

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.
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May 29, 2024 • 11min
Time Value of Money (TVM) and Calculating Investment Returns
The time value of money, or TVM, is a fundamental concept that affects your financial planning and investment success. In this episode, we review the time value of money, why it matters, and how to calculate your investment returns.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/

May 24, 2024 • 15min
When Should You Buy an Annuity for Retirement?
Laura answers a question about annuities and whether you should buy one for retirement income.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/

May 22, 2024 • 13min
5 Steps to Achieve FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Laura reviews variations of the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. You'll learn several strategies to become financially free and pursue your unique retirement dreams.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/

May 17, 2024 • 14min
Should I Be Worried About Social Security?
Exploring the implications of Social Security taxes on various income levels, historical development and challenges facing the program, wage base limit and future projections for the tax system, factors influencing benefits and eligibility, and potential changes in taxation and benefits for younger workers.

May 15, 2024 • 14min
5 Options to Manage Your 401(k) After Leaving a Job
Explore smart strategies for managing your retirement account with an ex-employer, including options like rolling over to an IRA or transferring to a new workplace plan. Learn about the tax consequences of missing rollover deadlines and the benefits of setting up a self-employed plan.

May 10, 2024 • 13min
What Tax Do I Owe on My Home Sale?
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.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/

May 8, 2024 • 14min
Debunking 10 Costly Investing Misconceptions
Laura reviews ten costly misconceptions about investing that you should never believe.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/

May 1, 2024 • 13min
6 Rules for Contributing to an IRA and a 401(k)
Discover crucial strategies to maximize your retirement savings! Learn the key rules for contributing to IRAs and 401(k)s, including new contribution limits for 2024. Explore Roth IRA eligibility and essential tips for keeping records to avoid tax mistakes. Plus, find out how listener engagement enriches the experience, with calls for ratings and reviews to amplify value.

Apr 24, 2024 • 13min
Understanding Bitcoin–It’s History, Halving, and Controversy
Laura explains Bitcoin's history, an upcoming event known as a halving, and why the cryptocurrency is controversial.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/

Apr 17, 2024 • 9min
Investing by Lump Sum versus Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)
Laura answers a listener’s question about investing a lump sum or using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. Find out what DCA is and its pros and cons.Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/