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 ...
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HerMoney Classic: The Psychology Behind Our Shopping Habits
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Did you spend too much this Labor Day weekend? Yeah...us too. Marketers are smart and they're only getting smarter. These days, there is so much targeted marketing based on what we like on Instagram, what we're watching on TikTok, or even (more creepy) the conversations we’re having with friends. Sometimes it can be really difficult not to just cli…
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Ep 439: When Department Stores Were The Most Glamorous Place To Be
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Close your eyes for a second and step back to the 1940s. Specifically, New York City in the 1940s. You’re walking down the crowded street with a certain pep in your step because guess what? You’re headed to your favorite department store, Lord & Taylor. Department stores were not only the places where women shopped but also the places where women h…
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Mailbag: I'm a 39-year-old single woman, how much house can I afford?
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In this Mailbag, Jean talks to Ally, a 39-year-old single woman who bought a house in 2020 when rates were low and is wondering if now is the right time to upgrade and whether or not to keep her current home as a rental property. Have a personal-finance question for us or want to jump on a call with Jean so you can get all of your follow-up questio…
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Ep 438: The Lies Women Are Told At Work (And Why We Shouldn’t Believe Them)
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Very classy, very demure, very mindful…that’s how the new TikTok trend that recently went viral from creator Jools Lebron says we should be in the workplace. We should be presentable, wear minimal, clean makeup, and not take up too much space. In other words, we should be bringing a muted version of ourselves to the workplace. Bonnie Hammer, Vice C…
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4 Things You Should Do Right Now To Protect Your Data Online
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Last week, 2.9 billion records of personal data were for sale, from people in the US, Canada, and Britain, stolen from a company that does background checks called National Public Data. This data breach included the holy grail, Social Security numbers. This is just one of the thousands of data breaches that have happened so far this year and a cont…
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Annika Sorenstam On Finding Success, On and Off the Green
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Annika Sorenstam is one of the best female pro golfers that the world has ever seen. She also is a woman, like many of us, who started out with very little money, made some, and had to learn first how to budget it, and then how to invest it. She shares how she manages her money and advocates for other female professional golfers, on and off the gre…
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Ep 437: Revamp Your LinkedIn and Get Hired in a Wacky Job Market
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However you feel about LinkedIn, there’s no denying that having a profile is important. According to Forbes, LinkedIn is an essential platform to not only establish a professional online presence but also to showcase your skills and accomplishments. Hala Taha, top LinkedIn influencer and host of the Young and Profiting podcast says that having a Li…
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Mailbag: My friends are about to inherit money, how do I talk to them about using it wisely?
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In this Mailbag, Jean talks to Allie, who is looking for advice on how to help her friends who are about to inherit a significant amount of money. She wants them to make smart financial decisions and overcome their struggles managing money in the past. Have a personal finance question for us or want to jump on a call with Jean so you can get all of…
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Ep 436: Kick It: How To Push Limits To Tackle Your Physical and Fiscal Goals
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Learning something new can be daunting, especially as you get older. But here’s the thing, the sooner you master a new skill, whether it be how to invest in the stock market, manage your debt, or take on a new sport — the closer you are to mastering it. Gwendolyn Bounds, author of “Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits At Any Age,” wants you to…
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HerMoney Classic: Stop! When Doing Less Is The Right Money Move
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When we start losing our hard-earned money in the market, we want to put a stop to it. We want to take action. But statistically, we know that investors who stay the course do better over time than those who try to time the markets. Jinny Uppal, author of “IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results," dishes on why we should stop listening to the voi…
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Ep 435: The True Cost of Motherhood in America
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Today is Mom’s Equal Pay Day so we’re talking about the reality of motherhood in America today, no not the reality we see on social media where momfluencers make pregnancy to childbirth, to raising multiple kids seem like a breeze…we’re talking about what it’s really like to have kids in a country that doesn’t make it easy for us. Jessica Grose, au…
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What To Do With Your Investments In a Down Market with Jean Chatzky and Karen Finerman
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In this special episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by professional investor and cohost of our InvestingFixx club, Karen Finerman. They’re talking about what the heck is going on with the stock market right now. With tech stocks plummeting and recession fears looming, Jean and Karen emphasize the cyclical nature of markets and the importance of staying…
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Mailbag: How To Have Your Toughest Money Conversations
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You asked, we answered! In this Mailbag, Jean is joined by Celeste Headlee, author of, “We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter” to talk through how to approach your toughest money conversations. They tackle your questions on everything from preparing kids for navigating their own finances in college to addressing salary disparities …
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Ep 434: Taking Vacations Is Good For Your Career (Really)
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We’re smack dab in the middle of one of the hottest summers on record and although the heat can make many of us go a little crazy, it also forces us to slow down a lot, spend some time by the pool or the beach (or in the comfort of your living room with the AC on full blast) and embrace boredom more. Celeste Headlee, author of, “Do Nothing: How to …
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Mailbag: Should I change my asset allocation as I approach retirement?
