Money Girl podcast

Money Girl

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.

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.

 

#965

How Should I Prioritize Retirement Accounts at Multiple Jobs?

982. Laura answers a listener's question about how to prioritize retirement contributions ... more

12 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:46

12 Dec 2025


#964

Navigating a Complex Health Insurance Landscape

981. This week, Laura reviews the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and options for... more

10 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:31

10 Dec 2025


#963

Is My Net Worth High Enough for My Age?

980. Laura answers a listener's question about building enough net worth to retire on time... more

05 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:29

05 Dec 2025


#962

Your Guide for Keeping (and Ditching) Financial Records

979. This week, Laura reviews how to tidy up your financial records and save space without... more

03 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:45

03 Dec 2025


#961

Roth IRA Rules for Minors–How to Make Kids Millionaires (Reissue)

775. Laura answers a listener’s question about the Roth IRA rules for his minor kids and h... more

28 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:28

28 Nov 2025


#960

7 Retirement Rules Changing in 2026

978. Laura reviews new IRA rules starting in 2026 that you should know and factor into you... more

26 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:59

26 Nov 2025


#959

BNPL vs. Credit Card–Which Option is Better?

977. Laura answers a listener's question about whether to use a BNPL option or a credit ca... more

21 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:11

21 Nov 2025


#958

How to Build the Ultimate Financial Safety Net

976. Laura reviews financial safety nets that help you and your family survive and even th... more

19 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:07

19 Nov 2025


#957

Holiday Gifts That Build Wealth for Kids

975. Laura answers a listener's question about gifts to give kids when you want to help bu... more

14 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:03

14 Nov 2025


#956

6 Ways to Use Extra Money Wisely

974. Laura reviews what to do when you have a small or large amount of extra money in your... more

12 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:37

12 Nov 2025


#955

Should I Convert a Term Policy to Whole Life?

973. Laura answers a listener's question about when it makes sense to convert term life in... more

07 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:57

07 Nov 2025


#954

Maximize Social Security with a Retirement Bridge Strategy

972. Laura reviews why delaying your retirement benefit could make your nest egg last long... more

05 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:38

05 Nov 2025


#953

How to File Taxes Without Overpaying?

971. Laura answers a listener's question about filing her first tax return correctly and w... more

31 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:54

31 Oct 2025


#952

7 Mortgage Hacks to Pay Off Your Home Early

970. Laura reviews when and how to pay down your mortgage ahead of schedule and save money... more

29 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:23

29 Oct 2025


#951

Should I Use My IRA to Pay Off Credit Cards?

969. Laura answers a listener's question about using an IRA to pay off credit card debt. F... more

24 Oct 2025

15 MINS

15:36

24 Oct 2025


#950

7 Tips for Excellent Credit Scores and More Savings

968. Laura reviews how to build excellent credit scores whether you’re starting from scrat... more

22 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:06

22 Oct 2025


#949

I’m Financially Secure–Why Do I Feel Lost?

967. Laura answers a listener's question about how to feel more certain about setting goal... more

17 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:08

17 Oct 2025


#948

HSA Benefits–Save on Taxes, Healthcare, and Retirement

966. Laura reviews the benefits of a health savings account (HSA), who qualifies for one, ... more

15 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:54

15 Oct 2025


#947

How Do Buffered ETFs Limit Investment Losses?

965. Laura answers a listener's question about how to limit investment losses using buffer... more

10 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:50

10 Oct 2025


#946

Debt After Death–Does It Die With You?

964. Laura reviews what happens to your debt when you die and tips for better estate plann... more

08 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:15

08 Oct 2025


#945

What Happens When Term Life Insurance Expires?

963. Laura answers a listener's question about what happens when a term life insurance pol... more

03 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:35

03 Oct 2025


#944

Avoid Holiday Debt With 9 Smart Strategies

962. Laura reviews strategies to reduce or avoid debt during the last quarter of the year ... more

01 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:13

01 Oct 2025


#943

How Do I Create an Affordable Estate Plan?

961. Laura answers a listener's question about creating a complete and affordable estate p... more

26 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:52

26 Sep 2025


#942

6 Habits to Build a Huge Net Worth on a Modest Income

960. Laura explains which money habits create more financial freedom, stability, and wealt... more

24 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:17

24 Sep 2025


#941

How to Pay Off Credit Cards When Money is Tight

959. Laura answers a listener's question about the best way to pay off credit cards when y... more

19 Sep 2025

17 MINS

17:28

19 Sep 2025