Brokerage vs. retirement account–which one should you choose?
1061. Worried about locking your money away in a retirement account? Host Laura Adams answers a question about choosing investments without...
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1060. Dreaming of retiring early or taking an extended career break, but worried your money is locked away until age 59.5? Host Laura Adams...
How do I save more, pay off debt, and stop overspending? With Courtney Alev
1059. Host Laura Adams sits down with Courtney Alev, Consumer Financial Advocate and Director of Product Management for TurboTax. They discu...
How do I find and hire the right financial advisor? (Reissue)
952. Not sure whether you need a financial advisor, or which kind to look for? Laura Adams explains the seven types of financial professiona...
Bonds are back–should I own more of them?
1058. With 10-year U.S. Treasury yields above 5.3%, many investors are asking if they should ditch stocks and play it safe with fixed income...
Flight canceled? Know your air passenger rights
1057. Few things are more frustrating than learning your flight has been canceled. But do you know what you’re legally entitled to when an a...
How to buy a home when you already own one
1056. Should you buy your next home before selling your current one, or is it safer to sell first? How does an existing mortgage impact your...
How to accelerate your wealth, with Natasha Madan
1055. Host Laura Adams interviews Natasha Madan, CMO and consumer advocate at Credit Karma, about the financial habits of Gen Z, credit myth...
4 safe strategies for a mid-career pivot
1054. Are you comfortable in your career but longing for change? Or maybe you want the freedom to move anywhere in the country without takin...
7 ways to build wealth before December 31
1053. Host Laura Adams walks you through seven ways to lower your taxes, maximize savings, and protect your hard-earned cash before midnight...
How to save for a child’s future home
1052. Thinking about helping your kids buy a home decades from now? Host Laura Adams answers a listener’s question about the best ways to gr...
529 savings vs. prepaid plans–benefits, rules, and strategies
1051. Are you worried about the rising cost of college? In celebration of College Savings Month, Laura compares the two main types of educat...
Buying a car? 6 steps to avoid costly mistakes
1050. Buying a car can feel like a financial landmine. Host Laura Adams answers a listener’s question about buying a car before starting his...
5 small habits that build big wealth
1049. Think building wealth requires a six-figure salary? Think again. Host Laura Adams breaks down five small, high-impact habits that lead...
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 wi...
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 compar...
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 acco...
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...
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 availab...
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....