

Money Girl
QuickAndDirtyTips.com
Laura Adams provides short and friendly personal finance, small business, real estate, and investing tips to help you live a richer life. Whether you're just starting out or are already a savvy investor, Money Girl's advice will point you in the right direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 16min
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Become Rich (Reissue)
Discover five actionable strategies to empower your children financially. Learn how to use savings accounts and 529 plans to secure their educational futures. Explore the advantages of custodial accounts and life insurance in wealth building. Delve into the benefits of teaching kids about Roth IRAs and early investment. Cultivating a positive relationship with money early on sets the stage for their financial success!

Aug 29, 2025 • 14min
How Do You Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time?
Laura answers a question about juggling the sale of a home and the purchase of a new one simultaneously.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.

Aug 27, 2025 • 25min
How Much You Should Save for Retirement by Age (Even in a Recession) (Reissue)
In this episode of Money Girl, Laura covers various factors to consider for retirement planning, including a potential recession. This episode originally aired in July of 2022.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Click to find a full transcript.Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 302-365-0308.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/MoneyGirlQDThttps://twitter.com/LauraAdamshttps://lauradadams.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2025 • 17min
How Can I Become a Confident Investor?
Laura answers an investing question with seven tips for becoming more confident, regardless of your level of experience.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.

Aug 20, 2025 • 16min
25 Clever Ways to Save Money During Inflation (Reissue)
Discover clever ways to save money during inflation and protect your spending power. Learn tips for downsizing your living situation and finding affordable cell phone plans. Explore strategies for discount shopping and managing insurance costs effectively. Get creative with budgeting and frugality as you navigate financial challenges. Plus, understand how maximizing credit limits can improve your credit health while preparing for future expenses. Ready to take control of your finances?

Aug 15, 2025 • 19min
How Can I Find the Right Financial Advisor?
Laura answers a common question about how to find and hire the right financial professional.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.

Aug 13, 2025 • 14min
How a 529 Plan Saves Money for Students of All Ages
Laura explains how 529 savings plans cut taxes and new rules that benefit families and students of all ages.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.

Aug 8, 2025 • 14min
How Do I Set Up My Own Business?
Laura answers a question about creating a business entity when going from employee to self-employed. 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.

Aug 6, 2025 • 11min
How Does Flood Insurance Work to Protect Your Property?
Did you know floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S.? Many homeowners and renters insurance policies don't cover flood damage, yet only about 4% of Americans have flood insurance. Join Laura as she explains what flood insurance is, who needs it, and how to protect your property from devastating flood-related losses.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.

Aug 1, 2025 • 14min
What Tax Do I Owe on My Home Sale? (Reissue)
Laura answers a question about selling your home and explains a legit way to skip taxes or pay significantly less, called the capital gains tax exclusion. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/what-tax-do-i-owe-on-my-home-sale-reissue/transcriptHave 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.


