Money Girl

Money Girl

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.

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July 18, 2025 15 mins

Laura answers a question about how taxes for a typical American will change due to the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb-tax-overhaul/transcript

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Laura explains the differences between real estate professionals and provides tips for hiring one, whether you need to rent, buy, or sell a home.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-hire-the-best-real-estate-agent/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about how much to spend on a home and the benefits of getting a mortgage preapproval.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-i-get-preapproved-for-a-mortgage/transcript

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Laura provides tips for using money as a tool for getting more joy from life.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/8-ways-to-spend-money-for-a-happier-life/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of buying a rental property before a first home.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-my-first-home-be-an-investment-property/transcript

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Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/9-tips-to-cut-your-power-bill-when-the-heat-soars/transcript

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June 27, 2025 19 mins

Laura answers a listener's question about self-directed IRAs and how to invest with them wisely.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-use-a-self-directed-ira/transcript

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Laura reviews the pros and cons of investing in stocks and five ways to own them with less risk.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-invest-in-stocks-with-less-risk/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about saving and investing as you approach retirement or have a newly retired partner or spouse.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-save-and-invest-approaching-retirement/transcript

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Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-retire-with-over-100-000-of-annual-income/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about protecting valuable personal property not fully covered by homeowners or condo insurance.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/do-i-need-personal-articles-policy-pap-insurance/transcript

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Laura interviews Peter Cuneo about leadership tips and how to use them to improve your personal finances.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/money-and-leadership-lessons-with-peter-cuneo/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about where to start saving money for her kids' college and future needs.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-the-best-places-to-save-money-for-kids/transcript

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Laura reviews tips for couples and partners who want more life and financial success.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/richer-relationshipsfinding-the-right-partner-for-success/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about prioritizing money for various goals like buying a home, eliminating debt, and retiring.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-use-extra-cash-for-savings-investments-or-debt/transcript

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Laura reviews seven main types of cryptocurrencies and their purposes.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-digital-assets7-types-of-cryptocurrencies/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-get-a-mortgage-or-save-to-pay-cash-for-a-home/transcript

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Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/selling-your-home-how-to-avoid-capital-gains-tax/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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Laura interviews Bill Rainaldi, a financial services and Social Security expert, about the program and what the future may hold for retirees.

Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time to invest.

Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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