Money Girl

983. This week, Laura reviews the pros and cons of setting up a 72(t) plan to tap your retirement savings.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating multiple retirement accounts can be tricky! Discover how to prioritize contributions when balancing jobs. Employer matches are highlighted as free money that can significantly boost your savings. Learn about vesting schedules and their impact on the money you keep. Plus, understand the 401(k) contribution limits for 2025 and 2026. Laura provides practical advice for reaching key savings targets and emphasizes the importance of matching contributions before adding to non-matching accounts.

981. This week, Laura reviews the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and options for purchasing comprehensive health insurance.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

980. Laura answers a listener's question about building enough net worth to retire on time. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

979. This week, Laura reviews how to tidy up your financial records and save space without violating IRS retention rules. She shares seven essential tips on which paper and digital documents to safely keep (like vital records and tax forms) or ditch, and for how long.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how to set up a Roth IRA for your kids and make them potential millionaires! Learn the difference between W-2 and 1099 payments for young workers and why after-tax accounts are perfect for minors. Explore what qualifies as earned income and when your child needs to file taxes. Laura provides valuable advice on documentation and consulting a CPA for payroll issues. Plus, hear how early contributions can lead to significant long-term growth. Great tips for parents looking to secure their kids' financial future!

978. Laura reviews new IRA rules starting in 2026 that you should know and factor into your retirement planning.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

977. Laura answers a listener's question about whether to use a BNPL option or a credit card when shopping online.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Girl on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Money Girl is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-girl-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the importance of a financial safety net with creative insights. Discover the necessity of an emergency fund and how much you should ideally save. Learn about essential insurances like health and life, and why they matter. Find out how to reduce high-interest debt effectively and the benefits of establishing backup income streams. Wrap up with practical steps to kickstart your financial safety net for a more secure future.

Discover innovative holiday gifts that can foster financial literacy in kids. From 529 plan contributions to subscriptions for kids' banking apps, there are great ways to encourage smart money habits. Learn how teens can benefit from Roth IRA gifts and the importance of high-yield savings accounts. Financial literacy books and fun games like Monopoly can teach valuable money skills. Plus, get tips on how to ask relatives for these meaningful contributions instead of traditional toys!