Money Girl

Got questions about the ins and outs of using Roth retirement accounts? Laura will clear your confusion with answers to listener questions and cover what you need to know to use retirement accounts wisely.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/retirement/5-key-roth-retirement-account-rules-you-should-knowhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura interviews Leslie Kasperowicz, an insurance expert from AutoInsurance.org, about insider tips that individuals and families can use today to save money on auto insurance. Discover many often-overlooked discounts and strategies to reduce your auto premium without sacrificing the quality of your coverage.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/insurance/cut-auto-insurance-rateshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how to use six accounts to save for your child's future. Laura reviews the pros and cons of each and gives tips to fit saving for a child into your big financial picture.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/investing/6-ways-save-invest-money-kidshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking about becoming your own boss? Laura covers financial issues you should consider before starting a part- or full-time venture as a solopreneur or small business owner. Her tips will help you build a business and your financial future.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/7-financial-considerations-side-hustlehttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter if you’re unemployed, taking a sabbatical, caring for a child or loved one at home, or not working for any other reason, don't miss out on the opportunity to max out a retirement account and build a nest egg.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more personal finance tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/retirement/ira-no-incomehttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want simple tips to save money by reducing the amount of tax you owe or increasing your tax refund? Laura interviews Cece Leung, CPA, about ways to take full advantage of recent tax code changes.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more personal finance tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/taxes/maximize-tax-refund-2021https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discouraged by your financial life? This four-part system will help you simplify your personal finances and do more with your money. Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com//money-finance/personal-finance-systemhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Rescue Plan Act is a massive economic stimulus package that gives a big chunk—$850 billion—to individuals. Laura covers who qualifies for relief and five ways it increases your income and cuts expenses.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/5-ways-american-rescue-plan-moneyhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may be hearing a lot about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum lately. And it all sounds complicated! Laura answer's a listener's question and breaks down what crypto is, how it works, and whether investing is the right move.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/investing/should-you-invest-in-cryptocurrencyhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you work for a company that offers a retirement plan you might be confused about whether you should make traditional or Roth contributions. Laura reviews the critical differences to consider and how they affect your current taxes and future retirement.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/investing/what’s-difference-between-traditional-and-roth-401khttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.