Episodes

  • Should I Max Out a 401(k) before Opening a Roth IRA?
    Dec 19 2025

    984. Laura answers a listener's question about the pros and cons of contributing to a Roth IRA in addition to a workplace retirement plan.

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    18 mins
  • Using a 72(t) for Penalty-Free Early IRA Withdrawals
    Dec 17 2025

    983. This week, Laura reviews the pros and cons of setting up a 72(t) plan to tap your retirement savings.

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    12 mins
  • How Should I Prioritize Retirement Accounts at Multiple Jobs?
    Dec 12 2025

    982. Laura answers a listener's question about how to prioritize retirement contributions when you have multiple jobs and accounts.

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    13 mins
  • Navigating a Complex Health Insurance Landscape
    Dec 10 2025

    981. This week, Laura reviews the history of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and options for purchasing comprehensive health insurance.

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    16 mins
  • Is My Net Worth High Enough for My Age?
    Dec 5 2025

    980. Laura answers a listener's question about building enough net worth to retire on time.

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    16 mins
  • Your Guide for Keeping (and Ditching) Financial Records
    Dec 3 2025

    979. This week, Laura reviews how to tidy up your financial records and save space without violating IRS retention rules. She shares seven essential tips on which paper and digital documents to safely keep (like vital records and tax forms) or ditch, and for how long.

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    16 mins
  • Roth IRA Rules for Minors–How to Make Kids Millionaires (Reissue)
    Nov 28 2025

    775. Laura answers a listener’s question about the Roth IRA rules for his minor kids and how to pay them and correctly report the income for working in his business.

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    15 mins
  • 7 Retirement Rules Changing in 2026
    Nov 26 2025

    978. Laura reviews new IRA rules starting in 2026 that you should know and factor into your retirement planning.

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    14 mins