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191 MG Should You Take a 401(k) Loan?
Whether you should take a 401(k) loan depends on your situation. Learn the rules for borrowing from a 401(k) as well as the dangers so you can decide…
Money Girl
09/29/2010
190 MG Taking a 401(k) Withdrawal
Understand when you can take a 401(k) or 403(b) withdrawal and how much it'll cost you.
Money Girl
09/22/2010
“American Exceptionalism”: Voices From the Past
It is absolutely amazing the things we can learn from history. Even more amazing is how, very ofter, history appears to repeat itself. No, not in the…
189 MG How to Get COBRA Health Insurance Coverage
Find out who qualifies for COBRA health insurance coverage, how to get it, and what premium subsidies may be available to make health insurance affor…
Money Girl
09/15/2010
188 MG Should You Have a Joint Credit Card or an Authorized User?
Whether you should have a joint credit card or an authorized user is an important decision. Find out how each option affect your credit and liability.
Money Girl
09/08/2010
Creative Ways to Save a Few Bucks
Today's show is kind of unique. Due to all of your positive feedback, I decided to sit back and let Bo take the lead. I asked him to come up with a t…
187 MG How to Evaluate a Job Offer
Find out how to evaluate a job offer and what's important to consider when deciding whether to accept a job offer or to make a career change.
Money Girl
09/01/2010
186 MG What Is an Annuity and How Does It Work?
Find out what an annuity is, how an annuity invests money, and the pros and cons of buying an annuity.
Money Girl
08/25/2010
My Life: A Case Study
You have probably noticed that we are slightly off of our 2-week routine of getting you guys a new show this week. The reason is, well, because somet…
Prevent Your Car Accident from Becoming a Wreck
An unfortunate truth is that all of us, most likely, at some point in our lives will have to deal with being in a car accident. Of course the safety …
184 MG Should Couples Combine Their Personal Finances?
Whether couples should combine their personal finances is an important decision. Find out the different ways you can handle your finances as a couple…
Money Girl
08/04/2010
Taxes, They Are A-Changin’
To say that 2010 and 2011 are going to be 'unique' tax years would be quite an understatement. With all of the changes, or potential changes, heading…
182 MG How to Qualify for a Mortgage or Refinance
Find out how to qualify for a mortgage or a refinance and whether it's possible to get a mortgage with bad credit. Follow a suggested checklist to ma…
Money Girl
07/21/2010
181 MG The Best Apps for Personal Finances
Find out which mobile apps can help you improve your personal finances. The best apps for personal finances let you monitor your online accounts, kee…
Money Girl
07/14/2010
Start Early and Stay Ahead
We have received a number of emails lately asking what steps can young people take to start getting their financial houses in order from the very beg…
180 How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)
You can save for retirement without a 401(k). Whether you're self-employed, are a stay-at-home-spouse, or work for a small business that doesn't offe…
Money Girl
07/07/2010
How Well Do You Know Indexed Annuities?
What if I told you there was an investment where you had a guaranteed rate of return when the stock market was doing poorly, but then you could make …
179 MG The Best Rewards Credit Cards
Learn what the best rewards credit cards are and get tips on how best to use your rewards credit cards to make sure you get the most cash or other re…
Money Girl
06/23/2010
Why Volatility Can be Your Friend
While it comes as no surprise that it is a little harder to sleep at night when the stock market is bouncing all over the place, is there actually a …
177 MG Three Cheap Ways to Save for Retirement
Even though retirement may be a long way off, if you start using simple financial tactics now, rather than later, you'll be able to retire when you w…
Money Girl
06/09/2010