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HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

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Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!

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Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!

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Mailbag: “I was recently laid off. Can AI help me figure out what to do next?”

3/28/2025
In today’s Mailbag, we're diving into your burning AI questions with Celia Quillian, author of AI for Life: 100+ Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence to Make Your Life Easier, More Productive…and More Fun! Whether you're navigating a career shift, streamlining home maintenance tasks, or planning a road trip, Celia shares how you can use AI to make your life easier. Mailbag Questions: [02:00] “Can AI help me with a career pivot post-layoff?” [06:00] “How can I use AI to keep track of things I need to get done around the house?” [10:00] “What are the best free AI courses for beginners?” [11:00] “Can AI help me plan a bucket list road trip?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:16:24

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Ep 468: AI 101: How to Use AI to Save Time, Make More Money, and Simplify Your Life

3/26/2025
Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and instead of fearing it, we should learn how to make it work for us. Celia Quilian is an AI expert and author of the new book, AI for Life: 100+ Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence to Make Your Life Easier, More Productive…and More Fun! She’s joining us to break down how generative AI can help us boost productivity, negotiate raises, manage our finances, and even help book our next vacation. Resources & Links Mentioned: Find Celia on TikTok here. Article on AI Tools and Environmental Impact Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:14

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Mailbag with Ramit Sethi: “Should my inheritance fund my husband's retirement?”

3/21/2025
We're back with Ramit Sethi, bestselling author of Money for Couples, for a special Mailbag episode! You asked, and we’re diving into your biggest questions on love, money, and financial decision-making as a team. From when to return to work to navigating financial resentment in a marriage, Ramit shares his expert insights (with a dose of tough love) on how to approach these tricky conversations. Mailbag Questions: [01:00] “Should my inheritance fund my husband's early retirement?” [07:00] “Should I go back to school for my dream job—even if it means taking on more debt?” [13:00] “How do we raise financially responsible kids when we can afford to give them everything?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:05

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Ep 467: How To Stop Fighting About Money with Ramit Sethi

3/19/2025
Money and relationships — it’s complicated. But what if those tough conversations with your partner could actually bring you closer? In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with personal finance expert and bestselling author Ramit Sethi to talk about how couples can stop fighting about money and start building their rich life together. Resources & Links Mentioned: 📚 Buy Ramit's Book: Money For Couples 🎙️ Listen to Ramit’s podcast: Money for Couples 📑 Download Ramit’s Conscious Spending Plan Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:20

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Hard-Boiled Economics: What’s Driving Up Egg Prices?

3/17/2025
Scrambled, poached, or over-easy — Americans love their eggs. But lately, buying a carton at the grocery store has been an exercise in sticker shock. Why have egg prices skyrocketed? What role does bird flu play? And is relief on the way? In this episode, Jean sits down with Jadrian Wooten, Associate Professor of Economics at Virginia Tech, and Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru, to crack open the real reasons behind soaring egg prices. They break down supply chain disruptions, grocery store pricing strategies, and what this all means for your wallet. 📚 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🔹 Jadrian’s article about why egg prices have outpaced chicken. 🔹 Phil’s writing about planning for the bird flu epidemic. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:46

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Are We Headed For A Recession?

3/14/2025
The markets are swinging. Inflation is making headlines. And President Trump just imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. So… are we heading for a recession? And if we are, what does that mean for your wallet? On this special episode, we sit down with economist Kathryn Edwards to break down what’s really happening in the economy. Kathryn explains what a recession is, why economic indicators have so many people on edge, and how new trade policies could impact our financial future. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:20

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Ep 466: A Better Version Of You

3/12/2025
Do you ever wish you could be more confident, less anxious, or just a little more you, only better? Today we’re joined by Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change. Olga shares what she learned during a year-long experiment in tweaking her habits, mindset, and daily routines — and what actually works when it comes to personal growth. Plus, it’s Sleep Awareness Week! So in today’s Mailbag, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked factors in financial success, quality sleep. Joining us to tackle your questions is Luke Kelly, CEO of Bryte, a company at the forefront of sleep technology. Use code HERMONEY at bryte.com for $500 off the Bryte Balance model and $750 off the Bryte Balance Pro and Pro Conform. 📚 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🔹 Olga’s article on how having a baby changed her personality 🔹 Ellen Cushing’s viral piece on why Americans aren’t going to parties 🔹 Nathan Hudson’s research on personality shifts Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:01

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Mailbag: “I did everything right in my career, so why am I miserable?”

