HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky is a podcast that provides financial advice specifically tailored for women. Host Jean Chatzky addresses the unique financial challenges women face, offering research, expert tips, and personal guidance. The show aims to help women achieve financial comfort and peace of mind through frank, funny, and compassionate discussions.
Episodes
The Cost of People-Pleasing: Sari Botton on Money, Reinvention, and Finding Yourself Later in Life
Have you ever looked up and realized you've been living someone else's version of your life? Sari Botton, editor and writer behind Oldster Magazine and author of And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen X Weirdo, knows that feeling intimately. And she's turned it into a body of work that has resonated with hundreds of thousands of people.
In this episode:
The financial co
Ep 534: The Aging and Money Mistakes We Swear We Won't Make (And Then Make Anyway)
We all have a list… things we watched our parents do as they got older and swore we'd never do ourselves. We'd stay active. We'd embrace technology. We'd get the hearing aid. And then life happens. Washington Post columnist and author Steven Petrow has been thinking about this for nearly 20 years, and he joins Jean today to talk about the aging and money mistakes we make despite our very best inte
"I'm 62 with $1M saved. Should my husband and I get a divorce to protect our retirement?"
Nobody wants to think about the possibility of losing their spouse to Alzheimer's. But what if planning ahead meant considering something as unexpected as divorce? That's exactly the question Susan is grappling with today.
Susan is 62, still working, and earning around $100K a year. Her husband is 65 and already retired. Together they've built a solid financial foundation — over $778K in investme
Ep 533: Living Off Your Acorns: How to Plan for All 4 Phases of Retirement
What if the most important phase of retirement is the one nobody talks about? This week, Jean sits down with Dana Anspach, CFP, to walk through the four phases of retirement outlined in her new book, Living Off Your Acorns: Your Guide to the Four Phases of Retirement, including the phase she argues matters most of all: the Pre-Go years.
Dana breaks down what to expect at every stage — from buildi
The Economic Freeze: What's Really Happening With Jobs, Housing, and Your Paycheck
The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, nearly double what economists expected. So why did consumer sentiment just hit a record low? Why does everything still feel so hard?
In this episode, Jean sits down with Sarah Foster, Personal Finance Reporter at Bloomberg, to break down what's really going on beneath the surface of those headline numbers, and what it means for your job, your home, and your
Ep 532: The Truth About Annuities: Busting Myths and Answering Your Biggest Questions
Annuities might be one of the most misunderstood financial products out there – and they come with plenty of opinions…as well as questions. Are the fees really that high? Do advisors just push them for the commission? Could an annuity actually be the missing piece of your retirement plan?
On this episode of the HerMoney Podcast, we’re cutting through the noise with two leading experts: Michael F
Reinventing Your Career in the Age of AI? Jodi Kantor Says YES
For white-collar workers, the recent headlines about AI are more than a little bit fear-inducing. AI could automate millions of white-collar jobs within 18 months. College graduates are booing commencement speakers who bring it up. And women — whose jobs are three times more likely to be automated — are falling behind on AI adoption. So what do you actually do?
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Tim
Ep 531: The Secret to Retiring With Enough (That Americans Have Used for 300 Years)
A new study shows Americans expect to delay retirement by four years as the cost of living rises…and 4 in 10 aren't confident they'll have enough money to last. If that sent you into a spiral, this episode is your permission to exhale.
Historian, real estate investor, and early retiree Joseph S. Moore, PhD, spent years stress-testing three centuries of American financial advice, and what he found
The Lie of Girlboss Feminism: What's Really Holding Women Back
We've been told to lean in, speak up, ask for the raise, and take up space. But what happens when doing everything right still isn't enough?
Journalist and financial expert Stefanie O'Connell joins Jean to talk about her deeply researched new book, The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down.
In this conversation, Jean and Stefanie dig into why
Ep 530: How to Think Like a Millionaire When the Economy Feels Out of Control
If you've been feeling financially anxious lately, the numbers back you up. A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is getting worse, and 67% say they're more afraid of running out of money than dying.
