Money Girl

Instead of paying high interest to credit card companies, it's time to whittle down your balances and use the money to build wealth for yourself. Laura answers listener questions and reviews seven ways to pay off credit card debt.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/how-pay-credit-card-debthttps://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.

Becoming self-employed or leaving a job for any reason doesn't mean you can't get affordable health insurance. Laura covers six tips to find a health plan so you and your family get the coverage you need no matter your employment situation.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/insurance/affordable-health-insurance-self-employedhttps://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.

Being your own boss can be rewarding, but missing tax deadlines or paying the wrong amount can lead to expensive penalties. Find out what solopreneurs and small businesses need to know about the self-employment (SE) tax and how to stay compliant.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/taxes/what-is-the-self-employment-taxhttps://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 a good saver or you get a cash windfall, it's critical to know how to manage your extra money wisely. Use this three-step plan to prioritize your decisions and shore up your financial security.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/extra-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 can can have money stress and feel anxious about your financial situation, no matter how much you make. Find out the root causes of money stress and 10 strategies to reduce it so you can have a more peaceful 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/reduce-money-stresshttps://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’re a homeowner, it’s wise to stay alert for opportunities to reduce your mortgage payment by refinancing. Find out what a mortgage refinance is, common reasons to consider one, and five ways to know if it’s a good idea for your situation.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/mortgage-refinancehttps://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're self-employed with financial hardships due to the pandemic, there are various stimulus benefits that can provide relief. Use these ten options to improve your personal and business finances.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/covid-19-stimulus-benefits-self-employedhttps://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.

Considering a no-interest balance transfer offer? Find out how they work and can make paying off high-interest debt easier. Laura covers the pros and cons of balance transfers and whether moving debt multiple times can help or hurt you.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/transfer-balances-no-interest-credit-cardshttps://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 what to do with a retirement account from an old employer? Laura covers five options for managing your retirement funds when your job ends. Handling your nest egg the right way is critical for preserving what you've worked so hard to save.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/managing-accounts-leave-jobhttps://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 Howard Dvorkin from Debt.com about the state of debt in the U.S., tips for consumers and small business owners, how to prioritize payments, and ways to understand the difference between good and bad debt so you can eliminate them faster.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/difference-between-good-bad-debthttps://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.