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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.

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1051. Are you worried about the rising cost of college? In celebration of College Savings Month, Laura compares the two main types of education accounts: 529 savings plans and 529 prepaid tuition plans. You’ll learn their key differences and how to c... more

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 first job. You’ll learn how to evaluate your current car, set a budget, secure financing, and find a great de... more

1049. Think building wealth requires a six-figure salary? Think again. Host Laura Adams breaks down five small, high-impact habits that lead to serious long-term wealth, regardless of your current income. You’ll learn how to turn quiet daily routines... more

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1048. Receiving an inheritance can be a life-changing financial event, but passing a portion of those funds along to family members comes with a unique set of tax rules. Host Laura Adams breaks down the federal tax consequences of sharing an inherita... more

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Mary Gameng
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Mary Geming
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Annie Lee
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Episode: The wedding series: plan your big day on an hourly budget
Cari Rincker
Family law attorney and host of the Billable Mom Podcast
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Amanda Savory
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Kelly T
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Farnoosh Torabi
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Laura Adams
Host of Money Girl; financial educator and author with a focus on practical personal finance, budgeting, and investing.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
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    In the latest episode on summer travel hacks she plugs Dollar General SO HARD like the most obvious product placement and even though this is clearly an ad, she doesn’t come out and identify it as one. That sucks! If you’re budget-minded you know that dollar stores are not great, for your budget or the neighborhood. Done listening to that episode and I’m not sure I can trust Laura’s info to be objective moving forward. Oof!

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    JustAnotherHeather
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent material

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lincoln
    7 months ago
  • Definitely not non partisan

    Why would you call the recent tax bill “One Big Beautiful Bill” over and over like you have so much glee about this harmful bill? You could have referenced it once with this ridiculous and nonsensical name, and then called it by its neutral legislative name of H.R.1. You also did not outline all of the negative impacts this bill will have. Can’t follow someone who clearly is a MAGA who wants to eat their cake and watch others suffer.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Vallelj
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and unbiased

    Love the podcast, it is very informative but obviously for an US audience. I would love to find a similar podcast for Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amirapigglet
    Australiaa year ago
  • Where’s Laura???

    Who is this new lady? She doesn’t even have a name. What’s going on here?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rebecca VF
    United States2 years ago

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Inherited money? Ways to share wealth without paying extra taxes
Q: What taxes do you owe on an inheritance and on a gift to family?
Inheritance tax depends on asset type and relationship; cash and life-insurance payouts are generally tax-free at the federal level, with some states applying inheritance tax; for retirement accounts, traditional IRAs and 401(k)s are taxed as ordinary income for non-spouse beneficiaries, while Roth IRAs are tax-free but may still fall under the 10-year rule; gifts are taxed only if lifetime gifts exceed the federal exemption, with annual exclusions of $19,000 per recipient, and there are tax-free gifting strategies like direct payments for tuition/medical expenses and 529 plan funding.
Roth IRA vs. Trump Account: Which is better for kids?
Q: What are the key differences between a Roth IRA and a Trump account for minors, and when should a parent consider each option?
A Roth IRA offers 100% tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement if earned income exists, plus flexibility to withdraw contributions without penalty for certain needs; a Trump account can accept funds from multiple sources and locks the money until age 18, at which point it becomes a traditional IRA, with limited investment options until then. If the child has earned income, a Roth IRA is generally more advantageous for long-term tax-free growth, while a Trump account can be useful for gifting scenarios or where earned income is absent.
Smart ways to pay less on rising healthcare cost
Q: Can you discuss which costs are and are not deductible for the medical tax deduction and how it interacts with medical savings accounts?
The host explains that the medical tax deduction only applies to unreimbursed medical costs that exceed 7.5% of AGI and only if you itemize deductions. Medical savings accounts (HSA, FSA, HRA) offer separate tax benefits: HSAs provide triple tax advantages and don't require itemizing, FSAs are employer-offered with use-it-or-lose-it limits, and HRAs are employer-funded. You can't double-dip by using an expense for both the deduction and a savings account. Some expenses are qualified for HSAs/FSAs/HARs but not deductible on Schedule A, and some insurance premiums can be deducted under specific scenarios (self-employed, pretax via employer, or post-tax with sufficient itemized deductions).
Take control of your money, with Intuit’s Mark Notarainni
Q: What role does AI play in empowering users without taking away their agency?
AI provides suggestions and executes the chosen actions, but users always stay in control; the system is designed to enhance human decision making rather than replace it.
Take control of your money, with Intuit’s Mark Notarainni
Q: How does connecting data benefit the consumer beyond just having more information?
Connecting data creates a complete picture of a person's financial life and enables personalized actions, with AI synthesizing the information to guide decisions while the user retains control.

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