This week, Jean sits down with Carrie Joy Grimes, author of the new book The Joy of Money, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about financial anxiety, behavioral science, and
Brooke Shields Is Just Getting Started
She's been famous since childhood, but Brooke Shields might be having her most interesting chapter yet, and she's the first to say she's done waiting to be picked.
This week on HerMoney, we're thrilled to share a special replay of one of our favorite recent episodes from our sister podcast, How She Does It with Karen Finerman. Karen sits down with the actress, author, and entrepreneur for a wide-
Ep 529: Lessons from a Legend: What Jonathan Clements Taught Us About Money and Life
There are people who change the way you think about money. And then there are people who change the way you think about life, and do it through the lens of money. Jonathan Clements was one of those people.
The beloved personal finance columnist and Wall Street Journal veteran passed away in September 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy and one final book: Money and Me: How to Make Your Finan
We Asked Real Women to Track Their Grocery Spending for a Week. Here's What Happened.
What does a week of grocery shopping actually look like for real women right now? Jean Chatzky teams up with Yasmeen Khan, writer of Consumer Reports' Bread and Butter newsletter, for a special edition of A Week in Her Wallet, focused entirely on the grocery store.
First, Jean and Yasmeen sit down with Lori, a mom of two boys in Massachusetts, who spent the week bouncing between Trader Joe's, Cos
Ep 528: You’re Already Behind – And It’s Not Your Fault: Closing The Retirement Gender Gap
You’ve heard of the gender pay gap – but there’s a quieter crisis unfolding for millions of women: the retirement gender gap. Whether you’ve taken time out of the workforce to care for a loved one, are a Gen X’er racing toward retirement with less saved than you’d like, or recently lost a spouse and are suddenly in charge of finances you’ve never managed alone, this episode is for you.
In it, tw
A Week In Her Wallet: How One Woman Turned Divorce Debt Into a Bulletproof Budget, and a Savings Surplus
Nicole is 56, single, and living in Raleigh, North Carolina, and she has a spreadsheet for everything. After her divorce left her saddled with debt, she spent two decades building a budget system so airtight she hasn't carried a credit card balance since. Now she's earning over $100k a year, paying off every card in full, and chipping away at a student loan she could settle tomorrow if she wanted
Ep 527: How To Not Know: Making Peace With Financial Uncertainty
If financial uncertainty is keeping you awake at night, this episode is for you. Author and journalist Simone Stolzoff joins Jean to talk about his new book, How To Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World That Demands Answers, and why learning to sit with the unknown might be the most powerful financial skill you can develop right now.
And in this week's Mailbag, Jean is joined by Lacy Garc
"I'm 56 with $3M saved. My husband says we can't afford for me to retire early. Is he right?"
This week, Jean sits down with Louise, 56, a high-tech executive who's burned out, stretched thin, and seriously asking herself whether it's time to walk away from her career.
Louise has done everything right: she and her husband have $3.2M in retirement accounts, over $400k in vested stock, a home worth almost $2 million, and 529s for the kids. But with a family of six to cover, and healthcare c
Ep 526: This Mother's Day, Pass It On: Slow and Steady Still Wins
It was 1996 when a young journalist named Beth Kobliner published a book called Get A Financial Life, and for a whole generation of women in their twenties and thirties, it became the money bible they didn't know they needed. Thirty years later, Beth is back with a completely updated fifth edition, and the timing couldn't be more perfect.
This week, Jean sits down with Beth for a wide-ranging con
A Week In Her Wallet: A 63-Year-Old Preschool Director Saving For Her “Rich Enough Old Lady” Future
What does it actually look like to spend just $400 in a week… intentionally, joyfully, and with a clear-eyed plan for the future? This week on A Week in Her Wallet, Jean sits down with Ann, a 63-year-old Early Childhood Director from upstate New York, who is on a mission to build what she calls her "rich enough old lady future self."
