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.
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
7 Strategies to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Laura answers a listener's question about the best way to pay off credit cards. You'll learn the seven best strategies to reduce card balances and quickly become debt-free.
Mar 6
25 min
10 Ways to Cut Car Insurance Premiums
Clever ways to reduce the cost of auto insurance without jeopardizing your financial security.
Feb 28
23 min
How to Stay Safe from Zombie Debt
Discover what zombie debt is, tips to stay safe from terrifying zombie collectors, the statute of limitations on debt, and four ways to handle an old debt.
Feb 21
16 min
What is a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA)?
Find out how a self-directed IRA differs from a regular one, who can benefit from using one, and other types of self-directed accounts you might consider.
Feb 14
15 min
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