By Laura Adams. This episode is about the advantages and disadvantages of investing in mutual funds. Taxes on Top of Losses As we all know, many people have lost investment money due to the stock market volatility in recent weeks. Its been a tough ti

发表于:2019-02-08 / 阅读(185) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. Todays show is about what makes someone a dependent, or an exemption, for income tax purposes. Tax Exemptions Save Money Its important to understand who you can claim as a dependent on your taxes, because you get a tax exemption for e

发表于:2019-02-06 / 阅读(162) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. In this episode Ill discuss 529 plans and the many benefits they provide to millions of Americans who use them. Whats a 529 Plan? A 529 plan is also known as a Qualified Tuition Program. Its a tax-favored savings account that has beco

发表于:2019-02-06 / 阅读(161) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

by Laura Adams Didnt think there was a way to take money out of your IRA without having to pay a penalty? In this article Ill tell you how to do that and give you more great reasons to love a Health Savings Account. The Money Girl Facebook Sweepstake

发表于:2019-02-06 / 阅读(163) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. In this episode Ill discuss payroll tax withholding. Understand what exactly is taken out of your paycheck and when youll need to adjust your allowances. How Withholding Works When you take a new job, one of the forms you complete for

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(181) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Today, I want to answer some of the listener questions I received in response to last weeks episode about FDIC insurance. Patti M. e-mailed me with this question: If you have a CD for $100,000 in an FDIC-insured bank and the

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(133) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Todays topic is what to do if you want to convert to a Roth IRA, but can't. A Roth IRA is a great way to save for retirement if youre eligible to contribute. With a Roth IRA, you contribute after-tax money, but your earnings

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(152) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

by Andrew Horowitz. Today on Money Girl I will be discussing the importance of asset allocation and how it alone can shape your financial future. Do you want to start investing but dont know where to start? Are you already investing but think that yo

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(185) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. Robert from Morganville, New Jersey wanted to know if you can use funds in an IRA to buy real estate. Before we get to the answer, I want to thank GoToMyPC for sponsoring the show. Real Estate Self-Directed IRAs Robert, thanks for the

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(123) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Todays topic is a new tax-deduction for homebuyers. A nifty new tax deduction is available to homebuyers this year. In late December, the President signed a tax relief act into law that makes mortgage insurance for homes purc

发表于:2019-02-05 / 阅读(162) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Andrew Horowitz. Today on MoneyGirl, we will take a look at the seven most common mistakes investors make and the lessons that we can be learn from them. Several listeners have written in and asked how to avoid the most common new-investor misstep

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(194) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Todays Topic: Is a 15- or 30-year Mortgage Better? Last weeks episode was about paying versus not paying points when you get a mortgage, and Episode 16 was about how to decide on a fixed versus an adjustable mortgage. This ep

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(138) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams In this episode Ill discuss a legal way to make early withdrawals from your retirement account without having to pay an early withdrawal penalty. Can You Avoid Early Withdrawal Penalties on Retirement Accounts? When it comes to saving

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(144) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Todays topic is achieving your financial goals. The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to set goals, including your financial goals. Did you know that the vast majority of people have no written goals? Now, who do y

发表于:2019-02-04 / 阅读(134) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Todays topic is understanding whether adding an authorized user to your credit card will hurt your credit? Kabria e-mailed me with this question: I have good credit and my boyfriend has bad credit. If I make him an authorized

发表于:2019-02-02 / 阅读(134) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Elizabeth Carlassare. Todays topic is compound interest. Albert Einstein is often quoted as having said something to the effect that compound interest is the greatest wonder of the universe. Its an urban legend, but it packs some punch! In todays

发表于:2019-01-30 / 阅读(130) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. Im excited that the podcast had its two millionth download in February and even got some recent buzz on local radio stations and the evening news in the central Florida area where I live. Find a link to the interview video at moneygir

发表于:2019-01-25 / 阅读(164) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

by Laura Adams If youre like most people, you dont leave home without your mobile technology. If you have a smart phone or an iPad, you can download very inexpensive or free mobile applications or apps designed for your type of device. Need to track

发表于:2019-01-21 / 阅读(171) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. Many of the listener emails and voicemails I've received lately have been about FDIC insurance. I see this is a popular topic, so I'll answer a few specific questions about FDIC coverage in this episode. Now, let's get to the great li

发表于:2019-01-20 / 阅读(170) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语

By Laura Adams. In todays show Ill share tips for managing debt in our current financial environment. Dealing with Tight Credit Everyones on the edge of their seats about the current credit crisis and the volatile financial markets. As the economy ha

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(163) / 评论(0) 分类 货币英语