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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 Are the Best Places to Save Money for Kids?

6/6/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about where to start saving money for her kids' college and future needs. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-the-best-places-to-save-money-for-kids/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:00:16:22

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Richer Relationships–Finding the Right Partner for Success

6/4/2025
Laura reviews tips for couples and partners who want more life and financial success. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/richer-relationshipsfinding-the-right-partner-for-success/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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:11:04

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Should I Use Extra Cash for Savings, Investments, or Debt?

5/30/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about prioritizing money for various goals like buying a home, eliminating debt, and retiring. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-use-extra-cash-for-savings-investments-or-debt/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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:14:59

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Understanding Digital Assets–7 Types of Cryptocurrencies

5/28/2025
Laura reviews seven main types of cryptocurrencies and their purposes. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-digital-assets7-types-of-cryptocurrencies/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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:10:05

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Should I Get a Mortgage or Save to Pay Cash for a Home?

5/23/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about getting a mortgage to buy a home or saving cash to buy one outright later. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/should-i-get-a-mortgage-or-save-to-pay-cash-for-a-home/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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:12:25

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Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax

5/21/2025
Laura reviews a legitimate way to sell your home tax-free or pay significantly less capital gains taxes. Money Girl is hosted by Laura Adams. Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/selling-your-home-how-to-avoid-capital-gains-tax/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 https://twitter.com/LauraAdams https://lauradadams.com/

Duration:00:13:41

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Should I Get a Home Equity Investment Loan?

5/16/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about getting a home equity investment loan to retire early. 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/ Policygenius Link: https://www.policygenius.com/

Duration:00:12:19

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Social Security's Future--Fact vs Fiction with Bill Rainaldi

5/14/2025
Laura interviews Bill Rainaldi, a financial services and Social Security expert, about the program and what the future may hold for retirees. Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time 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) 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/ Policygenius Link: https://www.policygenius.com/

Duration:00:35:59

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Retirement Accounts Explained–5 Types You Should Know

5/9/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about using a 401(k) and whether now is a good time 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) 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/ Policygenius Link: https://www.policygenius.com/

Duration:00:22:27

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How Strategic Debt Elimination Builds Wealth Faster

5/7/2025
Laura reviews how to identify good and bad debts and tips for paying off the right ones 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) 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:00:14:59

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7 Things to Do After Getting Fired or Leaving a Job

5/2/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about getting financially organized after getting fired or leaving a job. 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:00:14:14

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Maximizing Value on Your Next Vehicle Purchase with Jessica Tavares

4/30/2025
Laura interviews Jessica Tavares from Enterprise Car Sales about ways to purchase a car for less and have a better buying experience. 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:00:24:53

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Draft for Publish on 2025-04-25

4/25/2025

Duration:00:16:49

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The Ultimate Guide to Borrowing from Your 401(k)

4/23/2025
Laura reviews the rules, pros, and cons of borrowing from a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or 403(b). 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:00:15:19

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Does a Roth Allow Me to Retire Richer?

4/18/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about the benefits of investing using a Roth retirement account. 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:00:13:14

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Credit Unions: Your Financial Best Friend with Tansley Stearns

4/16/2025
Laura interviews Tansley Stearns, a founding organizer of Backbone, a national coalition of credit unions working to ensure everyone has access to people-first financial options. 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:00:30:51

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6 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make in Volatile Markets

4/11/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about managing investments when the financial markets are volatile and the economy 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:00:13:00

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Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA–Which is Right for You?

4/9/2025
Laura reviews the differences between two popular retirement accounts for business owners, a solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA. 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:00:13:40

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Should I Pay Down My Mortgage Early to Eliminate PMI?

4/4/2025
Laura answers a listener's question about whether to focus on eliminating mortgage PMI or paying down other debts first. 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:00:14:48

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Home and Renters Insurance–5 Things You Should Know

4/2/2025
Laura reviews what you should know about homeowners and renters insurance to maximize benefits and cut costs. 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:00:17:55