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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
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
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…
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 …
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 …
In Case of Emergency… Listen to This!
So we head to Chicago for a conference and the market decides to misbehave! The Euro-Zone deteriorates, there is an oil spill that can't be stopped, …
168 MG Who's Eligible for Family and Medical Leave from Work?
When you need to leave work to care for a new child, a sick family member, or for yourself, certain employees are covered under the Family and Medica…
Money Girl
04/07/2010
167 MG How Long to Keep Financial Records
Are you drowning in paper but afraid that you'll throw away something you might need? Find out which records to keep and for how long.
Money Girl
03/31/2010
Time For Your Check-Up…
With all of the media coverage concerning the new health care legislation, it would be easy to focus on the ins and outs of the new bill. However, we…
Clear the Clutter
Today's show is on an issue that we all face, yet not many people know how to handle. It's happened to every one of us. You start a folder to house a…
Understanding Unemployment
Today's show isn't exactly one of those that gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. The topic is, however, one of those that is a necessary evil …
161 MG Are You Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Find out whether you should be paid for your overtime work.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to money@qdnow…
Money Girl
02/10/2010
155 MG New Year's Money Resolutions to Keep
Three action steps for setting financial goals in the New Year!Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to money@q…
Money Girl
12/30/2009
Year-End Clean Up
As we wind down 2009, what sort of things should you be thinking about? Well, in my life, it seems like every December there are a million things goi…
152 MG What to Consider Before Doing a Refinance
Find out if doing a refinance is best for your situation.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]…
Money Girl
12/02/2009
TGI BLACK FRIDAY!!
Some people love Christmas or Thanksgiving or maybe New Year's or Valentine's day, but, while I do enjoy these holidays very much, there is one day e…
The Tortoise, or the Hare?
Today's show is on a topic that I feel is very easy to understand, but, for some reason, very often overlooked. While overlooking this seemingly smal…
Inflation Concerns…?
If you watch any piece of news, read any bit of financial commentary (which you probably do since you listen to this show), or have any sense of how …
144 MG Use a 72(t) Plan to Avoid the Early Withdrawal Penalty
Find out about a little-known retirement account tax rule.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to money@qdnow.…
Money Girl
10/07/2009