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.
Episodes
994. This week, Laura reviews updated rules for using a spousal IRA, who can use one, and how they help keep your own retirement account growing.
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993. Laura answers a listener's question about stopping retirement contributions to get out of debt faster.
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992. This week, Laura reviews how being a homeowner in 2026 allows you to build wealth despite affordability challenges.
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991. Laura answers a listener's question about using a 529 plan versus a Trump Account and reviews which is better for a child’s education.
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This week, Laura interviews Jocelyn Pearson from The Scholarship System about how to reduce the cost of college and graduate debt-free.
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989. Laura answers a listener's question about choosing a traditional or Roth retirement plan by reviewing the pros and cons of each and a new Roth rule for those over 50.
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988. This week, Laura reviews how to use a 1031 exchange to legally defer capital gains taxes when selling an investment property. You’ll learn the strict IRS rules for "like-kind" properties, the critical deadlines you must meet, and how to keep 100% of your profits working for you.
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987. Laura answers a listener's question about how to successfully manage a lump-sum cash windfall.
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986. This week, Laura reviews steps for achieving realistic New Year’s goals that can boost your confidence and financial security.
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985. Laura answers a listener's question about what parents need to know about setting up Trump Accounts for kids.
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Today's show will highlight nine tips for building wealth that may surprise you. I'll review why they seem to go against the grain but can lead to more financial success.
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755. Laura answers a listener’s question about how to create a financial plan. It’s an excellent guide when you’re unsure what to do with your money or want to focus on the best financial resolutions for the upcoming year.
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885. Laura answers a listener's questions about how to find a trustworthy financial advisor and give a young child financial freedom.
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984. Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of contributing to a Roth IRA in addition to a workplace retirement plan.
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983. This week, Laura reviews the pros and cons of setting up a 72(t) plan to tap your retirement savings.
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982. Laura answers a listener's question about how to prioritize retirement contributions when you have multiple jobs and accounts.
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981. This week, Laura reviews the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and options for purchasing comprehensive health insurance.
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980. Laura answers a listener's question about building enough net worth to retire on time.
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979. This week, Laura reviews how to tidy up your financial records and save space without violating IRS retention rules. She shares seven essential tips on which paper and digital documents to safely keep (like vital records and tax forms) or ditch, and for how long.
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775. Laura answers a listener’s question about the Roth IRA rules for his minor kids and how to pay them and correctly report the income for working in his business.
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