Ann brings in over $100k a year, but her spending week clocked
Ep 525: The Best Money Advice of All Time (According to the Experts)
What's the best financial advice you've ever received? Not the trendiest tip or the hottest stock pick; what’s the wisdom that actually holds up over a lifetime? That's exactly the question Diane Harris, Deputy Editor of Kiplinger, put to 35 of the most trusted voices in personal finance…and the answers are as practical as they are profound.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why "spend less than
"I'm 68 and newly retired. Should I tap my $850K nest egg to renovate my bathrooms, or borrow instead?"
What does it actually feel like to be on the cusp of retirement and wonder if you're doing it right? This week, Jean sits down with two listeners, Nancy and Melissa, who are both asking the same underlying question: How do I make sure I don't run out of money in retirement, while still actually enjoying my life?
First, Jean talks with Nancy, 68, a soon-to-be retired nurse with $850K saved, a pens
Ep 524: Don't Claim Too Early: The Social Security Mistake That Could Cost You 30%
Did you know that claiming Social Security at 62 instead of 70 could mean locking in a permanent 30% cut to your monthly benefits for life?
In this episode, Jean sits down with Marcia Mantell, founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting and author of Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt, to talk about what's really going on with Social Security's solvency, why Congress will almost certainly
A Week In Her Wallet: The 48-Year-Old Who Turned a Rental Property Into Her Retirement Plan
What does a real week of spending look like for a busy working mom who also happens to be a landlord? This week on A Week In Her Wallet, we're heading to Annapolis, Maryland, to follow Larisa, a 48-year-old HR Director with a combined household income of $375,000, two kids in competitive sports, a dog, and a rental condo she's owned since her twenties.
We talk through it all: how she keeps a sepa
Ep 523: The Hidden Retirement Risk: What Happens To Your Money When You Can No Longer Manage It?
You’ve planned for retirement. You’ve built your savings, mapped out your Social Security strategy, and thought through market risks. But what happens if one day, you can’t manage your money at all? It’s an uncomfortable question – and one many people avoid. Yet, research shows that cognitive decline can quietly undermine financial decision-making, often earlier than we expect, and with serious co
"My kids don't need their college savings anymore. Can I keep the tax benefits?"
You saved diligently for your kids' education, and now that chapter is closing. So what happens to the money? Can you protect those tax benefits and roll the funds into something new? We're getting into it.
This week, Jean is joined by Lacy Garcia, founder and CEO of TrustWillow.com, a personalized advisor-matching platform that connects women and their families with vetted, fiduciary financial a
Introducing: A Week In Her Wallet
Do you actually know where your money went last week? Not roughly...where it actually went. Every coffee, every impulse buy, every bill that hit all at once on a Monday morning when you were least expecting it.
A Week in Her Wallet is a HerMoney limited series where real women from our community track every single dollar they spend for one full week, and then sit down with Jean Chatzky to talk ab
Ep 522: Inflation, AI, Retirement, and Your Wallet: Planet Money Answers Your Biggest Money Questions
At HerMoney, we're always trying to make money a little less intimidating; breaking down the big, complicated stuff into things you can actually use in your real life. And when it comes to understanding the economy, nobody does that better than today's guest.
Alex Mayyasi is a contributor to Planet Money, the NPR podcast that has spent seventeen years making economics genuinely entertaining, and
Why Playing It Safe With Your Money Might Be the Riskiest Thing You Can Do
You've heard the rules. Subtract your age from 100. Go 60/40. Play it safer as you get older. But what if those long-held guidelines have been steering you wrong and costing you?
Yale finance professor James Choi returns to HerMoney to share groundbreaking research that could change the way you think about your investments forever. His new asset allocation formula goes far beyond the traditional
Ep 521: Stocks Are Up, Prices Are Still High, and Nobody Agrees on What's Next. Here's What to Do.
Q1 2026 has been a lot. Tariffs. Oil above $100 a barrel. A war in the Middle East. Recession chatter. Stock market swings. And the creeping feeling that something has shifted in the economy… and not for the better.
This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with economist and fan-favorite guest Kathryn Edwards for a full Q1 economic report card and a roadmap for what Q2 might bring.
In this episode:
“I’m 54. My advisor said fully funding my 401(k) won't make a big difference. Is he right?”
