Money Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for a Richer Life

How Consolidating Credit Card Debt Affects Your Credit Scores

Hinzugefügt: 12. Juli 2023

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...

How Much Retirement Savings You Should Have by Age

Hinzugefügt: 5. Juli 2023

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...

9 Savvy Credit Building Tips for Better Finances

Hinzugefügt: 28. Juni 2023

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...

Counterintuitive Money Advice–9 Surprising Tips That Build Wealth

Hinzugefügt: 21. Juni 2023

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...

7 Secrets to Build Financial Resilience Post-Pandemic

Hinzugefügt: 14. Juni 2023

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...

What Happens If You Over-Contribute to a Retirement Account?

Hinzugefügt: 7. Juni 2023

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...

Understanding Your Social Security Retirement Benefits

Hinzugefügt: 31. Mai 2023

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...

Roth IRA Rules for Minors–How to Make Kids Millionaires

Hinzugefügt: 24. Mai 2023

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....

How to Know When to Invest or Prepay Debt

Hinzugefügt: 17. Mai 2023

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...

Travel Insurance: An Expert’s Guide to Finding the Best Policy

Hinzugefügt: 10. Mai 2023

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...

7 Best Ways to Invest Extra Cash

Hinzugefügt: 3. Mai 2023

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...

How to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes (Legally) on Your Home Sale

Hinzugefügt: 26. April 2023

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...

Taking 401(k) Loans–11 Pros and Cons You Should Know

Hinzugefügt: 19. April 2023

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...

Pros and Cons of Buying an Investment Property Before a First Home

Hinzugefügt: 12. April 2023

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...

Too Rich for a Roth IRA? Use 3 Legal Ways to Have One

Hinzugefügt: 5. April 2023

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...

The Best Path to Financial Success is Your Own

Hinzugefügt: 29. März 2023

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...

FDIC and SIPC Rules–How Much Money Do They Protect?

Hinzugefügt: 22. März 2023

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...

Expert Advice on Real Estate Investing and Syndication

Hinzugefügt: 15. März 2023

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...

When Is the Roth 401(k) Right for You?

Hinzugefügt: 8. März 2023

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...

Women and Money: Tips from Experts on Taking Control of Your Finances

Hinzugefügt: 1. März 2023

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...