Best Hermoney Podcasts (2024)

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Do you need a college degree anymore? 39:20

4d ago39:20

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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 44:59

20m ago44:59

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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 34:19

1d ago34:19

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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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Approaching 65: Social Security, Medicare, Retirement Planning & More (Barb's 65th Birthday Show!) 53:59

2d ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. In celebration of Barb’s 65th birthday, we gathered a small group of her peers- Maggie Weiss, Karen Van Maldegiam, and Geri Bresnahan- who are all 65. Approaching this milestone often comes with a ton of questions about Social Security, Medicare, retirement, and more. That’s why we’ve also invited Koren Vining, a financial p…

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Ep 431: Navigating Financial Advice As A Black Woman 45:31

4d ago45:31

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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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Ep 430: Is AI Coming For Your Job? 43:32

10d ago43:32

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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? 27:45

18d ago27:45

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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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Financial Planning For New Beginnings with Philip Weiss 37:19

20d ago37:19

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Send us a Text Message. We’re excited to have Philip Weiss, CFA, CPA, RLP®, founder of Apprise Wealth Management and Purse Strings-approved professional, with us today. His journey into the world of finance and dedication to serving the female market is nothing short of inspiring, and we love his holistic approach to financial planning. Phil's dedi…

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Ep 429: The Messy Truth Behind Building A Multi-Million Dollar Business 45:51

18d ago45:51

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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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Do Money Manifestations Do Anything? 35:07

22d ago35:07

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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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Ep 428: Top 10 Investing Myths, Busted 41:22

27d ago41:22

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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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Being Financially Prepared Today with Gabrielle Mollick 26:46

1M ago26:46

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Send us a Text Message. Today on Women and Money, we have Gabrielle Mollick, CFP®, CSRIC®, with us. Gaby is a financial advisor at Mercer Advisors in Denver, Colorado, and a Purse Strings-approved professional. We’re so excited to have her on the show today to share her passion for empowering women to build financially fearless futures. Gaby has a …

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Ep 427: When Ambition Goes Too Far 44:38

1M ago44:38

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Ambition…let’s talk about it. We’ve been told it’s not a dirty word, that it’s ok (actually more than ok) for women to be ambitious. We’ve been told we should strive for C-suite positions, the corner office, and to continue reaching for higher and higher paying roles. For Jennifer Romolini, these messages were working, yet reaching the top did not …

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Ep 426: How Women’s Work Holds America Up 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Here’s one thing we know — America runs on women – our paid work, our caregiving work, and our invisible work keeps the country going — and it’s taking its toll. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2023 Stress in America survey, women say they’re feeling stressed, misunderstood, and alone. The survey also found that women were mor…

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Ep 425: Does More Money = More Happiness? 40:14

2M ago40:14

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According to the 2024 World Happiness Survey, we’re pretty unhappy as a country this year. And although there are plenty of external reasons for us to be unhappy — sky-high costs at the grocery store, mortgage rates hovering around 7%, and credit card debt soaring – we’re all about controlling what we can control and that includes prioritizing our …

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Mailbag: We have $146,000 in student loan debt, how do we pay it down? 20:00

2M ago20:00

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In this Mailbag, Jean talks to Patti and Patrick about the substantial student loan debt they’ve incurred on behalf of their daughter. They explore various ways to pay it down, including using a home equity line of credit or tapping into retirement funds. Jean gives detailed guidance on the best approach to consolidate the debt. The episode also to…

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Breaking Through Bias In The Workplace with Andie Kramer 35:18

2M ago35:18

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Andie Kramer, lawyer, author, advocate, and founding member of ASKramer Law, LLC. Over the years, she has written and spoken extensively about gender biases in the workplace alongside her husband, Al Harris. We’re excited to have her on the show today to share insights from her…

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Ep 424: If Your Budget Isn't Working, Here's Why 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Is your budget working? The 50/30/20 budgeting rule — one of the most popular budgeting methods that has been around for 20 years — was created by Elizabeth Warren (yes, that Elizabeth Warren) and has largely been seen as the “gold standard” of budgeting ever since. But does it work for today’s economy? There’s also reverse budgeting, which we use …

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Ep 48: What It’s Really Like To Own A Basketball Team With Clara Wu Tsai 33:25

