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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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221 MG How Being a Lazy Investor Can Pay Off

221 MG How Being a Lazy Investor Can Pay Off

Learn about two broad investing philosophies and which one researchers say will put more money in your pocket in the long run.
07:1525/05/2011
220 MG Your Money Mindset: Is It Hurting Your Finances?

220 MG Your Money Mindset: Is It Hurting Your Finances?

Fixing your finances starts with your money mindset.
07:3318/05/2011
219 MG 10 Rules About 401(k) Plans You Should Know

219 MG 10 Rules About 401(k) Plans You Should Know

Find out how a 401(k) retirement plan really works.
10:2811/05/2011
218 MG How to Find a Second Source of Income

218 MG How to Find a Second Source of Income

Learn 6 ways to pick up multiple paychecks.
08:0204/05/2011
183 MG How Much Do You Need to Retire?

183 MG How Much Do You Need to Retire?

Get tips on figuring out how much money you need to retire. Learn the factors to consider and how to use online retirement calculators to calculate how much money you need to retire.
07:4727/04/2011
217 MG SEP-IRA: Should You Have One?

217 MG SEP-IRA: Should You Have One?

Find out how a SEP-IRA can help you save for retirement.
09:0520/04/2011
216 MG When Is It Bad to Contribute to an IRA?

216 MG When Is It Bad to Contribute to an IRA?

When you contribute to a traditional IRA you don't always get a tax benefit. Find out when you should contribute to both a 401(k) and an IRA and when you shouldn't. http://j.mp/MoneyBooks
10:1013/04/2011
215 MG Take Control of Your Finances with a Personal Money Day

215 MG Take Control of Your Finances with a Personal Money Day

Find out how to prepare for and use a Personal Money Day to take control of your finances. Get six suggested tasks that can make the time you spend on your finances pay big dividends for decades. http://j.mp/MoneyBooks
08:1006/04/2011
214 MG Tax Boot Camp: Session 3

214 MG Tax Boot Camp: Session 3

If you haven't filed your tax return yet, don't sweat it! Get 7 last-minute tips to file your income tax return and meet the deadline so you stay out of trouble with the IRS. http://j.mp/MoneyBooks
09:2430/03/2011
213 MG Tax Boot Camp: Session 2

213 MG Tax Boot Camp: Session 2

Do you know how to avoid an IRS tax audit? Find out how the IRS selects tax returns to audit, how you can avoid being chosen for a tax audit, and what to do if you are chosen for a tax audit. http://j.mp/MoneyBooks
08:1823/03/2011
212 MG Tax Boot Camp: Session 1

212 MG Tax Boot Camp: Session 1

Find out how tax deductions and tax credits save you money. Learn which deductions and tax credits you're eligible for and how to use them to pay less tax. http://j.mp/MoneyBooks
09:4316/03/2011
211 MG How to Deal with Money Stress

211 MG How to Deal with Money Stress

Find out four key causes of financial stress and how to handle them. Get 10 tips to dealing with money stress that will help you improve your relationships, health, and sense of well-being. http://j.mp/MoneyBooks
09:4109/03/2011
147 MG Does Canceling a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Score?

147 MG Does Canceling a Credit Card Hurt Your Credit Score?

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5802/03/2011
082 MG What's In Your Wallet?

082 MG What's In Your Wallet?

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:5123/02/2011
209 MG Tips for First-Time CD Buyers

209 MG Tips for First-Time CD Buyers

CDs offer a guaranteed return on your money that's completely safe. Get an overview of the different types of CDs, learn where to find high-yield CDs, and find out how to use "laddering" to maximize your CD income.
10:0609/02/2011
207 MG Invest Like a Pro on Any Income

207 MG Invest Like a Pro on Any Income

You can build a nest egg for your future no matter how much or how little you earn. Find the best places to invest your money like a pro, even if you just have a small amount to put aside.
08:2926/01/2011
206 MG Six Types of Financial Advisors

206 MG Six Types of Financial Advisors

Find out how to use different types of financial advisors to achieve your goals. Whether you want to build wealth, get answers to complex questions, save money on taxes, protect your assets, plan for retirement, or get the motivation to make changes, there's an advisor for that.
08:5119/01/2011
204 MG Smart Moves for Guaranteed Financial Success

