102: Understanding How Your Personal Money Story Shapes Your Financial Future with Jean Chatzky

BiggerPockets Money Podcast

Jean grew up in a family where money wasn’t a big issue. Her parents saved for big purchases like vacations, but frugality was part of her everyday life. She graduated from college without any debt, and soon found a job - that she immediately regretted accepting. She moved quickly to change course, and ended up in a job that paid less than half of that first one - but was so much better for her.

A freelancing side job to supplement her income evolved into a full-time Journalism career with Smart Money magazine, which led to a 25+ year stint with the Today Show as their financial editor.

But Jean wanted more. She created HerMoney, a place for women to learn about how to properly handle their finances. Jean knew that your money story is the root of your relationship with money. She created a place and space for you to recognize your money story - and figure out how to apply deep-seated lessons learned consciously and subsconsiously - to lead your best financial life!

In this Episode We Cover:

• Jean's journey with money
• Her financial position before and after college
• How her financial habits changed
• The importance of prioritising decision making
• Her job on Smart Money Magazine
• What she learned in reporting women with money
• On HerMoney Happy Hour
• The outcomes of the conversations at Happy Hour that might surprise men
• The reason why couples are reluctant to talk about money
• How to start the conversation with a partner who doesn't want to talk about money
• The first thing a woman needs to do to start changing her financial situation
• The importance of prenup

Links:

• BiggerPockets Money Podcast 04: Eliminating Over $30,000 in Debt Through Extreme Organization with Former State Trooper Rosemarie Groner
• BiggerPockets Money Podcast 24: Getting Financially “Naked” with Your Significant Other — With Erin Lowry
• BiggerPockets Money Podcast 81: The Basics of Investing with Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial
• BiggerPockets Money Podcast 39: From “Bad with Money” to Intentional Saving and Spending with Jamila Souffrant
• BiggerPockets Forums
• Modern Love - The New York Times
• Scott's Email

Connect with Jean:

• Jean Chatzky's Website
• HerMoney
• HerMoney Newsletter
• HerMoney Podcast

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