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<p>977. Laura answers a listener's question about whether to use a BNPL option or a credit card when shopping online.</p><p>Find a <a href="https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/bnpl-vs-credit-cardwhich-option-is-better/transcript" target="_blank">transcript</a> here. </p><p ... Show More

<p>976. Laura reviews financial safety nets that help you and your family survive and even thrive despite an unexpected hardship.</p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our coll ... Show More

<p>975. Laura answers a listener's question about gifts to give kids when you want to help build their financial futures.</p><p>Find a <a href="https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/holiday-gifts-that-build-wealth-for-kids/transcript" target="_blank">transcript</a> here. </p ... Show More

What's behind the explosion in popularity of Klarna and its competitors? Most of us have found ourselves wanting something that we can’t quite afford. If you’re low on funds and waiting for money to come in, there are a multitude of borrowing options, from overdrafts and loans to ... Show More

Don’t have the capital OR credit to invest? Seller financing is a powerful tool that could allow you to score multiple real estate deals without ever going through a bank. The best part? You can create your own terms! You just need to put together an effective pitch that wins the ... Show More

We’ve all been guilty – you see something one of your friends is doing or buying and you want it too. Or, what about that new piece of clothing you’ve been drooling for and then suddenly an ad pops up on a social platform and you take it as “the sign” that you should probably go ... Show More

Have you ever wondered - how do I know if I’m making the right decisions with my finances? How can I figure out if I’m saving enough money? How do I manage to pay off my student loans and saving for my future? You’re not alone if these money questions keep you awake at night. Cli ... Show More

Nearly everyone has had a "great" business idea. However, as mom says, "the devil is in the details," and great businesses aren't built on ideas, they're built on successful implementation and follow through. To help you set up either your next side gig or start your next big ven ... Show More

This week’s question comes from AJ through Ashley’s Instagram direct messages. AJ is asking a question many new investors have: If I borrow down payment money from friends or family, what’s the best way to pay back the down payment while cash flowing on the property? For many roo ... Show More

If you’re a first time homebuyer, you are going to listen to this episode on repeat! Kristi Nowrouzi is here to educate you. As a mortgage loan originator for nearly 10 years, she has analyzed thousands and thousands of credit reports and helped people have a well-rounded underst ... Show More

Your credit score has power, and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but do ... Show More

New financial year new you! It's the perfect time to check in on your financial situation and goals and take stock of how you're tracking. So we've made a list to take all of the guess work out of EOFY for you! You don't wanna miss Victoria's top 5 things you should be looking at ... Show More

<p>We’re kicking off the week by answering your listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via <a href="https://www.howtomoney.com/ask/">HowToMoney.com/ask</a> , send us your voice memo. Regard ... Show More