204 MG Smart Moves for Guaranteed Financial Success

Find out how you can accomplish the 6 smart moves for financial success.
08:2829/12/2010
203 MG Six Ways to Revolutionize Your Money Management

203 MG Six Ways to Revolutionize Your Money Management

Learn 6 ways to improve your money management so you get more done in less time. Free online tools can help you stick to a budget, pay bills on time, and automate investing so nothing falls through the cracks.
10:3029/12/2010
202 MG Five Steps to Get More from Your Charitable Giving

202 MG Five Steps to Get More from Your Charitable Giving

Being rewarded with money-saving tax deductions for your charitable giving makes it even better! Find out how to make the most of your charitable donations in 5 simple steps.
06:4522/12/2010
201 MG How to Make More Money in 2011

201 MG How to Make More Money in 2011

Everyone wants to make more money. Learn 3 simple strategies to increase your income and manage your money so you have more financial security-and more money in your bank account.
07:0415/12/2010
137 MG Avoid Financial Black Holes

137 MG Avoid Financial Black Holes

How to create a spending strategy that really works-a free audiobook excerpt!Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5501/12/2010
199 MG Eight Smart Tips for Identity Theft Protection

199 MG Eight Smart Tips for Identity Theft Protection

Get the top eight tips for identity theft protection. Learn how to stay safe from identity fraud whether you're at home, working on your computer, or connecting with friends on Facebook.
08:4124/11/2010
198 MG Five Common Myths About Income Tax

198 MG Five Common Myths About Income Tax

Find out 5 common myths about income tax. Learn the truth about income tax so you don't make a costly mistake. Get tips to pay less income tax and save more money.
07:4317/11/2010
197 MG Advice About Reverse Mortgages

197 MG Advice About Reverse Mortgages

Find out what a reverse mortgage is and who's eligible to get one. Learn how you can use your home equity to get a reverse mortgage for more income during retirement.
06:2710/11/2010
196 MG Who Pays Your Debt When You Die?

196 MG Who Pays Your Debt When You Die?

Find out what happens to debt when you die and learn how to protect your heirs from the hassle and expense of probate so they're taken care of.
06:3603/11/2010
195 MG Do You Have the Right Emergency Documents?

195 MG Do You Have the Right Emergency Documents?

It's important to have the right emergency documents so you'll be prepared an emergency that could leave you incapacitated. Find out what emergency documents you should have.
08:2727/10/2010
194 MG Don't Miss These Five Legal Tax Shelters

194 MG Don't Miss These Five Legal Tax Shelters

Find out how to use legal tax shelters to reduce your taxes and save money, no matter how much or how little money you make.
06:3220/10/2010
193 MG Forgiven Debt and Taxes

193 MG Forgiven Debt and Taxes

Learn what you need to know about forgiven debt and taxes and find out which types of forgiven debt are taxable and how the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act provides tax relief.
06:5913/10/2010
192 MG Should You Rent or Buy a Home?

192 MG Should You Rent or Buy a Home?

Whether you should rent or buy a home comes down to more than finances. Find out the advantages of owning and renting a home and what's best for you.
09:0206/10/2010
191 MG Should You Take a 401(k) Loan?

191 MG Should You Take a 401(k) Loan?

Whether you should take a 401(k) loan depends on your situation. Learn the rules for borrowing from a 401(k) as well as the dangers so you can decide whether to take a 401(k) loan.
07:2529/09/2010
190 MG Taking a 401(k) Withdrawal

190 MG Taking a 401(k) Withdrawal

Understand when you can take a 401(k) or 403(b) withdrawal and how much it'll cost you.
09:1822/09/2010
189 MG How to Get COBRA Health Insurance Coverage

189 MG How to Get COBRA Health Insurance Coverage

Find out who qualifies for COBRA health insurance coverage, how to get it, and what premium subsidies may be available to make health insurance affordable.
06:4015/09/2010
188 MG Should You Have a Joint Credit Card or an Authorized User?

