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Should I Get a Traditional or Roth IRA?
If you plan to have a financially comfortable retirement, there's no getting around the fact that you should use one or more tax-advantaged retirement accounts. I'm a big fan of the Individual...
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What You Need to Know About Inflation
If you've been hearing a lot of experts talking about whether inflation will rear its ugly head, you might be wondering if you should do something different with your money. Many economists believe...
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Insider Tips to Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards
If you’re not using one or more rewards credit cards to make the most of your purchases and qualify for special promotions, you need to get more strategic. The cards you keep in your physical and...
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10 Things Every Employee Should Know
Congrats on your new job offer!But before you settle into your new role, there are some critical decisions you must make. From negotiating your salary to understanding what happens to benefits when...
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Are You Eligible for Advance Child Tax Credit?
You've probably been hearing a lot about the child tax credit payments that the IRS is sending many American families. You may have already seen the money show up in your bank account. This episode...
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What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know
Becoming a first-time homebuyer is exciting, but it’s a journey that you need to prepare for carefully so that it helps your financial life and doesn’t hurt it. Getting to the closing table involves...
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13 Things You Must Do for More Financial Success
To celebrate my 13th anniversary writing and hosting the Money Girl podcast, I've compiled a list of 13 things that are critical for financial growth. Creating your own definition of success and being...
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What You Should Know About Annuities
Money Girl listener Marsha U. writes: "I work at a university, so my retirement is through TIAA. When I recently spoke to their rep, she suggested an annuity with half a variable product. I'm 65 years...
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What Are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?
Using a financial advisor is one of the best ways to make sure you're on track for a comfortable retirement. A trusted advisor can also help you answer complex money questions, such as whether you...
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Should You Pay Off Debt Before Investing?
One of the most common financial dilemmas is whether to use spare cash to pay off debt or to invest. It’s important to accomplish both, but with only so much money to go around, how do you know which...
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10 Things Every First-Time Investor Should Know
If you're like most people, you know investing money is a smart idea. But if you haven't gotten started because you think investing is too complicated or risky, it's time to learn how to invest without...
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10 Things First-Time Car Buyers Should Know
If you're thinking about buying or leasing your first car, you may not know exactly where to start. While you may want to head straight for a dealership, that's typically not the best first move.In...
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Should I Sell My Home or Tap My Home Equity?
As a homeowner, you may be wondering whether you should take advantage of the hot real estate market and make the most of your home’s appreciation by selling your home or tapping your equity. There’s...
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Smart Home Insurance Savings Tips for Homeowners and Renters
Smart home technology is changing the way we live and can even save money. By connecting one or more smart home devices to apps on your smartphone, you can control various appliances, security...
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20 Best Personal Finance and Small Business Digital Tools
Managing money doesn’t have to be a ton of work. You can use free or low-cost digital tools to make better financial decisions and achieve your goals. Personal finance and business programs and apps...
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Your Guide to Saving Money with an HSA Now and in Retirement
One of my favorite tax-advantaged accounts is a health savings account, or HSA, for short. Not only does an HSA allow you to pay for a wide variety of healthcare expenses with pre-tax dollars, but you...
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7 Steps to Achieve Your Financial Goals Faster
Achieving your financial goals is all about getting one step closer to the life you daydream about, where you feel happy, secure, and on top of the world. In this post, I'll walk you through how to set...
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What To Know Before You Cancel a Credit Card
Kaitlyn O. says, “I'm a big fan of the Money Girl podcast and have been listening for years! A while ago, I racked up substantial credit card debt. So, I opened a balance transfer credit card and...
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Get More From Your Credit Cards This Holiday
If you haven't started thinking about the holidays yet, they're right around the corner! That means it's time to start making plans and strategizing ways to save money. A rewards credit card is an...
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Kids Banking: 3 Account Types Every Parent Should Consider
It's never too early to start teaching kids about money. And what better way to help them hone their financial skills and experiences than by helping them open and manage a bank account? But if the...
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