Money Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for a Richer Life

There's a surprising relationship between your credit and what you pay for insurance. Find out which states allow credit to be used in setting rates, which types of policies are affected, and exactly how much you'll pay for not having excellent credit. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LJok0e

Are you taking advantage of money-saving fitness and health tax breaks? Laura covers 7 tips to take charge of your health and your wealth so you can feel good, look good, and live the lifestyle you want. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1LjEMH4

Answers to family finance questions including how to save for college, whether couples should combine accounts, and co-signing loans. Plus a bonus Q&A about using credit cards with the newest technology. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1hjU7dY

Even if you're not a world traveler, you might get stuck paying foreign transaction fees on credit card purchases. Matt Schulz from CreditCards.com joins Money Girl to explain foreign fees, which types of cards you should carry when traveling, and the best no-foreign fee cards available to save money. Download the Travel Card Comparison Chart to easily find the right card for your situation. Get the Money Girl Book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1K4g082

Find out how technology is changing credit cards, what it means for shoppers, and whether it will really keep us safe from fraud. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ON3Kgk

Understand the rules for taking distributions from retirement accounts and how to avoid paying a steep early withdrawal penalty. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1I708Xi

Find out how many credit cards you should have in order to build credit and manage your financial life. Plus, why a credit card company could unexpectedly close your account and how it affects your credit. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1gEjk2q

Money Girl answers 3 FAQs about real estate to help you succeed whether you're a buyer, seller, or investor—or even if you just plan to become one someday. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1K9QnoP

Money Girl answers a podcast listener's question about what entrepreneurs should consider when starting a business. Here are five tips to protect your liability, cut taxes, stay organized, and find professional help. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Jqmdxk

Money Girl explains the pros and cons of using personal loans to consolidate or pay off credit card debt. You’ll find out the best places to apply for a personal loan and how consolidating affects your credit. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1U5wsNp

Money Girl answers six Roth FAQs from readers and podcast listeners to help you understand how to use them to invest for retirement. Plus, she explains the best places to open up your Roth retirement account. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1HQDsc6

Understand risky situations when you should never use a debit card--plus, your liability and consumer rights for both debit and credit cards. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1N0qhWd

Discover how to overcome common financial challenges and grow rich by making 5 important decisions. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/ZWPqhY

Five important traits to look for when choosing a life partner (plus many to avoid) so you're more likely to have a happy and successful financial life together. Read the full podcast here: http://bit.ly/1F40uGs

Find out how much emergency money you need, the best places to put it, and whether investing some amount of it is a smart financial move. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1KsSPJB