Money Girl
Money Girl
QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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.
What Tax Do I Owe on My Home Sale?
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.
May 10
13 min
Debunking 10 Costly Investing Misconceptions
Laura reviews ten costly misconceptions about investing that you should never believe.
May 8
13 min
6 Rules for Contributing to an IRA and a 401(k)
Laura reviews six rules you should know to take advantage of multiple retirement accounts and avoid pitfalls.
May 1
12 min
Understanding Bitcoin–It’s History, Halving, and Controversy
Laura explains Bitcoin's history, an upcoming event known as a halving, and why the cryptocurrency is controversial.
Apr 24
13 min
Investing by Lump Sum versus Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)
Laura answers a listener’s question about investing a lump sum or using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. Find out what DCA is and its pros and cons.
Apr 17
9 min
4 Strategies to Earn More Interest on Savings
4 Strategies to Earn More Interest on Savings
Apr 10
18 min
10 Rules for Successful Investing You Should Know
Laura reviews ten critical investing rules to build wealth and achieve your financial goals.
Apr 3
14 min
How Asset Location Cuts Taxes and Saves Money
Learn about asset location, how it can help you minimize taxes, and how to find the optimal strategy for you.
Mar 27
11 min
Tips for Using a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to Save Money
Find out how HRAs work, are different from other medical savings options, and how to use one to dramatically cut the cost of healthcare and save more money.
Mar 20
18 min
Traditional or Roth IRA–Which is Better?
Understand the differences between a traditional and Roth IRA, the updated rules, who qualifies to use them, and which is better for your financial situation and goals.
Mar 13
24 min
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