HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

This week, we’re sounding the alarm on a story that hasn’t gotten nearly enough attention but could have major consequences for your paycheck, retirement, taxes, and future. Jean sits down with HerMoney favorite and leading labor economist Kathryn Edwards to unpack the recent firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) chief and why it could undermine the very data we rely on to understand inflation, jobs, and the strength of our economy. Also in this episode: 💥 What’s really happening in the job market 📉 Why the economy may be weaker than it looks 📊 How inflation and revisions to labor data could hit your investments 🏡 A candid, eye-opening investor playbook for navigating today’s economic uncertainty If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women are building wealth like never before and doing it with confidence, strategy, and purpose. In this episode, Jean sits down with Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and host of the Financial Feminist podcast, to talk all things investing, financial power, and the game-changing “Great Wealth Transfer” that’s already underway. Whether you’re ready to invest for the first time, build better financial systems, or just stop apologizing for your ambition, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: Why index funds are Tori’s go-to investment strategy The emotional weight of inheriting money and how to handle it with grace How to set up systems that make your money work for you Smart credit card point strategies that won’t wreck your credit How financial self-care can change your life If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. 💬 Connect with Tori: herfirst100k.com/quiz 🎙️ Rate and Review: If you loved today’s conversation, please leave us a 5-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more companies push for a return to the office, one thing is clear: workplace etiquette has never felt murkier. What’s the right way to navigate a hybrid schedule, an in-person meeting full of “old-school” colleagues, or a toxic work environment that feels impossible to escape? In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of the new book Emily Post’s Business Etiquette. Lizzie brings clarity to the confusion with thoughtful, modern advice on everything from salary negotiations to how to speak up in a room full of senior men. Together, they answer your real-world questions, including: How to take credit for your ideas without sounding arrogant What to say when you're being seen as "the daughter" instead of the professional Whether that shiny new job offer is worth the pay cut (or worth leaving your current one) How unlimited PTO really works (and if it’s too good to be true) If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re talking politics, but not the messy gridlock in Washington. We’re going hyper-local. Because local elections shape our neighborhoods, our schools, our budgets, and our rights. And right now, women are stepping up to lead the charge. Jean Chatzky sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We're In Charge, and Sarah Pierce, HerMoney’s own managing editor and the first female Mayor of Watertown, NY. They get real about what it takes to run, how young women are changing the face of leadership, and why local office might be the most powerful place to start. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a chrysalis? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Jean Chatzky sits down with the always-inspiring Chip Conley — entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy — to talk reinvention, purpose, and how to make the second half of life the best half. If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our Your Money Map episodes at protectedincome.org/your-money-map/ or tune in live every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on Facebook or LinkedIn. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… 4-Week Coaching Program: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money with expert coaching and real accountability. 6-Week Pre-Retirement Program: Thinking about retirement? We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈InvestingFixx: A dynamic club for women who are ready to grow their wealth and build investing confidence. Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a physician becomes a financial planner? You get someone who truly understands that your health and wealth are inseparable. In this live episode from the Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, Jean Chatzky sits down with Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, MD, CFP®, and founder of Life Planning Partners, to explore how women can better prepare for their financial futures by making smart health and money choices today. If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and wondering, “Is it too late to start planning?” — the answer is no. But it’s time to get serious. What You’ll Hear In This Episode: The caregiving trap and its impact on women’s careers and finances How to financially and emotionally prep for marriage and kids Long-term care planning: what to expect, how to pay, and why facilities may be more affordable than you think Creating a “Big 4” aging plan: housing, healthcare, finances, and transportation The role mental health plays in your financial wellbeing—and why advisors should care Why joint accounts and financial transparency might just be the glue that holds marriages together The best way to find an advisor who actually plans for your whole life, not just your portfolio If you’d like to learn more about the conference or sign up for updates on MIC 2026, head to the MIC website—you can join the mailing list right from the homepage. