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

Genres:

Business

Business & Economics Podcasts

Networks:

Quick and Dirty Tips

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

Website:

http://moneygirl.quickanddirtytips.com/

Email:

money@qdnow.com

Episodes

What Happens to Your Money After You Die?

3/19/2025

Laura reviews what happens to your assets and debts after your death, depending on your estate, marital status, and home state. 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) 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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:11:43

Which Credit Card Builds Credit the Fastest?

3/14/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about what type of credit card to use to rebuild credit the fastest way possible. 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) 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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:12:02

How to Raise Money-Savvy Kids: Expert Advice from John Lanza

3/12/2025

Laura interviews John Lanza, an author and creator who’s on a mission to empower kids and families to have more financial wellness and lead fulfilling lives. 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) 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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams

Duration:00:35:23

Should I Cancel Unused Credit Cards?

3/7/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about whether canceling unused credit cards could help or hurt her upcoming home purchase.

Duration:00:10:20

7 Micro-Habits That Boost Financial Success

3/5/2025

Laura recommends seven small habits that can create massive financial success no matter your age or stage of life. 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) 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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:15:34

How Can I Overcome My Investing Fears?

2/28/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about overcoming the fear of investing when the future seems uncertain. 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) 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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:15:39

15 Ways to Stop Impulse Spending and Save More

2/26/2025

Laura reviews strategies to resist impulsive spending so you can save more money and achieve your financial goals faster. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:13:07

Maximize Tax Deductions: How a Side Gig or Small Business Can Lower Your Taxes

2/21/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about maximizing tax deductions for multiple sources of income and side gigs. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:22:53

9 Essential Financial Accounts Everyone Should Have

2/19/2025

Laura reviews essential accounts for managing and growing money, regardless of age or stage of life. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:18:32

Understanding Mortgage Points and How They Can Save You Money

2/14/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about whether buying mortgage points saves money over the long run. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:12:20

Home Office Tax Deduction: 5 Essential Rules to Maximize Your Savings in 2025

2/12/2025

Laura reviews who qualifies for the home office tax deduction and five rules for claiming it when you work from home. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:11:10

How to Budget with Irregular Income: 6 Steps for Freelancers & Self-Employed Workers

2/7/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about how to manage money and create a budget when you have an irregular 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:14:30

5 Essential Tax Record-Keeping Tips to Avoid IRS Headaches

2/5/2025

Laura reviews tips to manage essential records so you pare down, follow IRS rules, and have what you need for future transactions. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:11:49

Maxing Out a 401(k) and IRA: Rules, Limits, and Tax Benefits Explained

1/31/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about whether you can use multiple retirement accounts in the same year. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:13:09

Who's Eligible for a Spousal IRA?

1/29/2025

Laura reviews the rules for using a spousal IRA, including who’s eligible to have one and the money-saving tax benefits you receive. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:11:17

What's the Future of Student Loan Debt Relief and SAVE?

1/24/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about managing student loans in forbearance and reviews seven things about the SAVE Plan to know. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:14:12

Will Renting or Owning a Home Make You Wealthier?

1/22/2025

Laura reviews the pros and cons of renting and owning a home and which option will likely build wealth for you and your family. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:21:20

How Can I Invest Confidently With Little Money?

1/17/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about building wealth when you have a fixed income or little money to invest. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:14:53

5 Tips for Living and Working in Different States

1/15/2025

Laura reviews tips for living in multiple states and ways to prepare your finances to do it successfully as a remote worker, sunbird, or snowbird. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:13:15

Does My Inheritance Count as Taxable Income?

1/10/2025

Laura answers a listener's question about paying tax on an inheritance and managing it wisely. 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-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:22:55