188 MG Should You Have a Joint Credit Card or an Authorized User?

Whether you should have a joint credit card or an authorized user is an important decision. Find out how each option affect your credit and liability.
07:4608/09/2010
187 MG How to Evaluate a Job Offer

187 MG How to Evaluate a Job Offer

Find out how to evaluate a job offer and what's important to consider when deciding whether to accept a job offer or to make a career change.
08:5201/09/2010
186 MG What Is an Annuity and How Does It Work?

186 MG What Is an Annuity and How Does It Work?

Find out what an annuity is, how an annuity invests money, and the pros and cons of buying an annuity.
07:2125/08/2010
184 MG Should Couples Combine Their Personal Finances?

184 MG Should Couples Combine Their Personal Finances?

Whether couples should combine their personal finances is an important decision. Find out the different ways you can handle your finances as a couple and the pros and cons of each option.
06:5604/08/2010
182 MG How to Qualify for a Mortgage or Refinance

182 MG How to Qualify for a Mortgage or Refinance

Find out how to qualify for a mortgage or a refinance and whether it's possible to get a mortgage with bad credit. Follow a suggested checklist to make sure that you're in good financial shape before you apply for a mortgage.
09:0221/07/2010
181 MG The Best Apps for Personal Finances

181 MG The Best Apps for Personal Finances

Find out which mobile apps can help you improve your personal finances. The best apps for personal finances let you monitor your online accounts, keep your budget on track, and save money while you're on the go.
07:1714/07/2010
180 How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)

180 How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)

You can save for retirement without a 401(k). Whether you're self-employed, are a stay-at-home-spouse, or work for a small business that doesn't offer a benefits package, you have alternative options to save for retirement without a 401(k).
07:2907/07/2010
179 MG The Best Rewards Credit Cards

179 MG The Best Rewards Credit Cards

Learn what the best rewards credit cards are and get tips on how best to use your rewards credit cards to make sure you get the most cash or other rewards from your credit cards.
07:3723/06/2010
177 MG Three Cheap Ways to Save for Retirement

177 MG Three Cheap Ways to Save for Retirement

Even though retirement may be a long way off, if you start using simple financial tactics now, rather than later, you'll be able to retire when you want and do what you want.
06:5409/06/2010
176 MG How to Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

176 MG How to Cancel Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

If you have a mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) it's important to know when you can stop making premium payments and your rights for having it canceled.
06:4402/06/2010
174 MG Advice About Traditional and Roth IRAs, Part 2

174 MG Advice About Traditional and Roth IRAs, Part 2

You know you need to be socking away as much for retirement as you can. But are you putting it in the right type of account to maximize your investments? In part two of this episode you'll learn which type you should have and the right kinds of investments to hold in them.
06:4019/05/2010
173 MG Advice About Traditional and Roth IRAs, Part I

173 MG Advice About Traditional and Roth IRAs, Part I

You know you need to be socking away as much for retirement as you can. But are you putting it in the right type of account to maximize your investments? In part one of this episode you'll learn the differences between traditional and Roth IRAs and who can have one.
07:1712/05/2010
172 MG Should You Buy Rental Property?

172 MG Should You Buy Rental Property?

Being a real estate investor has huge upside-if you have money to invest and know what you're doing. Consider all the pros and cons and get 8 tips on how to buy a profitable rental property.
05:3505/05/2010
171 Healthcare Reform and Health Savings Accounts

171 Healthcare Reform and Health Savings Accounts

If you have an HSA or are considering the benefits of having one, find out what health care reform has in store for them and when the changes will go into effect.
06:1028/04/2010
170 MG Dealing With Debt Collectors

170 MG Dealing With Debt Collectors

Just because you owe money doesn't mean a debt collector can walk all over you. You have rights regarding what they can do and say. Find out how to dispute a debt and get them to stop calling you.
06:2721/04/2010
169 MG The Best Ways to Build Credit

169 MG The Best Ways to Build Credit

Now more than ever, it's challenging for young people to build a solid credit history. Find out what options are available for young adults of all ages-even those under 21.
07:1214/04/2010
168 MG Who's Eligible for Family and Medical Leave from Work?

168 MG Who's Eligible for Family and Medical Leave from Work?

When you need to leave work to care for a new child, a sick family member, or for yourself, certain employees are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Find out if you're eligible and what rights you have for taking leave in the workplace.
06:3907/04/2010