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510 MG Is Owning Gold a Smart Investment?
Episode 510
If you've ever wondered if you should invest in precious metals, it's time to get more information. Laura answers a listener question about owning go…
8 years, 7 months ago
509 MG Work from a Home Office? Claim a Tax Deduction and Save Money
Episode 509
Claiming the home office deduction is a smart way to make certain expenses fully or partially deductible. But there are strict rules to qualify. Find…
8 years, 7 months ago
508 MG Social Security—Secrets to Max Out Your Future Benefits
Episode 508
Laura interviews a Social Security expert about how the program works and what you need to know even if you're nowhere near retirement age. They disc…
8 years, 7 months ago
507 MG How to Open an IRA—Understand Eligibility, Rollovers, and Early Retirement
Episode 507
Retirement accounts can be the best way to secure your future--but the rules can be confusing. Laura answers four IRA questions about who's eligible,…
8 years, 8 months ago
505 MG Credit Q&A: Build Credit, Dispute Errors, and Prioritize Debt
Episode 505
Laura answers questions about how to build credit, manage credit utilization, correct credit errors, handle past due accounts, and prioritize debt th…
8 years, 8 months ago
504 MG Should You Use a 529 Plan to Pay for College?
Episode 504
Money Girl interviews a 529 college savings plan expert on how to fund higher education for yourself, a child, or grandchild without going broke. Lea…
8 years, 8 months ago
402 MG Finding the Right Partner for Life and Financial Success
Episode 402
Five important traits to look for when choosing a life partner (plus many to avoid) so you're more likely to have a happy and successful financial li…
8 years, 9 months ago
502 MG Retirement Q&A: How to Choose Accounts, Manage Risk, and Cut Fees
Episode 502
Do you have concerns or unanswered questions about investing for retirement that have kept you from getting started? It's time to get more clarity so…
8 years, 9 months ago
501 MG How to Create a Profitable Side Business (and Keep Your Day Job)
Episode 501
Want to become an entrepreneur while avoiding all the potential pitfalls? Laura interviews Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur about why…
8 years, 9 months ago
500 MG 500th Episode Special: The Story Behind Money Girl
Episode 500
Woohoo, it's the 500th episode of Money Girl! Let's celebrate by going behind the scenes. Laura shares the Money Girl story, how she got started as a…
8 years, 10 months ago