Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of buying a rental property before a first home. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-my-first-home-be-an-investment-property/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www...
Jul 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 941
Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/9-tips-to-cut-your-power-bill-when-the-heat-soars/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links...
Jul 02, 2025•12 min•Ep. 940
Laura answers a listener's question about self-directed IRAs and how to invest with them wisely. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-use-a-self-directed-ira/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ ht...
Jun 27, 2025•19 min•Ep. 939
Laura reviews the pros and cons of investing in stocks and five ways to own them with less risk. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-invest-in-stocks-with-less-risk/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.c...
Jun 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 938
Laura answers a listener's question about saving and investing as you approach retirement or have a newly retired partner or spouse. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-save-and-invest-approaching-retirement/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Ti...
Jun 20, 2025•12 min•Ep. 937
Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-retire-with-over-100-000-of-annual-income/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickand...
Jun 18, 2025•16 min•Ep. 936
Laura answers a listener's question about protecting valuable personal property not fully covered by homeowners or condo insurance. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/do-i-need-personal-articles-policy-pap-insurance/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty ...
Jun 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 935
Laura interviews Peter Cuneo about leadership tips and how to use them to improve your personal finances. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/money-and-leadership-lessons-with-peter-cuneo/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick an...
Jun 11, 2025•24 min•Ep. 934
Laura answers a listener's question about where to start saving money for her kids' college and future needs. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-the-best-places-to-save-money-for-kids/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Qu...
Jun 06, 2025•16 min•Ep. 933
Laura reviews tips for couples and partners who want more life and financial success. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/richer-relationshipsfinding-the-right-partner-for-success/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty ...
Jun 04, 2025•11 min•Ep. 932
Laura answers a listener's question about prioritizing money for various goals like buying a home, eliminating debt, and retiring. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-use-extra-cash-for-savings-investments-or-debt/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tip...
May 30, 2025•15 min•Ep. 931
Laura reviews seven main types of cryptocurrencies and their purposes. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-digital-assets7-types-of-cryptocurrencies/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: htt...
May 28, 2025•10 min•Ep. 930
Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-get-a-mortgage-or-save-to-pay-cash-for-a-home/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl i...
May 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 929
Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/selling-your-home-how-to-avoid-capital-gains-tax/transcript Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick ...
May 21, 2025•14 min•Ep. 928
Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddi...
May 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 927
Laura interviews Bill Rainaldi, a financial services and Social Security expert, about the program and what the future may hold for retirees. Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time to invest. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter...
May 14, 2025•36 min•Ep. 926
Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time to invest. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickand...
May 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 925
Laura reviews how to identify good and bad debts and tips for paying off the right ones faster. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddir...
May 07, 2025•15 min•Ep. 924
Laura answers a listener's question about getting financially organized after getting fired or leaving a job. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://w...
May 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 923
Laura interviews Jessica Tavares from Enterprise Car Sales about ways to purchase a car for less and have a better buying experience. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickand...
Apr 30, 2025•25 min•Ep. 922
Laura answers a listener's question about tips and strategies for buying an affordable home in a tight housing market. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ ...
Apr 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 921
Laura reviews the rules, pros, and cons of borrowing from a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b). 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ http...
Apr 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 920
Laura answers a listener's question about the benefits of investing using a Roth retirement account. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quicka...
Apr 18, 2025•13 min•Ep. 919
Laura interviews Tansley Stearns, a founding organizer of Backbone, a national coalition of credit unions working to ensure everyone has access to people-first financial options. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick...
Apr 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 918
Laura answers a listener's question about managing investments when the financial markets are volatile and the economy seems uncertain. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quicka...
Apr 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 917
Laura reviews the differences between two popular retirement accounts for business owners, a solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ h...
Apr 09, 2025•14 min•Ep. 916
Laura answers a listener's question about whether to focus on eliminating mortgage PMI or paying down other debts first. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com...
Apr 04, 2025•15 min•Ep. 915
Laura reviews what you should know about homeowners and renters insurance to maximize benefits and cut costs. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://w...
Apr 02, 2025•18 min•Ep. 914
Laura answers a listener's question about how to know if it's better to refinance a high-interest mortgage or to prepay it over time. 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) 364-0308. Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips. Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickand...
Mar 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 913
Did you know that Americans donate over $374 billion annually to charities? Giving back feels great, but did you know you can also maximize your tax savings in the process? In this episode, Laura shares nine expert tips to help you give smarter, whether it’s understanding IRS rules, choosing the right organizations, or leveraging tax-efficient strategies like donor-advised funds. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a money question? Send an email t...
Mar 26, 2025•12 min•Ep. 912
