Money Girl

Understand the updated COVID relief for student loan borrowers and get tips to manage your federal and private student loans wisely. Knowing your options will help you find the best repayment options and relieve any financial stress.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/loans/best-advice-to-manage-and-repay-your-student-loanshttps://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.

Talking about financial troubles can be challenging. Laura interviews Dr. Jade Wu, a clinical psychologist and host of the Savvy Psychologist podcast, for wise tips. Listen to their conversation about helping others, asking for help, and getting better sleep when you're worried about 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/saving-spending/coping-money-worrieshttps://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.

Not sure exactly how big your cash reserve should be or where to keep it? Laura answers listener questions and explains how to build your emergency fund and keep it safe so you're always prepared for what happens in your financial life.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/saving-spending/how-much-emergency-fundshttps://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.

Making financial resolutions can get you fired up to create good habits and reach big goals. If you want to put thousands in your pocket and improve your financial life, consider adopting a few or all of these money resolutions.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/saving-spending/7-financial-resolutions-that-will-save-you-thousandshttps://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.

Using a tax-free Roth to save for retirement is a smart move, but the Roth IRA door gets slammed in your face if you make too much money. Laura explains how high earners can still have one using a backdoor Roth IRA strategy.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-backdoor-roth-irahttps://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.

When you're buying a home, mistakes can be costly. This step-by-step guide will help you check yourself before you wreck yourself.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/real-estate/8-steps-buying-homehttps://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.

Should you always use a 401(k) at work if you have one? Laura reviews the main advantages and disadvantages of workplace retirement plans. You’ll learn some lesser-known benefits and tips to make sure you'll have plenty of money when you’re ready to kick back and enjoy 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/retirement/7-pros-and-cons-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.

Buying a car is a big purchase, no matter how you pay for it. Laura answers a listener's question about whether to spend cash for a car when you have it. Find out the upsides and downsides of financing or paying cash for your next vehicle.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/loans/buy-car-cash-or-auto-loanhttps://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.

Choosing the best mortgage is an essential part of buying an affordable home. Laura explains different types of mortgages and popular home loan programs that every borrower should consider.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/credit/what-best-type-mortgagehttps://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.

As 2020 comes to a close, it's more important than ever to create smart personal finance goals. Laura will help you reevaluate your priorities and get a fresh financial start with money goals that build security.EPISODE SUMMARYRead 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/saving-spending/set-money-goals-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.