HeyJaredMoney Girl
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. Hosted on Acast.
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Buying a car? 6 steps to avoid costly mistakes (opens the original)
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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 deal that doesn’t wreck your financial goals! Key Takeaways: Compare a car’s repair bill against months of new car payments and a potentially higher insurance premium before giving up on an older vehicle. To keep transportation costs affordable, follow
5 small habits that build big wealth (opens the original)
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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 into big financial freedom! Key Takeaways Wealth is built on consistency. Setting up automatic transfers to high-yield savings and retirement accounts eliminates the temptation to spend. Taking advantage of tax-advantaged accounts creates opportunit
Inherited money? Ways to share wealth without paying extra taxes (opens the original)
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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 inheritance. You’ll learn how inherited assets are taxed at receipt, how the federal annual gift tax exclusion works, and smart tax-free strategies to help your loved ones without triggering extra tax paperwork. Key Takeaways: Receiving plain cash or life in
Medicare 101: How to avoid pricey mistakes and choose the right plan (opens the original)
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1047. Host Laura Adams cuts through the confusion and explains the basics of Medicare for anyone approaching 65 or helping a relative compare options. You’ll learn how parts of Medicare work, which expenses Medicare doesn’t cover, how to fill insurance gaps, avoid lifetime penalties, and the truth about costly Medicare myths. Key Takeaways: Medicare Part A covers hospital and inpatient care (premium-free for most), while Part B covers doctor visits and outpatient services for a monthly premium (
Roth IRA vs. Trump Account: Which is better for kids? (opens the original)
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1046. Did your teenager earn money from a summer or part-time job? Laura answers a listener’s question about two tax-advantaged savings accounts for minors: the Roth IRA and the new Trump Account. You’ll learn how both accounts work and where working teens or their parents should put their hard-earned dollars first. Key Takeaways: Minors can have a custodial Roth IRA when they earn income from W-2 employment or self-employment and contribute up to $7,500 or 100% of earned income, whichever is le
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