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How to Grow Rich on a Budget
When you think about people who are rich, Bill Gates or Donald Trump may come to mind. Though you might not be able to become as wealthy as them, you can accumulate a small fortune of your own over...
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How Should I Choose Investments for My Retirement Account?
Q. "I contribute 5% of my income to a retirement account at work that offers 5% matching. I’m disappointed with the plan’s custodian because when I ask him for advice about choosing investments, he...
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What Are the Roth IRA Rules for Married Couples?
A Money Girl reader named Monica asks:"I’m getting married later this year and we plan on filing taxes jointly. I just found out that due to our combined income, I won’t be eligible for my Roth IRA...
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How Expected Value Can Help You Make Good Decisions (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at using expected value as a tool for decision-making under uncertainty. It’s a way to make sure you’re taking enough risks, and the right risks. Instead of...
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How to Make Money Investing in Stocks
A Money Girl podcast listener named Iulia asks:"I really don’t understand stocks or how investors make money with them. What should I know as a beginning investor?"In this episode I’ll take the mystery...
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Can I Combine Multiple 401(k) Plans Into One Account?
Q: "My husband and I both have two 401(k) accounts from previous employers. Can I combine all four of them into one account in order to simplify our finances?" A: You can't combine retirement accounts...
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How Retirement Accounts Save Money on Taxes
If you’re a regular Money Girl reader or podcast listener, you know that I recommend investing through tax-advantaged accounts—like an IRA or a workplace 401(k)—to build your retirement nest egg.But...
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How to Make Decisions About Personal Finances
A reader named Natalie asks:“I’m a 31-year-old single mother with student loan debt of $36,000 and $1,700 on my credit cards. I don’t know where to start to clean up this financial mess. What should I...
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Where to Rollover Your 401(k) Retirement Money
Congratulations- you just accepted a new job! But now, what should you do with your workplace 401(k)? This is a common question that stumps many workers.In this episode I’ll discuss options for what to...
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Improve Your Finances with a Personal Money Day Checklist
If you're like most people, there are financial tasks on your "to do" list that keep rolling over from month to month. Instead of procrastinating, it's time to take control of your finances!In this...
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7 Investment Rules to Make Money
Many people shy away from investing money because they think it’s too complicated or too risky. The truth is that not investing for the future is one of the riskiest financial moves you can make.This...
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Pros and Cons of Using an Annuity for Retirement Income
Saving enough for a comfortable retirement is themost important financial goal you can have.Getting a big fat pension is a luxury that fewer American workers can look forward to these days, and relying...
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5 Decisions Millennials Must Make to Grow Rich
A Money Girl podcast listener named Ben wrote:"Thank you for doing the podcast, it’s been very helpful to me. What advice do you have for people in their 20s that will make a huge difference later on...
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IRA Contributions: Who Can Make Them and What's the Deadline?
A traditional IRA, which stands for Individual Retirement Arrangement, is a terrific savings vehicle. It allows you to build a retirement nest egg and reduce the amount of tax you have to pay in the...
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5 Tools to Manage Money and Fix Your Finances
Managing money is just like any other job or task - you need the right tools to do a good job.Fortunately, there’s no shortage of fantastic tools to help you make smart money decisions and stay super...
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The Scoop on Crowdfunding
This week I’m going to talk about crowdfunding - what it is, how it works, what are the benefits and drawbacks, and how to start your own crowdfunding campaign.Sponsor: Want to save more, invest for...
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6 Books for the Wise Investor
Whether you are planning for your next big purchase, an early retirement, or new business venture, these 6 guides can take your portfolio from dud to winner. Read on for some of investing's best-kept...
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How to Invest in the Perfect Portfolio
A Facebook follower named Murray H. says:“Loved your book, Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich! Your simple approach to money matters turned my life around. Can you help me understand which mutual...
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3 Financial Moves You Should Make Before the New Year
The year is almost up! December 31 is the deadline to take advantage of several money-saving opportunities.So it’s time to make these important financial moves before it’s too late:Money Move #1:...
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How to Do an Annual Finance Review (And What Money Girl Learned From Hers)
For me, and most people I know, each year seems to fly by quicker than the last. It seems like I say, “I can’t believe it’s December 1st already!,” sooner every time.That’s why it’s so important to hit...
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