Sinopsis
Money Girl provides short and friendly business, personal finance, 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. From the creators of Grammar Girl at QuickandDirtyTips.com.
Episodios
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436 MG How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) on Your Home Loan
03/02/2016 Duración: 13minLaura explains what private mortgage insurance (PMI) is and how to avoid paying it in the first place. If you’re already paying PMI, you’ll learn your rights for getting rid of it as quickly as possible so you can lower your mortgage payment and save more money. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1nWYEql
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440 MG Credit Bureau Expert Gives Insider Advice on Building Credit
02/02/2016 Duración: 28minLaura interviews Rod Griffin, Experian's director of public education, about a variety of important topics that will help you build and maintain excellent credit, no matter your financial situation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M6sseF
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435 MG Pros and Cons of a Getting a Reverse Mortgage
27/01/2016 Duración: 16minGet the scoop on what a reverse mortgage is, the different types, who can have one, and how much you can borrow. Plus, Laura outlines the main pros and cons to consider before getting one. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1K70a37
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434 MG Financial Q&A: Tips to Pay Less Tax or Get a Bigger Refund
20/01/2016 Duración: 20minLaura answers tax questions from readers, listeners, followers, and group members that will help you understand how to pay less tax, defer it, or to boost your tax refund and save more money every year. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PRgHV2
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432 MG 6 Essential Habits of Financially Healthy People
06/01/2016 Duración: 14minEver wish you were more successful with your personal finances? Laura reviews 6 key habits of financially healthy people that can add up to transform your life and give you a more secure, happy future. Read the full transcript here: bit.ly/22LMkJi
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431 MG Should You Get or Pay Off a Home Mortgage?
30/12/2015 Duración: 15minLaura covers 5 main advantages of having a mortgage, plus when it pays to wait for one. You'll find out whether you should pay off a mortgage early and how much debt you should have to maintain a healthy financial life. Read the full transcript here: bit.ly/1JYqU04
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430 MG Investing Tips for College Students and Baby Boomers (Plus Everyone in Between)
16/12/2015 Duración: 14minLaura answers common investing questions from a young college student and a baby boomer. No matter if you're just starting out, getting close to retirement, or are somewhere in between, you'll get tips to make sure you have plenty of money for a comfortable retirement. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1O9dwNw
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429 MG How Leasing a Car (and Getting Out Early) Works
09/12/2015 Duración: 14minLaura answers a listener question about how to get out of a car lease early. Find out how car leasing works, what to do if you need to exit one before it expires, and how it compares to buying a vehicle. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RpxFPU
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428 MG Do Lost or Stolen Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?
02/12/2015 Duración: 12minLaura answers questions about how replacements for lost or stolen credit cards affect your credit. Find out how to protect your credit and the best places to get your reports and credit scores for free. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MhUJIv
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427 MG What Is a myRA Retirement Account?
25/11/2015 Duración: 16minLaura explains a brand new type of retirement account called the myRA. Find out the pros and cons, who's eligible to have one, and how to set one up. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1JcPz0y
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390 MG 4 Radically Simple Places to Invest
18/11/2015 Duración: 13minFind out Money Girl's favorite radically simple and innovative places to invest money right now - no matter how much cash you have to spare. Read the transcipt: http://bit.ly/1BrQElw
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426 MG 7 Credit Score Traps You Should Avoid
11/11/2015 Duración: 16minDon't let common credit pitfalls hurt your financial life! Laura answer reader questions and covers 7 credit traps that could upset your personal finances if you’re not looking out for them. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WV1whw
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425 MG The Truth About Debt and Death
04/11/2015 Duración: 12minEver worried about having to pay a deceased family member’s debts or wondered who will pay yours? Laura Adams gives you the facts (and peace of mind, hopefully) about debt and death. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Mmcf2U
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424 MG 3 FAQs About 401k Retirement Plans
28/10/2015 Duración: 12minLaura answers reader questions about 401ks and 403bs, including what happens to your account if you get divorced, how to handle a retirement provider that doesn't seem reputable, and how to pay taxes due when you convert a traditional plan into a Roth IRA. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1GNpGZ2
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423 MG How to Go Paperless (Securely) with Your Finances
21/10/2015 Duración: 16minFollow 5 steps to manage your finances with no (or much less) paper. Learn the pros and cons, a few paper exceptions to consider, and how to make a transition to digital record keeping as easy and comfortable as possible. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1P0C2Qt
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422 MG 5 Retirement Options When You’re Self-Employed
14/10/2015 Duración: 17minEven if you don't work for a big company, you can still use a retirement account to cut taxes and save more for the future. Laura answers a reader question and covers 5 of the best retirement accounts to use when you're a freelancer, work part time, are self-employed, or work for a small company that doesn't offer a retirement plan. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RL0iEF
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419 MG Credit Card Authorized Users—How to Avoid Getting Burned
23/09/2015 Duración: 12minConsidering adding a partner, spouse, family member, or friend as an authorized user to your credit card? Or maybe you want to be added to someone else's card. First, understand the potential risks. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MsUTA6
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418 MG When to Monitor, Freeze, or Put an Alert on Your Credit
16/09/2015 Duración: 14minFind out what to do when you find out that your personal data has been compromised. Understand the differences between a security fraud alert and a credit freeze, how they affect your credit, and the pros and cons of using a credit monitoring service. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1OVW3qe
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417 MG 8 Financial Truths That Can Change Your Life
08/09/2015 Duración: 13minLaura covers eight truths that have the power to transform your financial life. Use them to make better decisions, set the right priorities, and build more wealth. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1iNi2TU
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416 MG Financial Q&A: Tips to Hack Money Management
02/09/2015 Duración: 14minIt's time to hack money management so you earn more, save time, stay organized, keep on track with your financial goals. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Kemlke