2M ago33:25

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It’s no secret that women’s basketball is exploding in popularity. The WNBA had a record-breaking season last year, which was also its most-watched season in over two decades. Now as some of those college stars (like Caitlin Clark) graduate from college and move on, the WNBA is hoping to build on their momentum. One of the women we can thank for th…

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Ep 423: How A Coupon Influencer Found Herself In Debt 43:08

2M ago43:08

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In 2010, Lauren Cobello (formerly Lauren Guetman) created an entire brand as “the coupon lady” after she shared her story of how she got her family out of $40,000 in debt by couponing and budgeting. By 2016, she was posting multiple times a day, wrote a few books about couponing and budgeting, and was filming family finance videos with her kids and…

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Ep. 47: Advancing Research On the Human Brain With Paola Arlotta 41:28

2M ago41:28

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Women across all industries need more female mentors and role models, and perhaps nowhere is that more imperative than in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). When we have more women in STEM, there’s a ripple effect — scientific and financial outcomes for women are improved across the board. The good news is that m…

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Mother’s Day Mailbag: I just went through a divorce. How do I make sure we’re financial exes as well? 19:51

2M ago19:51

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In this special Mother’s Day Mailbag edition, Jean talks to mother-daughter duo Mollie and Chris about Mollie’s recent divorce. Jean addresses questions on how to make sure Mollie’s ex-husband's finances are no longer tied to hers, and we tackle how best to combine Mollie’s multiple retirement accounts. Join the HerMoney community! For the latest e…

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Overcoming Financial Shame with Stephanie McCullough 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Stephanie McCullough, founder and financial planner with Sofia Financial. She specializes in helping women over 45 navigate their financial futures. With over two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is a true advocate for women becoming financially fearless. In our conv…

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Ep 422: Media, Money, and Messy Women 40:59

2M ago40:59

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Money touches everything in our lives. And for women, who have long been documented to earn less than men, save less than men, and invest less than men, the stereotype is often that we’re doing money “wrong.” But it’s getting old. We know that statistically, women are better investors than men are, we fare better during times of recession, and we’r…

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Ep 46: Making Jobs In Finance More Accessible To Women 30:32

3M ago30:32

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According to research by Deloitte, the number of women who reach the highest level of leadership in financial services is on the rise, with women holding 18% of financial C-suite positions globally. But the research also says that number is climbing slowly — without a more concerted effort, women financial leaders may not even reach 25% by 2031. Li…

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Mailbag: Financial advice for the recently retired, plus resources for teaching your kids about money. 16:14

2M ago16:14

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In this special Mailbag edition, Jean and Kathryn Tuggle, HerMoney CCO, are on the mic answering questions from our listeners. First, we hear from a recently retired listener who has all of her money in Certificate of Deposits (CDs) and is wondering what to do next. We also hear from someone who is looking for resources that can help teach her thre…

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Ep 421: Redefining Success In the Winner-Take-All Economy 45:24

3M ago45:24

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Eleven years ago, Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” hit the shelves and became an instant hit. Her feminist manifesto encouraged women to stop holding themselves back from working to reach positions of power and instead lean on other women’s experiences to help them. Now, many women are pushing back on the “lean in” approach that placed so much responsib…

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Ep 45: Having A Child On Your Own Terms With Leigh Gallagher 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Making the decision to have kids is one of the biggest decisions a woman can make in her life, and increasingly, women (and men) are not waiting until they find the right person to have kids with — they’re walking the journey on their own. With a wide array of options from sperm and egg donors to surrogacy or adoption, there are more options than e…

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Mailbag: The best place to keep summer job money, plus how to keep an emergency fund. 29:35

3M ago29:35

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In this special Mailbag edition, we hear from a listener whose daughter is getting her first summer job. She’s wondering if it’s best to put the money in a high-interest savings account, or a Roth IRA. We also hear from someone who subscribes to the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and is so focused on saving that she’s not able…

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Building Financial Intimacy with Your Partner featuring Ed Coambs 36:42

3M ago36:42

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Send us a Text Message. Are money matters causing tension in your relationship? You're certainly not alone. Money is often cited as the number one reason for conflict in relationships. It's a topic that's fraught with emotion, history, and often, misunderstanding. And that’s where awesome financial professionals like Ed Coambs come in. Ed is a form…

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