Laura Adams provides short and friendly personal finance, small business, real estate, and investing tips to help you live a richer life. Whether you're just starting out or are already a savvy investor, Money Girl's advice will point you in the right direction.
Time Value of Money (TVM) and Calculating Investment Returns
00:11:15
The time value of money, or TVM, is a fundamental concept that affects your financial planning and investment success. In this episode, we review the time value of money, why it matters, and how to calculate your investment returns.
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Laura answers a question about annuities and whether you should buy one for retirement income.
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5 Steps to Achieve FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
00:13:23
Laura reviews variations of the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. You'll learn several strategies to become financially free and pursue your unique retirement dreams.
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5 Options to Manage Your 401(k) After Leaving a Job
00:14:11
Laura reviews five options for managing your retirement account with an ex-employer.
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Laura answers a question about selling your home and explains a legit way to skip taxes or pay significantly less, called the capital gains tax exclusion.
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Laura reviews ten costly misconceptions about investing that you should never believe.
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Laura reviews six rules you should know to take advantage of multiple retirement accounts and avoid pitfalls.
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