Laura answers a listener’s question about whether to take out a personal loan to pay off a credit card and the long-term effect on her credit scores.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A...
Laura reviews ways to calculate the retirement savings you need and exactly how much you should have by age to keep your goals on track.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is...
Find out why maintaining high credit scores improves your financial life, how your scores stack up against the average, and nine tips for building excellent credit.Money Girl is hosted by Laura...
Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 302-365-0308.Find Money Girl...
Building financial resilience can be the difference between surviving or sinking under stress. Laura reviews strategies for being prepared for unexpected situations, especially in an uncertain...
Laura answers a listener’s question about contributing too much to a 401(k) and reviews contribution limits for various accounts, how to correct overpayments, and avoid penalties.Money Girl is...
Laura reviews how the Social Security retirement benefit works, including how you qualify, how much you receive, and six common myths. Even if you’re nowhere near retirement age, getting familiar...
Laura answers a listener’s question about the Roth IRA rules for his minor kids and how to pay them and correctly report the income for working in his business.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams....
Laura covers questions to ask yourself to prioritize your resources and know if prepaying debt or investing will build your wealth faster.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is...
Laura interviews Stan Sandberg from TravelInsurance.com about what everyone should know about travel insurance and how to choose the best policy.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams.Have a money...
Laura answers a listener’s question about how to invest extra cash after maxing out a retirement plan at work.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a...
Laura covers what to know about selling your home and the taxes you could owe. She explains a legit way to skip taxes or pay significantly less, called section 121 or capital gains tax...
Laura answers a listener’s question about 401(k) loans and using them to pay off credit card debt. She covers 11 pros and cons of taking a loan from a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or...
Laura answers a listener’s question by reviewing tips to prioritize your financial goals and the ten main pros and cons of buying an investment property before your first home.Money Girl is hosted...
Laura covers three legit ways to have a Roth IRA–even if you’re technically ineligible because you earn too much–and why their tax-free benefits are so powerful for young owners and retirees.Money...
Laura interviews Maya Lau, host of Other People’s Pockets, about her journey from award-winning reporting to executive podcast producer. We discuss her guests’ insights, mom’s counterintuitive...
Laura reviews what the FDIC does for depositors and how to make sure your money is always protected. You’ll learn how it compares to SIPC protection on certain investments.Money Girl is hosted by...
Laura interviews Denise Piazza, CPA from One Street Capital, about making profitable real estate investments on your own or through passive syndication, where someone else handles all the...
Laura answers a listener’s question about choosing a traditional or Roth retirement account at work.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a money...
To celebrate Women's History Month, Laura interviews a diverse panel of female financial experts about their career and personal success. They're passionate about sharing knowledge and encouraging...