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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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331 MG What You Should Know About Credit-Based Insurance Scores

331 MG What You Should Know About Credit-Based Insurance Scores

Understand why credit-based insurance scores are used and how to improve them. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
07:1216/10/2013
330 MG Which Charitable Contributions Are Tax-Deductible?

330 MG Which Charitable Contributions Are Tax-Deductible?

Understand what kinds of donations and purchases are tax-deductible and how to claim them. Get the Money Girl book! http://MoneyGirlBook.com
07:0409/10/2013
329 MG 3 Fitness Tax Breaks to Save You Money

329 MG 3 Fitness Tax Breaks to Save You Money

Find out how to save money while getting fit. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
07:5302/10/2013
328 MG Is There Insurance Against Losing Investments?

328 MG Is There Insurance Against Losing Investments?

When you lose investment money, find out how the SIPC helps you get it back. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
06:3325/09/2013
238 MG How to Stop Procrastinating Money Management

238 MG How to Stop Procrastinating Money Management

4 financial roadblocks and how to break through them to jumpstart your success now
07:5418/09/2013
327 MG How Borrowers Should Handle Rising Interest Rates

327 MG How Borrowers Should Handle Rising Interest Rates

As the economy heats up and interest rates rise, find out how to save money.Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
07:2411/09/2013
326 MG Do College Students Need Renters Insurance?

326 MG Do College Students Need Renters Insurance?

Find out when it does and doesn't make sense for college students to buy renters insurance. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
06:1804/09/2013
325 MG What Is Obamacare? 8 Facts Everyone Should Know

325 MG What Is Obamacare? 8 Facts Everyone Should Know

Understand 8 important facts about Obamacare and health care reform. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
08:0928/08/2013
324 MG Don’t Miss Hidden Car Insurance Discounts

324 MG Don’t Miss Hidden Car Insurance Discounts

Don't miss 10 money-saving car insurance discounts that help you keep more of your hard-earned money. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
06:4121/08/2013
323 MG Does Applying for Credit Hurt Credit Scores?

323 MG Does Applying for Credit Hurt Credit Scores?

Find out what happens to credit scores when you apply for new credit or have an existing credit limit changed. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
07:0914/08/2013
322 MG How to Use a 529 Plan to Pay for College

322 MG How to Use a 529 Plan to Pay for College

To stretch your college savings, find out how to use a tax-advantaged account. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
08:2007/08/2013
297 MG Yard Sale Tips to Earn More Money

297 MG Yard Sale Tips to Earn More Money

Your checklist to prepare for a money-making garage sale.
07:5731/07/2013
321 MG 5 Worst Money Mistakes Couples Make

321 MG 5 Worst Money Mistakes Couples Make

Find out the 5 worst financial mistakes that couples make--and how to avoid them for a happy future. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
08:3025/07/2013
320 MG How Do You Find a Financial Advisor? (Part 2)

320 MG How Do You Find a Financial Advisor? (Part 2)

Using a financial advisor can be the key to improving your personal finances. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com
09:2412/07/2013
319 MG How Do You Find a Financial Advisor? (Part 1)

319 MG How Do You Find a Financial Advisor? (Part 1)

Working with the right advisor can be the key to achieving your financial dreams. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com.
05:2609/07/2013
271 MG Financial Advice That Will Make You Rich

271 MG Financial Advice That Will Make You Rich

5 principles of building wealth and achieving financial success.
09:4403/07/2013
318 MG How Can I Get Credit With Bad Credit?

318 MG How Can I Get Credit With Bad Credit?

Smart ways to build credit when you're recovering from a financial hardship.
07:0626/06/2013
273 MG Your Guide to the Roth IRA, Part 2

273 MG Your Guide to the Roth IRA, Part 2

Fast track your retirement savings with this tax-advantaged account.
08:2319/06/2013
317 MG What Are Employee Stock Options and RSUs?

317 MG What Are Employee Stock Options and RSUs?

Types of stock benefits employees may receive and how they're taxed.
06:5212/06/2013
316 MG How to Increase Your Cash Flow (Part 2)

316 MG How to Increase Your Cash Flow (Part 2)

Turbo-charge your cash flow by owning the right assets.
08:0305/06/2013
315 MG How to Increase Your Cash Flow (Part 1)

315 MG How to Increase Your Cash Flow (Part 1)

Find out how to crush negative cash flow that's hurting your finances.
07:1629/05/2013
314 MG The Law About Debt Collections Harassment

314 MG The Law About Debt Collections Harassment

Know how to put a debt collections company in its place.
07:1722/05/2013
266 MG PayPal or Credit Card-Which is Safer?

