806 episodes

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.

Money Girl Quick and Dirty Tips

    • Business
    • 4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

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.

    Am I Investing Too Much for Retirement?

    Am I Investing Too Much for Retirement?

    Laura answers listeners’ retirement questions about whether you’re investing too much and the tax-advantaged account rules after age 59.5.

    • 16 min
    Time Value of Money (TVM) and Calculating Investment Returns

    Time Value of Money (TVM) and Calculating Investment Returns

    The time value of money, or TVM, is a fundamental concept that affects your financial planning and investment success. In this episode, we review the time value of money, why it matters, and how to calculate your investment returns.

    • 11 min
    When Should You Buy an Annuity for Retirement?

    When Should You Buy an Annuity for Retirement?

    Laura answers a question about annuities and whether you should buy one for retirement income.

    • 15 min
    5 Steps to Achieve FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)

    5 Steps to Achieve FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)

    Laura reviews variations of the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. You'll learn several strategies to become financially free and pursue your unique retirement dreams.

    • 13 min
    Should I Be Worried About Social Security?

    Should I Be Worried About Social Security?

    In another special Friday BONUS episode, Laura answers a listener’s question about Social Security retirement benefits and the future of the program.

    • 14 min
    5 Options to Manage Your 401(k) After Leaving a Job

    5 Options to Manage Your 401(k) After Leaving a Job

    Laura reviews five options for managing your retirement account with an ex-employer.

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
1.8K Ratings

1.8K Ratings

j33w3l ,

Young and dumb

I am a 23 year old and finding this my goodness has been a help. Starting from motivating me to take care of my financial responsibilities. Learning about things I DIDNT have a clue about. Thank you so much!!!

Cherrypeppermint2011 ,

Love this money podcast!

This is one of the best finance podcasts! I love how straight to the point it is and how I always learn so much after each podcast! Really excellent content! Thank you so much.

Atlien Fan ,

Life Changing Advice

Thank you, Laura and the money girl team for providing easy to understand actionable items for life-changing financial education! I have been able to save thousands of dollars for the future but still enjoy living today. I always look forward to the Wednesday podcast 🎉❤️

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