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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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167 MG How Long to Keep Financial Records

167 MG How Long to Keep Financial Records

Are you drowning in paper but afraid that you'll throw away something you might need? Find out which records to keep and for how long.
07:2631/03/2010
166 What To Do With a Tax Refund

166 What To Do With a Tax Refund

If you're like the majority of U.S. taxpayers, you've got a tax refund coming. Find out how to get help with your taxes, get your refund as quickly as possible, and what you should do with it. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:5924/03/2010
105 MG Tips for Choosing a Tax Pro

105 MG Tips for Choosing a Tax Pro

Which type of tax professional is best for you? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:1517/03/2010
165 MG Reasons to Love a Health Savings Account

165 MG Reasons to Love a Health Savings Account

Health Savings Accounts have so many advantages. You'll find out who qualifies for an HSA, what tax benefits you receive, how to fund one using an IRA, and how it turns into a great vehicle to pay for expenses during retirement. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:0810/03/2010
164 Eight Fast Ways to Increase Your Credit Score

164 Eight Fast Ways to Increase Your Credit Score

Planning on buying something big, like a home or a car, or getting a rewards credit card? First, find out the fastest ways to boost your credit score so you'll qualify for the best deals and save thousands on interest. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:3703/03/2010
163 What Are the New Credit Card Rules?

163 What Are the New Credit Card Rules?

Find out what to expect from the CARD Act's newest and most extensive credit card regulations. They deal with important issues for consumers such as interet rate hikes and fees. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:1924/02/2010
162 MG Selling Your Home Sweet Home

162 MG Selling Your Home Sweet Home

Find out who's eligible for the home-sale tax break. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:4317/02/2010
161 MG Are You Entitled to Overtime Pay?

161 MG Are You Entitled to Overtime Pay?

Find out whether you should be paid for your overtime work.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:0310/02/2010
160 MG Six Tax Tips for Job Seekers

160 MG Six Tax Tips for Job Seekers

Job hunting tax breaks for the unemployed and employed.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:0503/02/2010
159 MG Five Best Ways to Save Money on Taxes

159 MG Five Best Ways to Save Money on Taxes

Discover legal ways to save money on your taxes in 2010.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5627/01/2010
157 MG Where to Invest in 2010

157 MG Where to Invest in 2010

How to prioritize and choose the best investments.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:2113/01/2010
156 MG You Can Learn to Save Money

156 MG You Can Learn to Save Money

Discover how to build real wealth and financial security.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:2206/01/2010
155 MG New Year's Money Resolutions to Keep

155 MG New Year's Money Resolutions to Keep

Three action steps for setting financial goals in the New Year!Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:1230/12/2009
154 MG The New 2010 Roth IRA Rules

154 MG The New 2010 Roth IRA Rules

Can you benefit from converting to a Roth IRA? Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
08:1716/12/2009
153 MG Lower Your Taxes with Energy-Efficient Improvements

153 MG Lower Your Taxes with Energy-Efficient Improvements

The rules and tax incentives for going green in your home.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5309/12/2009
152 MG What to Consider Before Doing a Refinance

152 MG What to Consider Before Doing a Refinance

Find out if doing a refinance is best for your situation.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:3502/12/2009
151 MG New Tax Tip for All Home Buyers

151 MG New Tax Tip for All Home Buyers

Save money whether you're a first-time home buyer or not. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
04:4225/11/2009
150 MG How to Make More Money on Your Savings

150 MG How to Make More Money on Your Savings

Tips to find the highest interest rates for your savings.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5418/11/2009
149 MG Whether to Invest or Pay Down Debt, Part II

149 MG Whether to Invest or Pay Down Debt, Part II

Get both sides of the hotly debated financial issue of investing or not.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
08:5511/11/2009
148 MG Whether to Invest or Pay Down Debt, Part I

148 MG Whether to Invest or Pay Down Debt, Part I

How to figure out the best use for your extra money.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:4404/11/2009
146 MG Should You Use a Balance Transfer Credit Card?

146 MG Should You Use a Balance Transfer Credit Card?

Find out how to use transfer cards wisely and where to get the best ones.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:5621/10/2009
144 MG Use a 72(t) Plan to Avoid the Early Withdrawal Penalty

144 MG Use a 72(t) Plan to Avoid the Early Withdrawal Penalty

Find out about a little-known retirement account tax rule.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:1307/10/2009
143 MG The New Vehicle Sales Tax Deduction

143 MG The New Vehicle Sales Tax Deduction

Get both sides of this hotly debated vehicle sales tax deduction.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
04:5830/09/2009
142 MG Newlywed or Newly-Divorced?