266 MG PayPal or Credit Card-Which is Safer?

Get 7 tips to stay safe when you're shopping online.
08:3015/05/2013
313 MG Tips to Buy Permanent Life Insurance (Part 2)

313 MG Tips to Buy Permanent Life Insurance (Part 2)

Money Girl explains universal and variable life insurance and gives 5 tips for buying insurance.
06:1408/05/2013
312 MG Tips to Buy Permanent Life Insurance (Part 1)

312 MG Tips to Buy Permanent Life Insurance (Part 1)

Money Girl helps you understand what kind of life insurance is right for your situation.
07:4801/05/2013
311 MG 6 Retirement Accounts You Should Know About (Part 2)

311 MG 6 Retirement Accounts You Should Know About (Part 2)

The best retirement plans to grow a nest egg for the future.
08:0024/04/2013
310 MG 6 Retirement Accounts You Should Know About, Part 1

310 MG 6 Retirement Accounts You Should Know About, Part 1

Find out which retirement accounts you can use to grow a nest egg.
09:0617/04/2013
308 MG 5 Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance

308 MG 5 Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance

5 tips to pay less for car insurance without sacrificing your safety.
08:2927/03/2013
307 MG Money and Kids: Tips for Teaching Children About Finances

307 MG Money and Kids: Tips for Teaching Children About Finances

Fun, easy ways to make your child a financial genius.
08:3520/03/2013
306 MG How to Buy a Home With Someone Else (Part 2)

306 MG How to Buy a Home With Someone Else (Part 2)

Tips to avoid misunderstandings with a property ownership agreement.
07:0713/03/2013
305 MG How to Buy a Home With Someone Else, Part One

305 MG How to Buy a Home With Someone Else, Part One

How to protect your finances when you cobuy real estate.
06:4106/03/2013
304 MG What Is an IRA CD?

304 MG What Is an IRA CD?

Tips for buying CDs and whether you should own one in an IRA.
07:3927/02/2013
303 MG 3 Action Steps to Improve Your Credit Score

303 MG 3 Action Steps to Improve Your Credit Score

Why credit matters and simple steps to boost your scores quickly.
07:4220/02/2013
302 MG Should You Contribute to a Non-Deductible IRA?

302 MG Should You Contribute to a Non-Deductible IRA?

Rules for contributing to multiple retirement accounts.
09:1213/02/2013
301 MG Ways to Use Retirement Savings to Buy a Home

301 MG Ways to Use Retirement Savings to Buy a Home

How to tap retirement savings for down payment money.
06:5206/02/2013
300 MG How to Save a Down Payment to Buy a Home, Part 2

300 MG How to Save a Down Payment to Buy a Home, Part 2

Ways to save for a home down payment and where to keep it.
07:0930/01/2013
299 MG How to Save a Down Payment to Buy a Home, Part 1

299 MG How to Save a Down Payment to Buy a Home, Part 1

Tips to save for a down payment and the best places to keep it safe.
06:4323/01/2013
298 MG How to Save Money (and Stress) When Moving

298 MG How to Save Money (and Stress) When Moving

Cut the expense and hassle of your next local or long-distance move.
07:5416/01/2013
249 MG 7 Days to Healthier Personal Finances

249 MG 7 Days to Healthier Personal Finances

Take the 7-day challenge to improve your finances and future security.
08:1802/01/2013
296 MG How to Make a Balance Transfer Pay Off

296 MG How to Make a Balance Transfer Pay Off

Get rid of debt faster by using a balance transfer credit card.
06:2419/12/2012
294 MG Your Guide to Renters Insurance

294 MG Your Guide to Renters Insurance

Who really needs renters insurance and how to choose the best policy.
07:1205/12/2012
293 MG 7 Essential Rules to Build Credit Fast

293 MG 7 Essential Rules to Build Credit Fast

Follow these rules to become creditworthy as quickly as possible.
08:5028/11/2012
290 MG Avoid Financial Problems in Your Relationship (Part 2)

290 MG Avoid Financial Problems in Your Relationship (Part 2)

Is your partner a financial match? Find out in this 2-part guest series.
13:0907/11/2012
289 MG Avoid Financial Problems in Your Relationship (Part 1)

289 MG Avoid Financial Problems in Your Relationship (Part 1)

Is your partner a financial match? Find out in this 2-part guest series.
10:5431/10/2012
287 MG Should You Use a 401(k) to Pay Off Credit Cards?

287 MG Should You Use a 401(k) to Pay Off Credit Cards?

Is it better to have a retirement nest egg and debt-or neither?
08:4910/10/2012
286 MG Settle Debt or Pay in Full-What's Better for Your Credit?

286 MG Settle Debt or Pay in Full-What's Better for Your Credit?

Tactics to handle old debt and preserve your credit scores.
07:3303/10/2012
285 MG Who Needs Life Insurance? You Do!

285 MG Who Needs Life Insurance? You Do!

Learn how much life insurance you need and where to get it.
07:4326/09/2012
284 MG Does it Pay to Go Back to School?

284 MG Does it Pay to Go Back to School?

5 tips to decide when getting more education pays off.
07:3219/09/2012
283 MG 7 Things to Know About Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

283 MG 7 Things to Know About Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

Go under the hood of ARMs and see how they really work.
09:1712/09/2012
282 MG Family Financials: What to Expect When You're Expecting

282 MG Family Financials: What to Expect When You're Expecting

7 things to consider before a new family member arrives.
07:1705/09/2012