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Money Girl

Quick and Dirty Tips

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.

Location:

New York, NY

Description:

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.

Twitter:

@lauraadams

Language:

English

Contact:

c/o Macmillan Publishers, LLC 18 West 18th St., 7th Floor New York, NY 10011


Episodes
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What Do Most People Get Wrong About HSAs?

9/5/2025
Laura answers a question about costly HSA mistakes you should know and avoid. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:13:41

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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Become Rich (Reissue)

9/3/2025
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. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Click to find a full transcript. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:16:01

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How Do You Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time?

8/29/2025
Laura answers a question about juggling the sale of a home and the purchase of a new one simultaneously. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:13:53

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How Much You Should Save for Retirement by Age (Even in a Recession) (Reissue)

8/27/2025
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. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Click to find a full transcript. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:24:30

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How Can I Become a Confident Investor?

8/22/2025
Laura answers an investing question with seven tips for becoming more confident, regardless of your level of experience.

Duration:00:17:00

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25 Clever Ways to Save Money During Inflation (Reissue)

8/20/2025
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. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Click to find a full transcript. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:15:47

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How Can I Find the Right Financial Advisor?

8/15/2025
Laura answers a common question about how to find and hire the right financial professional. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:18:33

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How a 529 Plan Saves Money for Students of All Ages

8/13/2025
Laura explains how 529 savings plans cut taxes and new rules that benefit families and students of all ages. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:14:04

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How Do I Set Up My Own Business?

8/8/2025
Laura answers a question about creating a business entity when going from employee to self-employed. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:13:40

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How Does Flood Insurance Work to Protect Your Property?

8/6/2025
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. Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:11:01

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What Tax Do I Owe on My Home Sale? (Reissue)

8/1/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:14:07

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Tips to Maximize an HSA from Tax Savings to Retirement

7/30/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:21:58

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What’s a Checklist for Moving Out of State?

7/25/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:21:42

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How I Found $3,000 in Unclaimed Property

7/23/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:14:17

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What's the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Tax Overhaul?

7/18/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:15:15

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How to Hire the Best Real Estate Agent

7/16/2025
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:

Duration:00:22:50

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How Do I Get Preapproved for a Mortgage?

7/11/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:17:23

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8 Ways to Spend Money for a Happier Life

7/9/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:09:55

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Should My First Home Be an Investment Property?

7/4/2025
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 Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT

Duration:00:22:38

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9 Tips to Cut Your Power Bill When the Heat Soars

7/2/2025
Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer

Duration:00:11:44