Money Girl

Inherited money? Ways to share wealth without paying extra taxes

1048. Receiving an inheritance can be a life-changing financial event, but passing a portion of those funds along to family members comes with a unique set of tax rules.

Medicare 101: How to avoid pricey mistakes and choose the right plan

1047. Host Laura Adams cuts through the confusion and explains the basics of Medicare for anyone approaching 65 or helping a relative compare options. You’ll learn how pa

Roth IRA vs. Trump Account: Which is better for kids?

1046. Did your teenager earn money from a summer or part-time job? Laura answers a listener’s question about two tax-advantaged savings accounts for minors: the Roth IRA

Workplace Roth vs. Roth IRA–what’s the difference?

1045. Are you taking full advantage of tax-free retirement growth? While both workplace Roth plans and Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth, they come with vastly different el

Smart ways to pay less on rising healthcare cost

1044. Are rising healthcare costs ruining your budget? Laura answers a listener’s question about how to maximize every tax advantage available for healthcare costs. You’l

A beginner’s guide to travel hacking using rewards

1043. Dreaming of your next getaway, but need to do it on a budget? Laura demystifies the world of “travel hacking” for complete beginners. You’ll learn how to leverage e

8 money rules for happy couples

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Should my first home be an investment property? (Reissue)

941. Should you buy a rental property before your first home? Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of 'house hacking' as an investment strategy — i

Take control of your money, with Intuit’s Mark Notarainni

1042. Laura Adams interviews Mark Notarainni, an 18-year veteran at Intuit, to explore how integrated platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing perso

8 ways to spend money for a happier life

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Should I pay off a low-rate mortgage or invest?

1041. If you have extra cash, should you pay off a low-interest mortgage or invest it? Laura answers a listener’s question about balancing financial math with the emotion

Canceling credit cards–smart move or credit mistake?

1040. Laura explains the hidden risks of canceling credit card accounts. You’ll learn how credit utilization works, when closing an account is and isn’t worth it, and how

A 7-point mid-year checklist for money success

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Should I consolidate old retirement plans?

1039. Laura answers a listener’s question about managing multiple 401(k)s with her current and previous employers. Find out the pros and cons of holding old retirement pl

9 things to know about buying your first home

1038. Are you thinking about buying your first home but feeling overwhelmed by interest rates, upfront costs, and hiring a real estate agent? Host Laura Adams walks you t

5 ways to help your kids become rich

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8 things to know about investing in a brokerage account (Reissue)

795. Laura answers a listener question about how to invest in a brokerage account, including the rules you need to know and the best strategy for diversification. Discov

The wedding series: navigating love, risk, and money, with James Sexton

1037. What actually happens legally and financially when you say "I do"? Laura Adams interviews veteran New York City divorce trial lawyer Jim Sexton about the often misu

Dealing with debt: expert tips for using a balance transfer credit card

Summer Saturdays: Best of QDT Encore Episode: This episode originally aired in June 2022. 733. Ever wonder if using a balance transfer credit card could help you get o

Will Social Security be there for you?

1036. Is Social Security in trouble, or is it just a lot of political noise? Laura answers a listener’s question about what the changes to the retirement fund mean for yo