Laura answers a listener's question about how much to spend on a home and the benefits of getting a mortgage preapproval.

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Laura provides tips for using money as a tool for getting more joy from life.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/8-ways-to-spend-money-for-a-happier-life/transcript

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Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of buying a rental property before a first home.

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Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer.

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Laura answers a listener's question about self-directed IRAs and how to invest with them wisely.

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Laura reviews the pros and cons of investing in stocks and five ways to own them with less risk.

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Laura answers a listener's question about saving and investing as you approach retirement or have a newly retired partner or spouse.

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Laura reviews planning variables and what it takes to retire with over $100,000 of yearly income.

Transcript: https://money-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-retire-with-over-100-000-of-annual-income/transcript

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