Money Girl

Laura answers a question about costly HSA mistakes you should know and avoid.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

Find out five ways to save and invest for your child's future and how it should fit into your big financial picture.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Laura answers a question about juggling the sale of a home and the purchase of a new one simultaneously.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

In this episode of Money Girl, Laura covers various factors to consider for retirement planning, including a potential recession.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Laura answers an investing question with seven tips for becoming more confident, regardless of your level of experience.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

Instead of letting inflation hurt your finances, fight back by protecting your spending power and saving more money.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Laura answers a common question about how to find and hire the right financial professional.

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

Laura explains how 529 savings plans cut taxes and new rules that benefit families and students of all ages.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Laura answers a question about creating a business entity when going from employee to self-employed.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

Did you know floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S.? Many homeowners and renters insurance policies don't cover flood damage, yet only about 4% of Americans have flood insurance. Join Laura as she explains what flood insurance is, who needs it, and how to protect your property from devastating flood-related losses.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Laura answers a question about selling your home and explains a legit way to skip taxes or pay significantly less, called the capital gains tax exclusion.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Laura explains how an HSA helps you reduce taxes, build wealth, and cut the cost of just about any healthcare expense, even if your insurer doesn't cover it.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Laura answers a question about tips for moving out of state for a new job and offers a checklist.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Laura explains what unclaimed property is, how to start a free treasure hunt for amounts owed, and tips to avoid potential scams.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Laura answers a question about how taxes for a typical American will change due to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

Laura explains the differences between real estate professionals and provides tips for hiring one, whether you need to rent, buy, or sell a home.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about how much to spend on a home and the benefits of getting a mortgage preapproval.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

Laura provides tips for using money as a tool for getting more joy from life.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of buying a rental property before a first home.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about self-directed IRAs and how to invest with them wisely.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Laura reviews the pros and cons of investing in stocks and five ways to own them with less risk.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about saving and investing as you approach retirement or have a newly retired partner or spouse.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about protecting valuable personal property not fully covered by homeowners or condo insurance.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Laura interviews Peter Cuneo about leadership tips and how to use them to improve your personal finances.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about where to start saving money for her kids' college and future needs.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Laura reviews tips for couples and partners who want more life and financial success.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about prioritizing money for various goals like buying a home, eliminating debt, and retiring.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Laura reviews seven main types of cryptocurrencies and their purposes.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Laura interviews Bill Rainaldi, a financial services and Social Security expert, about the program and what the future may hold for retirees.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time to invest.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

Laura reviews how to identify good and bad debts and tips for paying off the right ones faster.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about getting financially organized after getting fired or leaving a job.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Laura interviews Jessica Tavares from Enterprise Car Sales about ways to purchase a car for less and have a better buying experience.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about tips and strategies for buying an affordable home in a tight housing market.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Laura reviews the rules, pros, and cons of borrowing from a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b).

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about the benefits of investing using a Roth retirement account.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about managing investments when the financial markets are volatile and the economy seems uncertain.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Laura reviews the differences between two popular retirement accounts for business owners, a solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about whether to focus on eliminating mortgage PMI or paying down other debts first.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Laura reviews what you should know about homeowners and renters insurance to maximize benefits and cut costs.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Laura answers a listener's question about finding the right digital savings account and gives tips for easily switching banks.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Laura reviews what happens to your assets and debts after your death, depending on your estate, marital status, and home state.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025