142 MG Newlywed or Newly-Divorced?

Important tips to save on taxes when your marital status changes.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5323/09/2009
141 MG Confused About the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction?

141 MG Confused About the Home Mortgage Interest Deduction?

Who's eligible to claim the mortgage interest deduction and for how much.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:3816/09/2009
140 MG Ten Tips to Find the Best Credit Card

140 MG Ten Tips to Find the Best Credit Card

Learn about the new credit card laws and how to get the best credit card deals.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:5509/09/2009
139 MG Spot Scams When Job Hunting

139 MG Spot Scams When Job Hunting

Avoid being a victim of fraud when searching for a job.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:3302/09/2009
138 MG Eight Ways to Make Tuition Less Taxing

138 MG Eight Ways to Make Tuition Less Taxing

Tips on how to save money when paying for education.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
08:0226/08/2009
136 MG Reduce Your Long-Term Debt

136 MG Reduce Your Long-Term Debt

Save money on long-term loans-a free audiobook excerpt!Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:2412/08/2009
135 MG Five Ways to Raise Your Credit Score

135 MG Five Ways to Raise Your Credit Score

Actively manage your credit rating-a free audiobook excerpt!Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:2205/08/2009
133 MG Job Changes and Your 401(k)

133 MG Job Changes and Your 401(k)

Four options for your 401(k) when you leave work.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:5722/07/2009
132 MG Save Money by Trading a Car Lease

132 MG Save Money by Trading a Car Lease

Lease swaps are win-win deals for car shoppers and leased car drivers!Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
04:3215/07/2009
131 MG Five Pointers About Long-Term Care Insurance

131 MG Five Pointers About Long-Term Care Insurance

Coverage considerations and the optimal age to buy it.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:1008/07/2009
130 MG Owning Real Estate in an IRA

130 MG Owning Real Estate in an IRA

How to invest in real estate using a self-directed retirement account.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:5001/07/2009
129 MG From Employee to Self-Employed

129 MG From Employee to Self-Employed

Resources to help freelancers and sole proprietors stay in compliance and out of trouble.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:0724/06/2009
128 MG Want More Ethical Investing?

128 MG Want More Ethical Investing?

Tips and resources to put your money in ethical investments.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:4717/06/2009
127 MG Making Work Pay Confusion Could Cost You

127 MG Making Work Pay Confusion Could Cost You

What if too little taxes are being withheld from your paycheck?Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:2910/06/2009
126 MG Take Charge of Your Credit Cards

126 MG Take Charge of Your Credit Cards

Ten wise ways to make credit cards work for you, plus the new legislation.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:2003/06/2009
125 MG Five Tips for New Graduates

125 MG Five Tips for New Graduates

Get started on the right financial path with these real-world tips.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:1327/05/2009
123 MG Real Deal Money-Saving Tips

123 MG Real Deal Money-Saving Tips

How to save money like the pros and really plump up your wallet.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:0313/05/2009
122 MG Case of the Missing Identity, Part 2

122 MG Case of the Missing Identity, Part 2

More tips and tools to prevent identity theft and stay safe from cyber crime.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
07:3606/05/2009
121 MG The Case of the Missing Identity, Part 1

121 MG The Case of the Missing Identity, Part 1

Tips and tools to avoid identity theft and stay safe from cyber crime.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5429/04/2009
120 MG Save Time, Save the Planet, Bank Online

120 MG Save Time, Save the Planet, Bank Online

The pros, cons, and safety of banking and paying bills online.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:4022/04/2009
119 MG Delight in Dividend-Paying Stocks

119 MG Delight in Dividend-Paying Stocks

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:4515/04/2009
118 MG Time To Jump Back in the Market?

118 MG Time To Jump Back in the Market?

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
06:2208/04/2009
117 MG IRA Contribution Overload

117 MG IRA Contribution Overload

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:0201/04/2009
116 MG "Making Work Pay" Tax Credit

116 MG "Making Work Pay" Tax Credit

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:4525/03/2009
115 MG Where to Stash Your Cash

115 MG Where to Stash Your Cash

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:1118/03/2009
114 MG Emergency Money for a New Economy

114 MG Emergency Money for a New Economy

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
05:5311/03/2009
113 MG New New Homebuyer Tax Break

113 MG New New Homebuyer Tax Break

Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to [email protected]. Thank you!
04:5304/03/2009