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In this Mailbag, Jean talks to Cecilia, a 58-year-old listener, about asset allocation and portfolio management as she approaches retirement. She has a defined benefit pension and government benefits, but also wants to draw down on her portfolio for the first few years of retirement. They explore the need to adjust asset allocation, the role of fix…
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Ep 433: Are Annuities A Good Investment? What They Are And Why Women Should Consider Them
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When we think about our financial fears, one tops the list: Running out of money before we run out of time. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, half of all US households are at risk of not having enough income to maintain their standards of living in retirement. The bottom line is that Americans have a problem and we …
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For years, we’ve been told that we need a college degree to get anywhere in life and that a college education is the most important thing for our careers. But lately, young people have been asking themselves: do you really need a college degree anymore? Hannah Maruyama, one of those would-be college students, decided not to take that path. Now she’…
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Ep 432: Your 2024 Mid-Year Economic Check-In
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We are just past the halfway point of 2024, and things aren’t feeling great economy-wise, despite the US economy reaching “superstar status,” according to a recent article in the Atlantic. Kyla Scanlon coined the term “vibecession” to explain this feeling. In her new book, “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work,” she breaks down why what…
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Map Out A Long-Term Strategy For Your Career
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Have you ever stopped for a second and thought about all of the things you do at work in a week? There are some tasks most of us need to do to be successful at our jobs. But do you also find yourself doing other tasks like administrative work, planning and setting up for parties, or training new employees? And have these responsibilities started to…
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Ep 431: Navigating Financial Advice As A Black Woman
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According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, while white women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by a white man, Black women earn just 64 cents. Dasha Kennedy says that for Black women specifically, there are a myriad of reasons for that. Dasha Kennedy is the founder of the Broke Black Girl, where she shares her personal journey of o…
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The promise and the peril of AI in the workplace seem to be all anyone can talk about these days and the biggest question on all of our minds is — will AI take my job? According to Fortune 500 Human Resource Officers, the answer is yes, AI could be coming for your job. Gallup found that seventy-two percent of Fortune 500 leaders foresee AI replacin…
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Mailbag: Should I put less into retirement to pay for necessary home renovations?
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In this Mailbag, Jean talks to Alyce about how to pay for home renovations for her special needs daughter and whether it's reasonable to adjust her retirement savings. She and her husband have a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and are concerned about the high interest rate. They also discuss whether they should consider a TSP loan or reduce reti…
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Ep 429: The Messy Truth Behind Building A Multi-Million Dollar Business
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When we talk about the question of whether women can have it “all,” successful careers, thriving marriages, and families, the messy truth is often, no, at least not all at the same time. Alli Webb, founder of Drybar found that out the hard way when her business blew up seemingly overnight. She shares what fame, attention, and obsession with buildin…
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We’re told to use money affirmations like “I am rich” and “I am always discovering new sources of income” to increase our abundance. We’re even told that we can manifest our way to a completely new life using the power of positive feelings and good vibes. But do money manifestations really work? Amanda Montell had the same question. In her new book…
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It’s no secret that women’s wealth is growing (hello, Great Wealth Transfer) and that we’re investing in the stock market in larger numbers than ever before. A 2023 study by Fidelity found that 60 percent of women are invested in the stock market, up from just 44 percent in 2018. Michele Cagan, author of Stock Market 101, wants to see that number g…
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