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Divorce is hard—emotionally, logistically, and yes, financially. But it doesn’t have to be devastating. In this special HerMoney mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky welcomes back family law attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to answer real listener questions from women going through divorce. 💡 Topics Covered: “How can I bullet-proof my finances before filing for divorce when my spouse is likely to fight me on everything?” “I’m freshly divorced with two kids. If I can only claim one child, is filing ‘Head of Household’ still worth it?” “The house is mine, but the mortgage is ours. Can I get my ex off the loan without a pricey refi?” “I was a stay-at-home mom and never saw the divorce coming. With $14K in savings and $1K a month in child support, where do I even start?” Get 10% off any legal plan or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) service at Hello Divorce. Visit HelloDivorce.com/hermoney and use code HerMoney at checkout. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to unpack the tiny financial landmines that derail even the most amicable splits. From Netflix passwords and travel points to start-up equity and forgotten retirement accounts, Erin shares the overlooked details that can lead to drawn-out negotiations, unexpected legal fees, and serious resentment. Plus, she breaks down why the way you start your divorce can determine everything that follows, and how to do it with more clarity, control, and less chaos. Get 10% off any legal plan or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) service at Hello Divorce. Visit HelloDivorce.com/hermoney and use code HerMoney at checkout. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn are diving into the issues that keep many of us up at night: how to plan for long-term care, whether it's actually possible to over-save for retirement, and how to know when it's okay to step off the corporate treadmill for good. 💡 Topics Covered: Managing $2M in assets with no heirs When it’s okay to slow down on saving for retirement Navigating job loss in your 50s and redefining work on your terms … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re giving you an exclusive first listen to the brand-new season of our sister podcast, How She Does It! Hosted by our friend and Fast Money panelist Karen Finerman, this season kicks off with none other than journalist, author, and TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager. She reflects on the emotional goodbye with Hoda, the importance of choosing the right life partner, and how she’s rewriting the playbook for women in media and publishing. Take a listen to this season premiere of How She Does It, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. 🎧 Subscribe to How She Does It … Does more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating how to prepare for the future as single moms. First up is Rebecca, a mom of two in Oregon, about 15 years out from retirement. She’s wondering if she’s doing enough to get there. Then we hear from Sarah, a mom in Virginia with a big question: If something happens to her, how can she ensure her assets go directly to her daughter, not her ex? 💡 Topics Covered: Planning for retirement as a single parent Pensions vs. savings: how to make it work When to prioritize paying off your mortgage Estate planning and guardianship for solo moms Trusts, wills, and protecting your child's financial future … Does more financial confidence sound good to you? Then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jean sits down with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving, to talk about what happens when caregiving collides with career, finances, and identity, especially for younger women. Whether you’re in the thick of caregiving now or you just know it’s on the horizon, Jennifer’s insights will help you feel seen, supported, and more prepared for the road ahead. And we have an exciting sneak peek of our brand new season of the How She Does It podcast, premiering July 8th! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try our… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠Investing Club⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the fog of uncertainty clouding your vision of retirement? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Jean Chatzky sits down with Roger Whitney, a financial planner, podcast host, and founder of the Rock Retirement Club, to clear the air. Roger shares his game-changing “Four Pillars” framework for a confident retirement and explains how starting with your values — not just the number in your bank account — leads to a more fulfilling life. If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our Your Money Map episodes at protectedincome.org/your-money-map/ or tune in live every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on Facebook or LinkedIn. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try our… 4-Week Coaching Program: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. 6-Week Pre-Retirement Program: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈InvestingFixx: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women are on the verge of controlling more wealth than ever before, but are we ready to manage it, grow it, and make it last? This week, Jean sits down with Hilary Hendershott, Certified Financial Planner, founder of Hendershott Wealth Management, and host of the Love Your Money podcast. Together, Jean and Hilary dig into what it really takes to retire comfortably, and why so many women are falling behind. From understanding the psychology of overspending to getting over our fear of the stock market, this episode is packed with strategies, stories, and mindset shifts to help you make smarter money moves starting now. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts and share with the women in your life who are ready to own their financial future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re dropping a special bonus episode of HerMoney, tackling the headlines that are keeping us up at night, and unpacking what they really mean for your financial future. As tensions rise in the Middle East, the U.S. has officially entered the war with military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Markets are up (for now), oil prices are jittery, and inflation remains a wild card. To help us break it all down, Jean is joined by Ben Wheeler, international relations analyst and co-host of the Unclassified podcast. Together, they explore how geopolitical conflict impacts everything from your 401(k) to the gas pump. So, should you be looking at defense stocks? Is now the time to hold more cash or invest in energy? Could a gold or oil play be smart right now, and what about crypto? If you’re wondering how to shore up your financial house in uncertain times, this is the conversation you need to hear. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts and share with the women in your life who are ready to own their financial future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re bringing back your favorite co-host, Kathryn Tuggle(!), and diving into a Mailbag filled with your most pressing (and most personal) money questions we’ve heard in a while. Jean and Kathryn tackle the complex crossroads of navigating identity theft and divorce, when to take Social Security (and when not to), and whether putting all your retirement savings into an annuity is ever the right move, and more! Plus: Jean shares her must-dos if you think your identity has been compromised, including the single most important move to protect your credit right now. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asking for a raise can feel terrifying, especially in uncertain times. But if you've taken on more, grown in your role (or simply know you're underpaid), it’s time to start the conversation. And it doesn’t have to feel awkward, aggressive, or like you’re “tooting your own horn.” In this episode, Jean sits down with pricing and negotiation expert Casey Brown. Casey shares her no-fluff formula for getting paid fairly. It’s all about identifying the value you bring, learning how to speak about it with confidence, and navigating the ask in a way that feels authentic (and even joyful)! … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at ⁠mailbag@hermoney.com⁠. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news you can use, subscribe to our newsletter at⁠ ⁠⁠Hermoney.com/subscribe⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how to get a new product off the ground, especially as a woman pitching in a male-dominated venture capital world? On this episode, Jean sits down with Bree McKeen, founder of lingerie brand Evelyn & Bobbie, to talk about what it really takes to launch a company, protect your ideas, and raise capital. Before Bree created a bra that’s now disrupting a $13 billion industry, she was sitting on the other side of the table, as a VC herself. Listen in for insights on intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and how to stand your ground in a system that still doesn’t take female founders seriously enough. SUBHEAD: … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at ⁠mailbag@hermoney.com⁠. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news you can use, subscribe to our newsletter at⁠ ⁠⁠Hermoney.com/subscribe⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Gatti Tassin had the job, the paycheck, and the potential. But two weeks after every payday, she was broke again. And that’s when she realized: something had to change. What started as a personal audit of her spending (her beauty budget was 10% of her income!) turned into Money with Katie, a financial education platform that’s now helping millions of women take control of their money and retire on their own terms. We’re talking with Katie to talk about her new book, Rich Girl Nation: Taking Control of Our Financial Futures, and her mission to help women, especially Gen Z and young Millennials, rethink the traditional rules of work, wealth, and independence. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 ⁠FinanceFixx⁠ – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 ⁠InvestingFixx⁠ – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating how to prepare for retirement as single women. First up is Liz, who’s about a year out from retiring. She’s done a lot of smart planning, but wants to double-check her next moves. We’re talking about annuities, TIPS ladders, Roth conversions, and how to create steady, reliable income in retirement. Then we hear from Bernadette, who is in her 50s and starting to look into long-term care options, but is having some major sticker shock. So if you're single, planning ahead, and want to protect your future without sacrificing flexibility, this one’s for you. 💡 Topics Covered: Long-term care planning for single women Preparing for retirement in the next few years The psychological comfort of a “retirement paycheck” … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices