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488 MG What Is a 1099 Form? 8 Things to Know About Taxable Income (in Plain English)
Episode 488
Taxes my not be your favorite financial topic but it's important to understand the basics. Laura explains what you need to know about 1099 tax forms.…
9 years, 1 month ago
487 MG Zombie Debt—Facts You Should Know About Old Accounts in Collections
Episode 487
No matter if you want to clean up your credit report or have an old zombie account coming back from the dead to haunt you, it’s important to understa…
9 years, 1 month ago
485 MG Healthcare Q&A: Reform, Rules, and the Role of HSAs
Episode 485
Health savings accounts (HSAs) are one of Laura's favorite ways to save money. She explains how they work, answers questions from podcast listeners a…
9 years, 1 month ago
484 MG Got a Pay Raise? 6 Strategies to Manage Extra Money Wisely
Episode 484
Congratulations on your pay raise or bonus! Now it's time to get serious about how to use it to improve your finances. Laura covers 6 wise strategies…
9 years, 2 months ago
483 MG The Simple Truth Behind Growing Rich
Episode 483
Laura interviews Jay Papasan, bestselling co-author of The ONE Thing about how to set priorities and finally stick to them so you get extraordinary r…
9 years, 2 months ago
482 MG Late Payments and Your Credit: Tips to Minimize the Damage
Episode 482
Laura explains what happens when you make a late payment, how your credit is affected, and gives tips to minimize the potential damage. Plus, she ans…
9 years, 2 months ago
481 MG Investing Q&A: Smart Tips to Make More Money
Episode 481
Knowing where and how to invest money can be confusing and a little scary. Laura answers 3 questions from Money Girl Podcast listeners that will give…
9 years, 2 months ago
480 MG 5 Steps to Get Out of Holiday Debt Faster
Episode 480
If you started the New Year with some extra credit card debt, you might be feeling anxious if you can't pay it off in full. Instead of getting stress…
9 years, 2 months ago
479 MG Money-Saving Hacks to Beat the System
Episode 479
Laura interviews David Pogue, author of the new book, Pogue’s Basics: Money – Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) About Be…
9 years, 3 months ago
478 MG The 8 Cheapest Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans
Episode 478
Laura gives 7 tips to pay off your student loans the cheapest ways possible. She also interviews a couple who graduated with $600,000 of student loan…
9 years, 3 months ago