Money Girl
Laura Adams provides short and friendly personal finance, small business, real estate, and investing tips to help you live a richer life. Whether you're just starting out or are already a savvy investor, Money Girl's advice will point you in the right direction.
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How Can I Stop Overpaying for Home Insurance?
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New Ways Homeownership Builds Wealth
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Lease or Buy?–How to Choose an Affordable Car (and Fix an Upside-Down Loan)
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How to Skip a Budget and Build More Wealth
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Should You Use a 401(k) Loan to Buy a House? Pros, Cons, and Rules
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Navigating Taxes with TurboTax Expert Lisa Greene-Lewis
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Rent vs. Buy: How to Build Wealth Whether You Lease or Own (Reissue)
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How Your Debt Compares With the Average American’s
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How to Invest When My 401(k) Fails Nondiscrimination?
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Save Too Much? Fix Excess Retirement Contributions Penalty-Free
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Is My Credit Mistake Permanent? How to Recover from Late Payments & Collections
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Tax Secrets for Real People, with Hannah Cole
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The Gifting Tax Guide: How to Give Money to Family Tax-Free
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1,000 Episodes! 7 Smart Ways to Invest $1,000 in Your Future
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What Is the Best High-Yield Savings Account?
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Is the 4% Rule Dead? 8 Personal Finance Rules of Thumb Explained
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Is Your Bank Account at Risk? 10 Dangerous Places to Never Use a Debit Card
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Wallet Audit: 9 Items to Remove Right Now
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7 Tips to Protect Expensive Valentine’s Jewelry
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15 Ways to Stop Impulse Spending and Save More (Reissue)
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Should I Invest Extra Money or Pay Down My Mortgage? (Reissue)
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Retirement for Two: The 2026 Spousal IRA Rules
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Should I Stop Investing for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?
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8 Ways Homeownership Builds Wealth in 2026
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529 Plan vs. Trump Account for Kids’ Education Expenses
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The Scholarship System: How to Graduate Debt-Free, with Jocelyn Pearson
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Should I Choose Traditional or Roth at Age 50?
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The 1031 Exchange: How to Defer Capital Gains Like a Pro
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How Can I Make a Cash Windfall Grow?
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Your Roadmap for More Wealth in 2026
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How Do Trump Accounts Work for Kids?
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Counterintuitive Money Advice–Nine Surprising Tips That Build Wealth (Reissue)
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Your Guide to Creating a Financial Plan in the New Year (Reissue)
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4 Ways to Give a Young Child a Wealthy Future (Reissue)
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Should I Max Out a 401(k) before Opening a Roth IRA?
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Using a 72(t) for Penalty-Free Early IRA Withdrawals
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How Should I Prioritize Retirement Accounts at Multiple Jobs?
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Navigating a Complex Health Insurance Landscape
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Is My Net Worth High Enough for My Age?
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Your Guide for Keeping (and Ditching) Financial Records
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Roth IRA Rules for Minors–How to Make Kids Millionaires (Reissue)
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7 Retirement Rules Changing in 2026
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BNPL vs. Credit Card–Which Option is Better?
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How to Build the Ultimate Financial Safety Net
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Holiday Gifts That Build Wealth for Kids
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6 Ways to Use Extra Money Wisely
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Should I Convert a Term Policy to Whole Life?
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Maximize Social Security with a Retirement Bridge Strategy
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How to File Taxes Without Overpaying?
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7 Mortgage Hacks to Pay Off Your Home Early
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