3/7/2025
Are you climbing the wrong ladder? Feeling stuck in a job that looks great on paper but drains your soul? In this Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky and executive coach Keren Eldad tackle your biggest career and ambition dilemmas—whether you're burnt out in your 30s, reentering the workforce in your 40s, or wondering what’s next at 55. Mailbag Questions: [01:00] “I Did Everything Right… So Why Am I Miserable?” [05:30] “Am I Too Late to Catch Up?” [10:00] “I’m 55, Bored, and Not Ready to Retire” [14:30] “How Do I Avoid a Life of Regret?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:21:28

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Ep 465: Breaking the Cycle of Empty Ambition

3/5/2025
Are you constantly chasing the next big achievement, but still feeling unfulfilled? You’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into the concept of empty ambition—that relentless pursuit of success that often leaves high achievers burnt out, anxious, and wondering, “Is this all there is?” Our guest, Keren Eldad, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More joins us to unpack why so many high-achieving women get stuck in a cycle of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and loss aversion — and how to break free. 🎭 Must-Watch TV Shows That Explore These Themes: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – Watch how ambition and reinvention play out in this award-winning comedy. Jersey Boys – A story about success, music, and the real meaning of ambition. Colin from Accounts – Australian comedy with heart and humor. Matlock – Because sometimes, we just need great TV starring Kathy Bates. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:49

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Your Money Map Replay: Why Money Alone Won’t Make You Rich

2/28/2025
What does it truly mean to live a wealthy life? If you think it’s all about money, think again. On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, we sit down with Sahil Bloom, entrepreneur, writer, and author of The Five Types of Wealth, to explore a new, holistic approach to wealth-building. Sahil shares his personal journey of redefining success and explains why financial wealth is just one piece of the puzzle. If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our Your Money Map episodes at protectedincome.org/your-money-map/ or tune in live every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on Facebook or LinkedIn. 👉 More from Sahil Bloom: Follow him @SahilBloom on social media and grab his new book, The Five Types of Wealth, wherever books are sold. 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts March 6th, use code SAVENOW for a 15% discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:37:59

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Ep 464: Why Black Women Are Opening More Businesses Than Ever

2/26/2025
As we close out Black History Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on one sector of the population we’re truly in awe of: Black female business owners. Although Black women make up less than 10% of the U.S. population, they’ve emerged as the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. Today we’re joined by Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation and author of Drop the Ball, to discuss what’s fueling the rise of Black women-owned businesses, the biggest hurdles they face, and how we can all use our purchasing power to support them. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts March 6th, use code SAVENOW for a 15% discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:46

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Bonds 101: What Every Investor Needs To Know

2/24/2025
Bonds: They’re often known as the “boring” part of a portfolio, but they serve a critical purpose in helping investors manage risk and generate steady returns. And we have questions: With interest rates rising and the economy in flux, is now a good time to invest in bonds? How do inflation and the Federal Reserve’s decisions impact bond yields? And should you buy individual bonds or stick to bond funds? In this episode, we’re joined by Eric Jacobson, Director of Manager Research at Morningstar, to break down everything you need to know about bonds in 2025. We’re going back to basics — and by the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how bonds should fit into your financial plan. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts March 6th, use code SAVENOW for a 15% discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:23

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Mailbag: All Of Your Grocery and Cooking Questions, Answered

2/21/2025
In this week’s Mailbag, where we’re diving deep into all things grocery shopping, meal prep, and saving money on food! Ali Slagle, author of I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To) and writer of the 40 Ingredients Forever Substack joins us again to answer your questions about how to stretch your grocery dollars, make meal prep effortless, and cook delicious meals with just a few staples. Have you ever wondered how to shop smarter at the grocery store? Or how long past the "best by" date you can really eat that yogurt? We’ve got you covered. More From This Episode: 📚 Ali Slagle’s Book: I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To) 📖 Ali’s Substack: 40 Ingredients Forever 📑 New York Times Article on Expiration Dates: Read it here 💬 Join the HerMoney Facebook Community: Get support from like-minded women navigating personal finance, career, and life. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:17:17

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Ep 463: Dinner With 10 Ingredients Or Less

2/19/2025
Have you ever found yourself rushing to the store for a single missing ingredient, only to watch it go bad in your fridge after one use? You’re not alone. With grocery prices soaring, getting the most out of your food budget has never been more important. This week, we’re joined by Ali Slagle, New York Times contributor and author of 40 Ingredients Forever, to talk about the art of cooking smarter—not harder. Ali shares her philosophy on keeping a “capsule kitchen” with just 40 key ingredients that can be used in endless combinations. Resources & Links: 🔗 Ali Slagle’s Substack: 40 Ingredients Forever 🔗 Ali’s Cookbook: I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To) 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a Money Question? Send us your questions for our upcoming Mailbag segment at mailbag@hermoney.com. Like What You Hear? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:34

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Mailbag: Dating, Money & Love: Matchmaker Maria Answers Your Toughest Questions!

2/14/2025
If you've ever wondered how to navigate love, money, and relationships in today’s dating world, you’re not alone! 💕 In this HerMoney Mailbag, we’re bringing back Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis, CEO of Agape Match and author of Ask a Matchmaker, to answer your biggest dating and financial questions. From dating with an income gap to tackling prenups, managing retirement expectations, and knowing when to accept financial help from a partner—we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of love and money. More From This Episode: 📖 Preorder Maria’s Book: Ask a Matchmaker 💬 Join the private HerMoney Facebook Community: Get support from like-minded women navigating love, career, and money. 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:19:43

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Ep 462: A Fourth-Generation Matchmaker On Love and Money

2/12/2025
Happy Valentine’s Day, HerMoney fam! If you’ve ever ventured into online dating, you know how tricky (and sometimes exhausting) it can be. But before you consider hiring a matchmaker with a hefty price tag, we’ve got you covered. This week, we sit down with Maria Avgitidis, aka Matchmaker Maria to talk about what really goes into finding “the one.” She’s a fourth-generation matchmaker, CEO of Agape Match, and author of Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide To Finding Love. If you’re single and looking — or just fascinated by modern matchmaking — you won’t want to miss this one! In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn answer listener questions about prenups, financial independence in marriage, and the best way to sell an engagement ring post-divorce. Resources & Links: 📖 Preorder Maria’s book: Ask a Matchmaker 🔗 Listen to Scott Rick talk about why he thinks couples should merge their money. Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:50

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Mailbag: Talking about menopause at work, plus how to cover the cost of HRT treatments, and more.

2/7/2025
Today we’re diving deep into all of your questions about the financial challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause with the incredible Jill Herzig, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Midi Health. We’re tackling everything from career confidence in midlife to the real cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If you caught our last episode, you know Jill is on a mission to make midlife healthcare more accessible — and today, she’s here to answer your questions and make you feel more confident in this next stage of your life. Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨ Midi Health – Get expert menopause care, wherever you are: joinmidi.com 🎧 Past Episode: The True Cost of Menopause: Your Health, Your Career & Your Wallet with Jill Herzig Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:20:56

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Ep 461: The True Cost of Menopause: Your Health, Your Career & Your Wallet

2/5/2025
This week, Jean sits down with Jill Herzig, Chief Brand Officer and co-founder of Midi Health, to discuss how perimenopause and menopause impact women’s careers, finances, and overall well-being. We break down the financial burden of menopause — lost productivity, medical costs, and workplace struggles — and explore real solutions, from hormone therapy to lifestyle changes. 🔗 Resources & Links: Learn more about Midi Health Previous episode: What Happens to Your Brain During Menopause with Dr. Lisa Mosconi Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:42:25

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Your Money Map Replay: The 2025 Economy and Your Retirement with Betsey Stevenson

1/31/2025
2025 is officially here, and with it comes a new administration in the White House, along with new economic policies that will impact you and your wallet. On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, we’re joined by Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan Public Policy and Economics Professor and Former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor, to talk about what economic changes in the New Year could mean for retirees. If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our Your Money Map episodes at protectedincome.org/your-money-map/ or tune in live every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on Facebook or LinkedIn. Resources mentioned in this episode: Think Like An Economist Podcast Alliance for Lifetime Income: ProtectedIncome.org Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:47

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Ep 460: Delay, Deny, Defend: Fixing The Broken Insurance System

1/29/2025
This week we’re tackling the complexities of the insurance system with Jay Feinman, author of Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It. We dive into the recent, shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and how it brought our collective frustrations with the health insurance industry into sharp focus. And in Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn tackle a listener’s question about long-term care insurance. Is a whole-life policy with a long-term care rider the right choice, or is a standalone policy better? Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Jay Feinman’s book: Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It. Websites like Consumer Reports and J.D. Power for rating insurance providers Healthcare.gov and state insurance marketplaces for comparing health plans Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:25