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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We are right on the eve of what is going to be a truly pivotal election. And this year, more than many others, it seems there's a unique urgency in the air. At least part of that is because each candidate has pledged to make changes to critical facets of American life — including to our personal finances. Catherine Rampell, nationally syndicated op…
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Ep 447: Why You're Sabotaging Your Finances
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Every week on the HerMoney podcast, we talk about how to get control of your money, and in most cases, that means getting in control of your spending and knowing exactly where your money is going. Having this knowledge is so important because the truth is that many of us may be sabotaging ourselves financially. Sarah Newcomb, applied behavioral sci…
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HerMoney Classic: Negotiating Medical Bills
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If you listened to our episode with Sabrina Corlette, founder of the Center for Health Insurance Reforms, you are already armed with the information that you need to make a decision about which healthcare plan you want to choose when open enrollment rolls around.But no matter which one you choose, it's also inevitable that at some point you are ver…
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Ep 446: Stop Overpaying For Health Insurance: Expert Tips For Choosing The Right Plan
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It’s that time of the year again: yes, it’s spooky season, but it’s also time for open enrollment. This year, it’s absolutely essential that we do a thorough review of all our health insurance options, and make sure we’re choosing the best plan for us — without paying a penny more than necessary. Sabrina Corlette, research professor, founder, and c…
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Mailbag: I’m in $13,000 worth of debt, should I pause my retirement savings to pay it off?
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Today we are bringing you a mailbag with listener Amy. She’s in her early 40s and she is wondering if she should hit the brakes when it comes to saving for retirement because of the other things on her plate. She's working on paying down credit card debt and she wants to be able to afford to move into a nicer home. So, what's the order of operation…
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How To Lower The Cost of Your Homeowners Insurance
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Every year during hurricane season, we see that many of you have questions about how to lower the cost of homeowner’s insurance. And we get it — it’s so difficult to know exactly which policies are right for your specific property. Ben Keys, the Rowan Family Foundation Professor of Real Estate and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton…
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Ep 445: How Women Over 50 Are Shattering Workplace Stereotypes
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We know that aging is a privilege, but there is still so much negativity wrapped up with aging — particularly for women who are still thriving in their careers. There’s perhaps no greater blow than to be made to feel we’re “past our prime” just when we finally hit a point in life where we have more clarity and more to offer the world than ever. Tam…
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Mailbag: All of Your Retirement Questions, Answered
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Today we're bringing you an extra special mailbag with friend of the show and Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar, Christine Benz. If you listened to our “New Rules for Retirement” episode, then you know all about Christine and why she thinks women need a new playbook for retirement. We are going to tackle a few of t…
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Ep 444: Are You Overworked? Here’s How To Fix It
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Admit it: You’re overworked. We spend more time working in America than any other developed country. And maybe you think we’re working extra hours because we’re doing work that feels necessary and engaging and fulfilling — but no. We just don’t care about our jobs as much as we used to. So, is there a way to ensure we’re doing productive work that …
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HerMoney Classic: We’re Lonely. Let’s Fight It With Friendship.
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When was the last time you made a new friend? A real friend, not an online one, a friend that you can actually grab brunch with, or go for a walk with. Our guest today, Adam Smiley Pozwolsky, millennial workplace expert and author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: An Optimist’s Guide To Connection says the average American hasn't made a new f…
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Ep 443: How To Be A Good Friend (Without Going Broke)
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We know that our connections to our families, our friends, and our communities are SO important — so important that when we don’t maintain them, our health and our overall well-being can suffer. Maintaining our connections in real life is essential, and perhaps nobody knows that better than our guest Danielle Bayard Jackson, known as “The Friendshi…
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Mailbag: What to do when your employee terminates your pension, plus how to kick off your freelance writing career.
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Today we are bringing you two mailbag questions with our incredible listeners. First, we'll be talking to Beth. She is calling in from upstate New York. Beth is in her early 60s and her company's made the decision to terminate employee pensions, which has left her with some options: Should she take the lump sum? Should she roll it over? We'll dive …
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Ep 442: Find Your Financial Safe Space
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Money is SO personal, and no matter how prepared you think you are to meet your money goals, there are many factors that can throw a wrench into your carefully designed plans. There’s perhaps no greater hurdle to overcome than being part of a community that is historically diminished in conversations about money. Ellyce Fulmore, a queer ADHD money …
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HerMoney Classic: An Insider’s Guide To Cars: Buying and Selling
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It finally happened…the Fed lowered interest rates, by a greater-than-expected half a percentage point when they met on Wednesday. This was the first time rates were cut in more than four years, and it’s expected that the Fed may continue cutting the rate at its two remaining meetings before the end of this year. We’ve heard from many of you who ha…
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A few months ago, AARP released a survey that found that one in five Americans over 50 reported having no retirement savings, and over half don’t think they'll have enough money to keep them going in retirement. While many of us used to have pension plans to keep us afloat in retirement, now the vast majority of us rely heavily on Social Security a…
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A “CD Tsunami” Is Coming: Are You Ready?
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CDs (Certificates of Deposit) often get dismissed as "your parent's savings plan"—safe but, let's be honest, a little boring. But in today's high-interest-rate environment, they're making a strong comeback as a smart choice for short- and medium-term savings. With inflation cooling and the Fed expected to cut rates soon, these great rates won’t las…
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Mailbag: How to decide if you need an annuity and when to close those high-interest credit cards
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In this double-feature Mailbag, Jean talks to Kathryn and Audrey. Kathryn is a little over a decade from retirement and recently started a new job. In her new role, she'll be eligible to receive a pension when she retires. She's wondering if, in addition, an annuity makes sense for her. Our next call is from Audrey who’s working on rebuilding her c…
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Ep 440: Easy, Effective, and Inexpensive: How To Simplify Your Beauty Routine and Save Money
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From lip butter to Botox, people today are shelling out a lot of money on beauty products and procedures. According to The Aesthetic Society, people in the U.S. spent $11.8 billion on aesthetic procedures in 2022. When it comes to beauty products, one report from Lending Tree shows the average American spends $1,754 annually, with younger generatio…
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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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