How Couples Should Communicate About Money (AUDIO)

How Couples Should Communicate About Money (AUDIO)

Recently, several Money Girl podcast listeners asked for help with serious money problems in their relationship. So I knew helping couples get rid of their money problems for good should be the next show topic! The podcast will be published on August 24, so stay tuned and make sure you’re subscribed for free to Money Girl on iTunes. I interviewed two money and relationship experts and...

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Don’t Break These 3 Money Rules

Don’t Break These 3 Money Rules

This week’s Money Girl blog article and podcast, “3 Money Rules You Should Never Break,” was submitted by Ted Hunter, author of Money Smart: How to Spend, Save, Eliminate Debt and Achieve Financial Freedom. It’s a back-to-basics article about the fundamental ways to stay on top of your financial game so you can accomplish your goals and achieve success. Have you ever felt...

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The Relationship Between Money Mindset and Your Finances

The Relationship Between Money Mindset and Your Finances

“How Money Mindset Can Improve Your Financial Future” is a recent guest post that I wrote for CashMoneyLife.com. I talk about a Question and Answer session I had with a high school class  over Skype about their most pressing money issues. At the end of the call, the class teacher wanted to know what last piece of advice I could give his young students as they get closer to...

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Tools to Reform Your Money Mindset

Tools to Reform Your Money Mindset

I wanted to cover an important topic this week on the Money Girl blog and podcast: your money mindset. It’s one of my favorite topics because the results you get in your financial life are a result of your beliefs and thoughts around money. When you don’t have the best mindset, you don’t get the best results. Sometimes you might not even realize when your money mindset is...

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How To Deal With Money Stress

How To Deal With Money Stress

The Money Girl article and podcast that I wrote this week is about money stress. Financial stress is an issue for so many people from all walks of life. I highlight four fundamental causes of money stress so you can consider where your anxiety originates. That’s the first step to overcoming it. You’ll also get ten tips to deal effectively with stress so you can create a more peaceful...

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Q&A Interview with U.S. News

Q&A Interview with U.S. News

Kimberly Palmer, the senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, recently interviewed me for the Alpha Consumer blog. She asked about my background, why I wrote Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich, my top tips for young people, what I struggle with, and more. Click through to read the full article “Money Girl: How to Grow...

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6 Types of Financial Advisors

6 Types of Financial Advisors

If you’ve ever wondered exactly what different types of financial advisors do, what they charge, and how they can help you achieve your financial goals, be sure to read this week’s Money Girl blog post or listen to the audio podcast. Knowing when to get help is terribly important for your success and working with a professional might be much less expensive than you think! One of the...

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Kick These 7 Bad Financial Habits

Kick These 7 Bad Financial Habits

My article this week on CashMoneyLife.com is titled 7 Bad Financial Habits to Kick in 2011. I list the worst financial habits that you may be guilty of and tell you why getting rid of them will dramatically improve your personal finances. If you eliminate just one or two of them, you’ll save more money, build wealth, and create a more comfortable and secure financial future. Click here to...

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Build Wealth Even on a Budget

Build Wealth Even on a Budget

My Money Girl audio podcast hit a milestone this week–the 200th show! We’ve also had over 8 million downloads and were nominated for a 2010 Business Podcast Award. Wow, that’s really exciting! If you’re a regular listener or subscribe to the show on iTunes, I really appreciate your support. This week’s Money Girl topic is about how to grow rich, even on a budget. I...

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How To Give Financial Help

How To Give Financial Help

In a recent post for CashMoneyLife.com, I offer 5 ways to help someone who’s struggling financially, or who is “financially-challenged.” The article was spawned from a conversation I had over the Thanksgiving holiday with my oldest friend, who I don’t get to see very often. We’ve both been pretty successful with managing money and saving for the future. We were...

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