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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September 12, 2025 16 mins

957. Laura answers a question about using funds in a retirement plan to pay off credit cards and medical debt.

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956. Laura interviews Thomas Nitzsche with Money Management International (MMI), a nonprofit dedicated to debt solutions.

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September 5, 2025 13 mins

Laura answers a question about costly HSA mistakes you should know and avoid.

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Find out five ways to save and invest for your child's future and how it should fit into your big financial picture.

This episode originally aired in June of 2022.

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Laura answers a question about juggling the sale of a home and the purchase of a new one simultaneously.

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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.

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August 22, 2025 17 mins

Laura answers an investing question with seven tips for becoming more confident, regardless of your level of experience.

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Instead of letting inflation hurt your finances, fight back by protecting your spending power and saving more money.

This episode originally aired in August of 2022.

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Laura answers a common question about how to find and hire the right financial professional.

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 Laura explains how 529 savings plans cut taxes and new rules that benefit families and students of all ages.

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August 8, 2025 13 mins

Laura answers a question about creating a business entity when going from employee to self-employed. 

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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.

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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/transcript

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Laura explains how an HSA helps you reduce taxes, build wealth, and cut the cost of just about any healthcare expense, even if your insurer doesn't cover it. 

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/tips-to-maximize-an-hsa-from-tax-savings-to-retirement/transcript

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Laura answers a question about tips for moving out of state for a new job and offers a checklist.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-a-checklist-for-moving-out-of-state/transcript

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Laura explains what unclaimed property is, how to start a free treasure hunt for amounts owed, and tips to avoid potential scams.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-i-found-3-000-in-unclaimed-property/transcript

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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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