When was the last time you felt truly in control of your time? Not your calendar, not your to-do list…your time? If the answer is "I can't remember," this episode is for you.
Jean Chatzy is joined by Andy Hill, AFC, founder of Marriage, Kids, and Money, and author of Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind. Together, they tackle your most pressing
Ep 520: Why Smart, Hardworking Women Are Struggling With Money Right Now And What To Do About It
You're earning more than you ever have. You're doing everything you were told to do. So why does it still feel like you can't get ahead?
This week, Jean sits down with Hanna Horvath, CFP, personal finance journalist, and writer behind the Substack Your Brain on Money, to talk about why so many women are struggling with money right now, and why it probably has a lot less to do with your choices th
Stephanie Link's 2026 Market Outlook: International Stocks, Crypto, & the AI Power Boom
Markets are swinging. There's a war with Iran. Oil is spiking. And if your stomach has been dropping every time you look at your portfolio, Stephanie Link has something to say about that.
Stephanie is Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, and a longtime CNBC contributor with more than 30 years of experience managing money through every kind of market cycle. She
Ep 519: When Health Derails Wealth: How Women Can Safeguard Their Retirement
When retirement plans fall apart, we tend to assume it’s because someone overspent – maybe on travel, hobbies, or helping the kids a little too much. But, often, that’s not what does the real damage. It’s healthcare costs.
Dr. Carolyn McClanahan – a physician turned fee-only financial planner – joins Jean Chatzky on this special episode of the HerMoney Podcast, sponsored by LIMRA, to share how u
Is a Recession Coming? The Economist Behind the Most Accurate Indicator in History Weighs In
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, three ships were struck near the Strait of Hormuz just yesterday, and the word "recession" is creeping back into the conversation. And we’re all feeling more than just a little bit anxious about what that means for our money.
On this special bonus episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Claudia Sahm, former Fed section chief, senior economist under Presiden
Ep 518: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Aging (And What It'll Cost You)
What if everything the wellness industry is selling you is actually making your life worse…not longer? This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, oncologist, bioethicist, and author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long, Healthy Life, for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on HerMoney.
Then we're joined by Lacey Garcia, founder and CEO of Willo
Impact Investing for Women: Building Wealth and Shaping the Future With Janine Firpo
Over the next decade, roughly $30 trillion is expected to move into the hands of women, and the question isn't just what women will inherit. It's what they'll build.
This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with Janine Firpo, an impact investor and co-founder of Invest for Better, to talk about Our Sheconomy, a data-backed initiative that models what the world would look like if women had held equal eco
EP 517: Breaking Free From Destructive Money Patterns with Therapist Kati Morton
Why do we keep doing the things we know aren’t good for our finances? Whether it’s emotional spending, avoiding a growing credit card balance, over-controlling every dollar, or saying “yes” to spending when we really mean “no”. So many of our money habits aren’t about math; they’re about emotion.
This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist and mental health educ
A Week In Her Wallet: A 55-Year-Old Tech Director Who Meal Preps Every Meal — Even for a Half Marathon
What does a real week of spending look like for a 55-year-old director of technology earning $212,000 a year? In this episode of A Week in Her Wallet, Jean Chatzky talks with Kortne, a Texas-based executive, marathoner, and mom of two adult daughters, who tracked every dollar she spent over seven days.
Kortne grew up in a working-class family in Detroit and says she’s intentional about enjoying h
Ep 516: Saved Enough but Afraid to Spend? A Simple Money System for Retirement Confidence
Have you saved and saved and saved… but now feel unsure about how to spend? On this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with entrepreneur and bestselling author Mike Michalowicz to talk about why managing money isn’t a math problem, it’s a behavior problem.
Mike opens up about losing everything after selling two multi-million-dollar companies, how lifestyle inflation and ego nearly destroyed h
Should Crypto and Private Equity Be in Your 401(k)? A CFP Breaks It Down
Are private equity, private credit, and crypto coming to your 401(k)? And if they do, should you invest?
In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with CFP® professional and Summit Place Financial founder Liz Miller to break down the new push to allow alternative investments, such as private equity, private credit, and cryptocurrency, in retirement accounts.
In This Episode We Cover:
What priv
Ep 515: Stability Over Stress: Building A Retirement Plan For Uncertain Times
If you’ve read economic headlines recently and thought, “Well, that’s not comforting,” you’re not alone. Market swings and broader economic uncertainty are enough to make even confident investors second-guess their strategies.
And here’s the hard truth: Wall Street doesn’t care if you’re retiring next year. It doesn’t care if you’re five years away. And it definitely doesn’t care if you’re lying
Single, Self-Sufficient & Paying More? How to Beat the Singles Tax
More American women are single than ever before, but our financial system is still built for couples.
In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with finance journalist and author Renée Sylvestre-Williams to unpack the hidden financial penalties of being single (aka The Singles Tax) and what solo earners can do to protect themselves, build wealth, and plan for retirement on their own terms.
We're t
Ep 514: Why Every Woman Needs a “F*ck Off Fund” — And How It Evolves as You Age
What does financial freedom really mean? Not just a healthy retirement account or a growing investment portfolio, but the ability to walk away from a situation that isn’t right. To say no. To have choices.
In this episode, Jean sits down with writer and speaker Paulette Perhach, whose essay about building a “F*ck Off Fund” has resonated with women for nearly a decade. Together, they explore how f
Premium Credit Cards: Are They Actually Worth the Fee? With Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu
How many credit cards is too many? Are premium travel cards actually worth those eye-popping annual fees? And what should you do when a card in your wallet stops pulling its weight?
This week, Jean Chatzky is joined once again by money expert Vivian Tu for a listener mailbag all about credit cards, points, and smart strategies for getting real value, without paying unnecessary fees or interest.
Ep 513: Vivian Tu on Building a Well Endowed Life That Buys You Time, Not Just Things
She’s back, and she brought her boldest advice yet. Vivian Tu, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Your Rich BFF, joins us to talk about her new book Well Endowed and why now is the time to rethink how you spend, save, and build the future you want.
Vivian and Jean get real about what it means to be truly wealthy—not just financially, but emotionally and generationally. From burnout
A Week In Her Wallet: A 35-Year-Old Nurse and Money Coach Who Swears By Systems
In this week’s episode of A Week In Her Wallet, we head to New Jersey to follow Prisca, a 35-year-old nurse and part-time money coach who tracks every dollar with intention. From $8 therapy copays to $25 dance classes that light up her world, Prisca shows us how structure and joy can coexist in personal finance.
Prisca’s week is packed with practical tips, emotional insights, and small moments th
Ep 512: The Top Money Saving Tips We Wish We Knew Sooner With David Bach & Jean Chatzky
What do two financial pros with over 60 years of combined experience really wish they knew about money 30 years ago?
In this very special crossover episode of HerMoney and The David Bach Show, Jean Chatzky sits down with longtime friend and bestselling author David Bach to share candid stories, big career lessons, and one bold new idea that could change retirement in America.
Together, Jean and
Chief Economist Mark Zandi on What to Do With Your Money Right Now
This week, we’re cutting through the chaos and zeroing in on what matters most to your financial life: your investments, your home, and your next money moves.
Jean sits down with Dr. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, to unpack how global uncertainty, rising mortgage rates, and Trump-era policies are reshaping our economy. From the stock market rollercoaster to the housing “lock-in
Ep 511: From Nest Egg to Paycheck: Rethinking Retirement Planning
When people think about preparing for retirement, they usually think about saving. But the real challenge? Making sure your money lasts as long as you do. Morningstar’s Christine Benz joins us for a conversation about the smartest ways to prepare for retirement and make sure your money goes the distance.
This episode is part of our new, monthly retirement-focused series, brought to you by LIMRA.
Roth IRAs, Crypto Regrets, and 401(k) Moves: Amanda Holden Answers Your Investing Questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got Amanda Holden. In this special Mailbag episode of HerMoney, Jean is joined once again by investing expert and How to Be a Rich Old Lady author Amanda Holden to tackle your biggest investing dilemmas.
We’re talking:
What to actually do after opening a Roth IRA
Whether crypto deserves a spot in your portfolio
What to do with a $500,000 401(k) after a layoff
Ep 510: How to Be a Rich Old Lady (And Love Every Minute of It) with Amanda Holden
As we kick off 2026, it’s time to talk about the future—and the woman you want to become. Whether she’s rocking silver bangles on the beach or sipping coffee in her cabin, your Rich Old Lady deserves a life of financial freedom. And today’s guest is here to help you build it.
Amanda Holden is the founder of Invested Development and the author of How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Inves
When Inheritance Gets Messy: What You Owe Your Kids (and What You Don’t) with the Moneyist
Is fair always equal when it comes to family and money? On this week’s HerMoney Mailbag, Jean Chatzky is joined by Quentin Fottrell, Managing Editor of Advice at MarketWatch and the voice behind The Moneyist column, to tackle the most emotionally charged financial questions from our listeners and his inbox.
They dive into:
💸 Whether a promised $250K inheritance should include interest
🏡 How to
Ep 509: Expert Investor Karen Finerman’s Bold Bets (and Red Flags) for 2026
The markets are still riding high, but if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that not everything that glitters is gold. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with legendary investor and InvestingFixx co-founder Karen Finerman to unpack the wild ride of 2025: the highs, the flops, the lessons learned, and the big bets she’s making in 2026.
We also talk about what makes a winning portfolio, how our In
“I just got laid off from big tech. What’s the smartest move I can make before I lose access to everything?”
How do you invest in yourself when life throws you off course? In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky and Maha Abouelenein, author of 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, answer your real-life questions about navigating layoffs, career pivots, and side hustles.
We answer your questions on:
What to do immediately after a layoff to protect your career momentum
How to transition to a les
Ep 508: How to Invest in Yourself and Thrive In 2026
Ready to invest in yourself in 2026 and beyond? In this empowering episode, Jean sits down with Maha Abouelenein, global communications strategist and author of the bestselling book 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, to talk about how women can build confidence, create value, and stop waiting for permission to grow.
Maha shares the pivotal story of how she rebuilt her life after a major career pivot, goin
A Week In Her Wallet: Second Marriage After "Devastating Divorce" Changed How I Spend $230K Salary
This week, we’re following Beth, a 52-year-old federal attorney from Kentucky who earns $230K a year and is raising a blended family, a 14-year-old son, two grown stepsons, and two adorable grandkids.
Beth walks us through a week of intentional spending, including:
Snagging $10K worth of high-end furniture on Facebook Marketplace for just $750
Treating herself to monthly DryBar blowouts
Ep 507: Healthy to 100: The Real ROI of Connection in Retirement
As we head into a new year and set goals for our health, wealth, and happiness, there’s one powerful factor that’s often overlooked: social connection.
In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Ken Stern, longevity expert and author of the new book Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives, to explore how the loneliness epidemic is quietly threatening both our health and our fi
Your Money Map Replay: The Budgetnista’s Retirement Reality Check
How do you stick to a budget in retirement without feeling restricted, anxious, or deprived, especially when the cost of living keeps rising?
This week on Your Money Map, Jean Chatzky is joined by Tiffany Aliche, better known as The Budgetnista, to talk about what budgeting and financial security really look like in retirement today, and why the old rules don’t always apply anymore.
Why budge
Ep 506: Should You Lease or Buy a Car? The Guide Every Driver Needs Now
Car buying can be one of the biggest — and most stressful — financial decisions we make. And too often, the auto industry feels like it was built to leave women out of the conversation. That ends today.
In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Chaya M. Milchtein, automotive educator, author of Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership, and all-around badass when it comes to helping women a
Mailbag: Taboo Money Questions with Gretchen Rubin (Yes, We Went There)
This week, we’re welcoming back someone who feels like part of the HerMoney podcast family: happiness expert and New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin.
Gretchen is back with Jean to tackle some of the trickiest, most taboo, and surprisingly relatable money dilemmas our listeners have shared, including:
What to do when your bank suddenly shuts down your account with no explanatio
Ep 505: From Financially In the Dark to Fully In Control: Jen Hatmaker’s Wake-Up Call
When bestselling author and podcast host Jen Hatmaker’s 26-year marriage imploded, she realized something shocking: even though she was the breadwinner, she had no idea how much money she made… or how to access it.
In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, Jen sits down with Jean Chatzky to discuss her financial “wake-up” — how she went from completely disconnected to financially indepen
A Week In Her Wallet: A 47-year-old who hasn’t paid credit card interest in 20 years
This week on A Week In Her Wallet, we meet Megan, a 47-year-old office manager living on Long Island with her husband. Together they earn around $200,000, but keep most of their spending separate — and it works.
Megan hasn’t paid a cent in credit card interest in over two decades and recently spent just $400 in a week, all while training for her fifth marathon.
Tune in as she shares:
Why
Patreon PREVIEW: "Can You Rebuild Your Retirement at 68?"
Today on the HerMoney Podcast, we're bringing you something special — an exclusive preview of one of our brand-new Patreon-only AMA episodes. In this series, Jean sits down one-on-one with real listeners to talk through their biggest financial questions in real time.
In this episode, you’ll meet Donna, a 68-year-old listener who is rebuilding her financial life from scratch after the end of a 30-
Ep 504: Is College a Smart Investment Anymore? Let’s Talk Numbers
For decades, college was considered the ultimate launching pad—your ticket to a good job, a stable life, and financial freedom. But today, that path feels a whole lot blurrier.
In this episode, Jean sits down with leading financial expert Ric Edelman, whose new book The Truth About College pulls back the curtain on what higher education really delivers—and where it falls short.
Together, they di
Your Money Map Replay: How Julie Wainwright Rebuilt Her Life, Emptied Her 401(k), and Created The RealReal
In this powerful and inspiring episode of Your Money Map, Jean Chatzky sits down with entrepreneur and author Julie Wainwright, founder of The RealReal, to talk about failure, reinvention, and why it’s never too late to bet on yourself.
She shares candid stories from her new book, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion Dollar Business that Rocked the Fashion Industry, and the hard-won lessons sh
Ep 503: What Every Freelancer Gets Wrong About Money (And How to Fix It)
Thinking about ditching the 9-to-5? Already navigating the ups and downs of freelance work? This episode is your financial playbook for thriving as your own boss. Jean Chatzky sits down with money coach and longtime freelancer Emily Guy Birken to unpack everything from budgeting on irregular income to choosing the right retirement accounts.
Emily shares her personal percentage-based money system,
“Who pays the medical bills after someone dies?” and other financial caregiving questions
In this Mailbag, Jean is joined by financial planner and author of My Mother's Money, Beth Pinsker, to answer your real-life questions about caregiving, estate planning, and financial decision-making for aging parents. Whether you’re currently managing someone else’s money or prepping your own, this episode is packed with compassionate, practical advice to help you protect your finances and your p
Ep 502: Financial Caregiving 101: What You Need To Know Before You or Your Parent Gets Sick
When you're suddenly put in charge of an aging parent’s finances, the emotional toll is heavy, and the financial fallout can be even heavier. In this episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by certified financial planner and MarketWatch columnist Beth Pinsker, author of My Mother’s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving.
Together, they unpack Beth’s personal journey of managing her mother’s finances thro
A Week In Her Wallet: What It Really Costs To Travel Full-Time For Work On A $150K Salary
This week on A Week In Her Wallet, we head to Atlanta to follow Kristen, a 40-something clinical researcher who earns about $150K a year and travels nearly full-time for work.
She walks us through a week of thoughtful spending, including a $1,300 mortgage payment, $500 toward her HELOC, a $150 yard sale win (promptly spent on music festival tickets), and the small joys that keep her grounded when
Ep 501: Why AI Won’t Get You Hired — But Your Network Will with LinkedIn’s Catherine Fisher
The world of work is changing fast. AI is reshaping how we do our jobs, learn new skills, and even how we write our resumes and cover letters. But the most trusted source of career advice isn’t AI. It’s people.
In this week’s episode, Jean sits down with LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher to talk about why networking is still the ultimate career superpower. Catherine shares why it’s less abo
A Week In Her Wallet: How One Couple Manages $200K in Income, a Toddler, and Four Pets
This week on HerMoney’s special series A Week In Her Wallet, we meet Kaitlyn from Madison, Wisconsin. She’s a full-time state program manager with a side hustle, a toddler, three cats, and a dog — so life is full, to say the least. Kaitlyn and her husband bring in just under $200K per year and manage their money through shared accounts and regular “budget nights.”
As Kaitlyn tracks her spending f
EP 500: Is 2025 the Next 1929? Andrew Ross Sorkin on Bubbles, Crashes, and What’s Coming
This week, Jean sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin, bestselling author of Too Big to Fail and the brand-new 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—And How It Shattered a Nation. Andrew shares why the patterns of 1929 are repeating themselves, from the rise of new technology and market euphoria to record consumer debt and risky new financial products entering retirement accounts. Jea
Your Money Map Replay: How to Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs in 2026
With healthcare premiums expected to spike and enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, millions of Americans may be facing a serious coverage crunch. In this timely episode of Your Money Map, Jean Chatzky is joined by retirement experts Marcia Mantell and Jae Oh to break down what’s really happening with the ACA, Medicare, and employer-sponsored insurance, and how you can protect your wallet.
We di
Mailbag: What To Do Financially After a Cancer Diagnosis
Today we’re giving you a first look inside our brand-new Patreon-exclusive Mailbag series — and this one’s powerful.
A listener, a single mom of a toddler, just received a cancer diagnosis. She reached out with urgent questions about how to manage her finances during treatment:
Are cancer insurance payouts taxable?
Should she prioritize paying off IRS debt or building savings?
How can
EP 499: Estate Planning Is an Act of Love: Here’s How to Start
What happens to everything you've worked so hard for — your home, your savings, your family memories — after you're gone? If your answer is “I’m not sure,” the time to start planning is now.
In this empowering episode, Jean sits down with Heather Winston, Certified Financial PlannerTM professional of Principal Advised Services, LLC and Assistant Vice President at Principal Financial Group®, to ta
The Scripts You Need When Talking To A Financial Advisor
If you’ve ever felt intimidated walking into a meeting with a financial advisor or unsure if you’re even asking the right questions, this episode is for you. Jean sits down with Pam Krueger, investor advocate and founder of Wealthramp, to walk through actual word-for-word scripts that you can use when meeting with an advisor for the first time, reassessing a current relationship, or navigating ret
EP 498: The Personal Finance Tips That Really Matter, According to Carl Richards
We’re more financially informed than ever, thanks to FinTok, money podcasts, and yes, even chatbots. But when it comes to having real conversations about money with the people closest to us? We still freeze.
This week, Jean sits down with Carl Richards — New York Times “Sketch Guy” columnist, CFP®, and author of the new book Your Money: Reimagining Wealth Through 101 Simple Sketches — to talk abo
A Week In Her Wallet: A Divorced 47-Year-Old Bringing In $10K A Month
Jennifer, 47, lives in Maryland, with her partner of 12 years. She’s the Vice President of Communications for a consulting firm. Her partner is a teacher and voice actor, and together they make about $300,000 a year.
In this week’s A Week In Her Wallet, Jennifer tracks seven days of spending that include thoughtful gift-giving, a haircut she happily budgets for, a hefty mortgage payment on her be
EP 497: All the Cool Girls Get Fired: Reinventing Your Career After 40
Have you been laid off, or are you worried you might be? This week, Jean is joined by Laura Brown (former Editor-in-Chief of InStyle) and Kristina O’Neill (former Editor-in-Chief of WSJ. Magazine), authors of the bold and unfiltered new book, All the Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top.
Both women hit the top of their industries… and then got let go. Now, they
Mailbag with Morgan Housel: “I maxed out my retirement contributions this year. What should I do next?”
On this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money, to answer real questions from the HerMoney community.
From investing a lump sum at midlife to managing fear around paying off debt, Jean and Morgan dive into the emotions and strategy behind smart money moves.
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