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

Learn what you need to know about forgiven debt and taxes and find out which types of forgiven debt are taxable and how the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act provides tax relief.

Whether you should rent or buy a home comes down to more than finances. Find out the advantages of owning and renting a home and what's best for you.

Whether you should take a 401(k) loan depends on your situation. Learn the rules for borrowing from a 401(k) as well as the dangers so you can decide whether to take a 401(k) loan.

Understand when you can take a 401(k) or 403(b) withdrawal and how much it'll cost you.

Find out who qualifies for COBRA health insurance coverage, how to get it, and what premium subsidies may be available to make health insurance affordable.

Whether you should have a joint credit card or an authorized user is an important decision. Find out how each option affect your credit and liability.

Find out how to evaluate a job offer and what's important to consider when deciding whether to accept a job offer or to make a career change.

Find out what an annuity is, how an annuity invests money, and the pros and cons of buying an annuity.

Tips on the best strategy for paying down your credit card debt.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to money@qdnow.com. Thank you!

Learn what mortgage points are and whether or not you should pay mortgage points to save money when buying a home or refinancing. Also find out the best mortgage points calculators.

Whether couples should combine their personal finances is an important decision. Find out the different ways you can handle your finances as a couple and the pros and cons of each option.

Find out how to qualify for a mortgage or a refinance and whether it's possible to get a mortgage with bad credit. Follow a suggested checklist to make sure that you're in good financial shape before you apply for a mortgage.

Find out which mobile apps can help you improve your personal finances. The best apps for personal finances let you monitor your online accounts, keep your budget on track, and save money while you're on the go.

You can save for retirement without a 401(k). Whether you're self-employed, are a stay-at-home-spouse, or work for a small business that doesn't offer a benefits package, you have alternative options to save for retirement without a 401(k).

Tax deductions for employees and the self-employed.Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes. Questions go to money@qdnow.com. Thank you!