ways to reduce them, protect your finances, and boost your peace of mind.
Money Girl
06/14/2023
What Happens If You Over-Contribute to a Retirement Account?
Ultimately, it’s your job to make sure you don’t over-contribute.
Money Girl
06/07/2023
Understanding Your Social Security Retirement Benefits
Social Security has had many changes and amendments, such as adding disability insurance, supplemental income, and Medicare. But we’ll just focus on …
Money Girl
05/31/2023
Roth IRA Rules for Minors–How to Make Kids Millionaires
We’ll cover legitimate ways minors can have a Roth IRA and take advantage of its massive tax-saving benefits.
Money Girl
05/24/2023
How to Know When to Invest or Prepay Debt
You'll learn a simple method to prioritize your precious resources, achieve financial goals more efficiently, and build wealth faster.
Money Girl
05/17/2023
Travel Insurance: An Expert’s Guide to Finding the Best Policy
Whether you’re unsure what travel insurance covers or think you understand the product, don’t miss our conversation—especially if you’re planning or …
Money Girl
05/10/2023
7 Best Ways to Invest Extra Cash
Once you have a solid financial foundation and suddenly have extra income due to a pay increase, cash windfall, inheritance, or a reduction in expens…
Money Girl
05/03/2023
How to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes (Legally) on Your Home Sale
If you have a capital gain on a home sale, the good news is that you may qualify to exclude all or some of it from your taxable income, saving a bund…
Money Girl
04/26/2023
Taking 401(k) Loans–11 Pros and Cons You Should Know
Whether you should take a loan from your workplace retirement plan depends on your financial circumstances and plan for using the funds.
Money Girl
04/19/2023
Pros and Cons of Buying an Investment Property Before a First Home
Today we'll be talking about buying real estate and whether it's a good idea to become an investor or landlord before purchasing a home for yourself.
Money Girl
04/12/2023
Too Rich for a Roth IRA? Use 3 Legal Ways to Have One
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how my various retirement accounts will affect my future income, specifically the taxes I'll have to pay.
Money Girl
04/05/2023
The Best Path to Financial Success is Your Own
Laura interviews Maya Lau, host of Other People’s Pockets, about her journey from award-winning reporting to executive podcast producer. We discuss h…
Money Girl
03/29/2023
FDIC and SIPC Rules–How Much Money Do They Protect?
Today’s show was inspired by the recent collapse of several banks with significant exposure to the technology sector.
Money Girl
03/22/2023
Expert Advice on Real Estate Investing and Syndication
Whether you’re brand new to real estate, you want to start actively investing in it, or you prefer passive income while someone else handles all the …
Money Girl
03/15/2023