Money Girl

Laura interviews tax pros Garrett and Deborah Gregory, a married team who worked for the IRS before founding Gregory Law Group, PLLC in Dallas, Texas. You'll learn what you don’t know about the IRS, but should; tips for the self-employed; how to stay organized; how to pay less tax; and much more. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/22vzBYp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow this step-by-step blueprint so you know exactly how to prioritize your personal finances. Use these 5 financial priorities to help set goals, leverage your resources, and build wealth as quickly as possible. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1KF3Ib1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to pay off your mortgage? Laura explains who should pay off their mortgage ahead of schedule and who shouldn't. Learn 8 ways to get rid of your home loan as quickly as possible--if it’s a smart financial move for you. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RFNSll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura covers 5 strategic questions that you must answer in order to get a grasp on your current situation and take your personal finances to the next level. How you answer the questions will identify what’s missing in your financial life, where you want to go, and who you need to leverage for help. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/25pMeIz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confused about whether to invest in a traditional or a Roth retirement account? Laura answers a listener question that will help you understand the rules and prioritize contributions among different types of retirement accounts. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/22iW5kw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura explains what COBRA continuation coverage is, who’s eligible for it, and how to apply and shop for health insurance at the lowest possible price after you leave a job. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1UeQNBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to face your bad habits and take control of your spending. Laura interviews money-saving expert, Andrea Woroch, for savvy shopping tips to protect your finances and save more money. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PXjXkB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to improve your credit scores? Laura answers credit questions from podcast listeners and readers. She explains what a secured credit card is, where to find one, and how to use the account to build or repair your credit no matter your situation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1PXjMpo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura explains what private mortgage insurance (PMI) is and how to avoid paying it in the first place. If you’re already paying PMI, you’ll learn your rights for getting rid of it as quickly as possible so you can lower your mortgage payment and save more money. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1nWYEql Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura interviews Rod Griffin, Experian's director of public education, about a variety of important topics that will help you build and maintain excellent credit, no matter your financial situation. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1M6sseF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.