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1004. This week, Laura explains how to identify and fix overcontributions to your 401(k), IRA, and HSA. You’ll learn the specific deadlines for 2026 to remove excess funds penalty-free and how to handle the tricky tax paperwork that follows. In This Episode: The Cost of Mistakes: ... Show More

1003. Is one missed payment going to haunt your mortgage application forever? On this Finance Friday, host Laura answers a listener's question about a recent late payment and the fear that it might ruin their chances of buying a home. If you’ve ever seen your credit score plummet ... Show More

1002. Taxes don’t have to be a source of shame or a "black box" of confusion. Whether you’re a lifelong artist, a side-hustler, or a traditional employee, understanding the tax code is the ultimate power move for your bank account. In this episode, Laura sits down with Hannah Col ... Show More

Get 1 month of FREE business banking with NorthOne ➡️ https://get.northone.com/ken/Join Ken McElroy's Newsletter and stay up to date with today's trending real estate investing topics: https://www.kenmcelroy.com/newsHow DO you get started with real estate in your 20s? Do you REAL ... Show More

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to do a Money Q&A about should you pay off debt or invest first. Today we are going to answer these questions: Question 1: Should I build my emergency fund to $20,000 first, or start paying down my mortgage and investi ... Show More

I’ve been that multi-millionaire who rents, proudly defending why homeownership wasn’t the right choice for me—until now. At 31, I bought my first house, and in this episode, I’m sharing everything I learned along the way: the emotional rollercoaster of finding “the one,” the fin ... Show More

When you go to buy a new house, should you sell your current house or keep it to use as a rental property? We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode! Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products ... Show More

#161: Matt is interested in achieving financial independence, and he wants to encourage his friends to pursue the same goal. What podcast episodes provide a light, digestible introduction to the world of financial independence and retiring early? Daniel wonders why everyone purs ... Show More

Superannuation, we all (should!) have it, but are you making the most of it? However you're thinking about super- optimizing for retirement, considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), or wondering about concessional contributions- this episode breaks it down. We fire through 6 ... Show More

#417: Our first anonymous caller is getting married. What are the financial considerations the couple should be thinking through since there is a large income gap between them? Our second anonymous caller is concerned about her ability to continue working due to major depression. ... Show More

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 guid ... Show More

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're going to do a Money Q&A about should I invest aggressively If I am behind in my 50’s. Today we are going to answer these questions: Should I invest aggressively if I am behind in my 50s? Should I invest money? Should I put my ... Show More

Knowing that I have a big severance payment coming, is there anything I can do now to try and minimize the taxes paid on this additional income? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Mo ... Show More