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991. Laura answers a listener's question about using a 529 plan versus a Trump Account and reviews which is better for a child’s education.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money ... Show More

This week, Laura interviews Jocelyn Pearson from The Scholarship System about how to reduce the cost of college and graduate debt-free.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at (302) 364-0308.Find Money Gir ... Show More

989. Laura answers a listener's question about choosing a traditional or Roth retirement plan by reviewing the pros and cons of each and a new Roth rule for those over 50.Find a transcript here. Have a money question? Send an email to money@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicem ... Show More

Let's talk about credit cards. It's easy to get a credit card, but wow, they sure can cause a lot of emotional stress and a monkey wrench in your money plan. This pandemic has shown that it’s both good to have credit cards because who saw this thing coming, but also that you need ... Show More

Irina and her husband are more than $100,000 in debt. They're working to pay it off, but between monthly credit card bills, student loan payments, 401k contributions and spending on their new baby, their money is spread too thin. In this episode of How To!, we bring on Rachel Cru ... Show More

Spring cleaning is one thing. However, there’s something to be said for cleaning up your finances this fall. Your wallet is going to get a workout in the next few months (hello holidays), so I turned to Rod Griffin from Experian to share with you 5 tips to help you ace your fall ... Show More

You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to build credit from scratch or improve a bad credi ... Show More

There are a lot of sneaky fees in bank accounts and credit cards. Basically anywhere a sneaky fee can be, it’s going to be. One of the primary reasons for staying on top of your money every week is the chance to spot these fees because many of them you can avoid paying. The savin ... Show More

Ready to put your credit score on a rocket ship to 850? This is the episode for you. On this week’s Money Monday episode of Financial Feminist, I’m doing my best to demystify the credit score and give you practical ways to increase yours for a better financial future. Looking for ... Show More

<p>Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question you’d like us to answer, toss your voice memo our way. It only takes about 90 seconds to record and you can find a step by step g ... Show More

The personal finance world is full of rules and things that you should and shouldn’t do with your money. These rules lead to stress, frustration, and competition and honestly, make you feel like you aren’t doing enough, you don’t have enough, and you’ll never be able to fully be ... Show More

Does your credit need a bit of an overhaul? You’ve probably heard the term Cash is King, but I think it’s really Credit is King. Those three digits that make up your credit score hold a lot of power in your wealth-building journey. The truth is, It can be really difficult to buil ... Show More

What would it feel like to drop the shame and guilt around money in your relationship once and for all? This episode is for you if you're ready to cultivate a healthy money relationship with your partner filled with mutual respect and love. On this episode, Manisha Thakor from Mo ... Show More