Episodes

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

    Your Money Map Replay: The 2025 Economy and Your Retirement with Betsey Stevenson
    Jan 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
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    32 mins
  • Ep 460: Delay, Deny, Defend: Fixing The Broken Insurance System

    Ep 460: Delay, Deny, Defend: Fixing The Broken Insurance System
    Jan 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
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    46 mins
  • Mailbag: FIRE, Family Finances, and Finding Freedom

    Mailbag: FIRE, Family Finances, and Finding Freedom
    Jan 24 2025
    We’re diving into your FIRE questions with Shang Saavedra, author of Wealth is a Mindset and a trailblazer in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Shang achieved financial independence at 32 and is here to help you tackle everything from early retirement to overcoming money trauma. We cover: How to plan for retirement when the timeline feels uncertain. The importance of viewing retirement not as an age, but as a state of mind. Strategies for dealing with money trauma and shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset. Advice for parents balancing their own savings with paying for their children’s college education. How to make retirement a reality if you’re working in a toxic environment and want to leave. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Ep 459: How To Retire Early Without Hating Your Life

    Ep 459: How To Retire Early Without Hating Your Life
    Jan 22 2025
    Today we’re diving deep into the world of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) with Shang Saavedra, founder of Save My Cents and author of Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money. Shang achieved FIRE at just 32 years old, and she’s here to share the ups, downs, and lessons from her journey. And don’t miss our mailbag segment, where Jean tackles questions about bond funds, ETFs, and making the most of prepaid rewards cards. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Shang Saavedra’s book: Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money Shang’s platform: Save My Cents HerMoney’s Finance Fix and Investing Fix programs: Learn More Article: Wall Street Journal on bonds 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
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    43 mins
  • Stock Market Predictions for 2025

    Stock Market Predictions for 2025
    Jan 17 2025
    Today, Jean Chatzky is joined by Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, a CNBC Fast Money panelist, and co-founder of our InvestingFixx Club. Together, they reflect on the standout moments of 2024, take a deep dive into the forces shaping the markets in 2025, and offer insights into the year ahead. Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable advice, thoughtful analysis, and inspiration to help you navigate the markets with confidence in 2025. 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
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    26 mins
  • Ep 458: Healthy Relationships With Money: A Psychologist Tells All

    Ep 458: Healthy Relationships With Money: A Psychologist Tells All
    Jan 15 2025
    It’s somehow the middle of January — which means if you’ve made your resolutions and you’re still sticking to them, congratulations are in order! You’ve made it past Quitters Day or the day when most people abandon their resolutions (it falls on the second Friday in January). But if you have fallen off of your financial resolutions, this is your sign to pick them back up. Because of his year, it’s time to get serious about building some financial stability, financial resiliency, and cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Matt Lundquist, a Columbia University-trained psychotherapist and founder of Tribeca Therapy digs into the root of our money issues and walks us through the steps we can take to improve our relationships with money once and for all. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Improving financial habits in the New Year 06:00 Common barriers to good financial behavior 18:00 Why people overspend and use money to address emotional voids 28:00 When to seek financial therapy 33:00 Mailbag Question 1: What’s the best way to invest in Bitcoin with a small amount of money? 40:00 Mailbag Question 2: How do I best support my parents in paying back my student loans? TAKEAWAYS: Many financial behaviors, such as avoiding credit card statements or overspending, are tied to deeper psychological patterns rather than a lack of financial knowledge. Tackling small financial disagreements early as a couple can help build a framework for handling larger financial challenges later. Finding the right therapist involves looking for someone experienced in discussing money-related emotions or asking targeted questions about their experience with this topic. Learn more about Jean Chatzky's multiweek Money Makeover program FinanceFixx here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com. 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
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    50 mins
  • HerMoney Classic: The Surprising Link Between Alcohol and Financial Freedom

    HerMoney Classic: The Surprising Link Between Alcohol and Financial Freedom
    Jan 10 2025
    Today, in honor of #DryJanuary, we’re bringing back this episode with Laura McKowen, author of We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. We explore the evolving conversation around alcohol consumption, sobriety, and how they intersect with women’s lives, careers, and finances. Laura also shares her personal journey with alcohol addiction, recovery, and how sobriety improved her financial habits and overall life. CHAPTERS: 2:30: Alcohol and Culture: Why We Don’t Talk About It 8:00: A Turning Point: Laura’s Sobriety Journey 17:45: The Financial Cost of Drinking 26:00 Practical Tips for the Sober Curious Additional Resources: “Is That Drink Worth It To You?” By Susan Dominus This Naked Mind by Annie Grace  Learn more about Jean Chatzky's multiweek Money Makeover program FinanceFixx here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com. 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
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    32 mins
  • Ep 457: What You Need To Know About the 2025 Economy

    Ep 457: What You Need To Know About the 2025 Economy
    Jan 8 2025
    Welcome to 2025! It’s a New Year and it’s also a Presidental transition year which means we’re all wondering where things may be headed this year economy-wise. A little trepidation is always expected anytime a new President is due to take office, but Americans are feeling especially uncertain about how President-elect Trump’s decisions may have a ripple effect on our personal economies. Kathryn Edwards, PhD Economist shares how the US economy is really doing and what it could mean for our wallets in 2025. CHAPTERS: 04:00 The lasting economic reverberations from the pandemic 06:00 Structural economic inequality in the U.S. 11:00 The economy’s cyclical nature 14:00 Advice for investors 17:00 The economic impact of tariffs 22:00 The childcare market failure TAKEAWAYS: The pandemic's impact has left a long-lasting imprint, contributing to current economic uncertainty. The challenges Americans face are rooted in decades of structural economic inequality dating back to the 1980s. Tariffs increase consumer costs and create unpredictable economic ripple effects. Learn more about Jean Chatzky's multiweek Money Makeover program FinanceFixx here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com. 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
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    46 mins