Money Girl makes sense out of dollars

The world of finance is filled with confusing terms, complex acronyms and abbreviations galore. How are you supposed to find out what these terms mean, let alone what they have to do with your money? And if you don’t have a financial planner who will help you find the best ways to invest your cash?

Money Girl on Quick & Dirty Tips is a great resource for those of us who have money we would rather invest in the market than in a stockbroker. The podcast is informative and usually under ten minutes, the perfect length to listen to online. If you have more questions, e-mail Money Girl and she might answer your questions her next podcast.

This podcast does a nice job of walking listeners through complicated financial procedures without patronizing. The show has tips on taxes, IRAs, emergency funds and diversifying into other currencies. The host, Elizabeth Carlassare, gives clear and precise answers to questions – she gives dates and monetary amounts, so you won’t have to read so much fine print.