Friends Who Talk About Money

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Better Late Than Never | A mother-daughter duo finally start talking money Sep 14, 2020

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Cultural and generational differences play a big role in the financial relationship between parents and their adult children. In traditional African culture, parents and children simply don’t discuss finances, and for Ornella and her mother, Didi, that was certainly the case. That is, until Ornella followed in Didi’s footsteps and opened up a restaurant that serves traditional African food. Then everything changed, and they’re never going back. After, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute, Dr. Brad Klontz, discusses the study of financial psychology and the role “money scripts” and shame play in our lives.

BFFs (Best Financial Friends) | Childhood friends discuss their definitions of financial freedom and how they plan to achieve it Aug 31, 2020

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What does financial freedom mean to you? Childhood friends Armie and Carl discuss their ever-changing definitions of the phrase, and how their early experiences with money, unique career paths, and decades of friendship have influenced it over time. Then, Dominique Broadway, millennial personal finance expert and Founder of Finances Demystified, shares her thoughts on the power of changing one's mindset through daily money affirmations.

Bonus Episode: Risk & Reward | Co-founders talk about the financial and emotional aspects of risk-taking Aug 24, 2020

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On this special episode, Claire swaps seats from host to guest, and chats with her Ladies Get Paid co-founder and the yin to her yang, Ashley Louise. They explore their different financial upbringings, attitudes about risk and money, and how those differences have helped them build their business and adjust to the changes brought upon by the pandemic.

Sandwiched! | A couple discusses the financial balance of caring for both their toddler and aging parents Aug 17, 2020

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Are you in the sandwich generation? Start by asking yourself these five questions: https://www.johnhancock.com/financial-advice/ideas-insights/are-you-in-the-sandwich-generation.html?cid=XvmzUt68HxYVpAarSt

What’s Mine is…Ours | A young couple talks about their individual money mindsets and their shared future Aug 03, 2020

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Martha and Dave have been dating for a couple years, but it wasn’t until a sudden shift in living situations (hi, Coronavirus) that they started to talk seriously about what’s next. Recent conversations have exposed their very different financial backgrounds, mindsets and values. Listen in as Martha and Dave talk money, marriage and more. Then, hear what Connor Spiro, Certified Financial Planner at John Hancock, says about the importance of talking money before saying “I do.”

Your Turn to Win the Bread | A husband and wife talk about what happens when breadwinners trade places Jul 20, 2020

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Going from two steady household incomes to one is difficult and, let’s face it, costly. Throw in two small children and a pandemic, and it’s even more complicated. But that’s just what Holly and Jamie did when they decided Jamie would become a stay-at-home dad. Listen to see how they navigate financial stability, emotional fulfillment and adjusting goals in this time of great change. Then, guest expert Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Founder of Mind Money Balance, shares the most common financial pitfall for couples and practical ways to have a healthy money relationship.

Out of Office | Two best friends talk about their road to retirement and the sweet life once they get there Jul 07, 2020

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Julie and Tammy have been best friends ever since meeting on a moonlit bike ride. They’ve stood by each other through marriage, divorce, career changes, personal loss, and now…retirement. Hear how their financial mindsets have shifted over the years and the impact “the ‘Rona” has on their retirement plans and perspectives. Also, get advice from Patrick Murphy, CEO of John Hancock Retirement, on the role flexibility plays in planning for retirement.

One Big Happy Family Plan | A family of four talks about how to divide (and conquer) family finances Jul 06, 2020

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Bob, Gari, and their two grown children, Leslie and Jack, discuss the highs and lows of family finances. What can kids learn about finances from their parents and vice versa? How does our upbringing affect our financial literacy and values? And are you ever too old to be on your parents’ cell phone plan? Plus, Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, weighs in on the fragile nature of family financial dynamics and the importance of communication.

Just Between Us | Two friends talk about building each other up through work, life and money Jul 06, 2020

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Carena and Dorothy have known each other since law school, and even though their careers have taken different twists and turns, they’ve remained close friends and confidants. From their early days of having “meetings in the middle” in their shared office, no money topic is off the table. See how their frequent and candid financial conversations have influenced their careers, relationships and lives. And, hear from guest expert Caryanne Keenan, professional development coach and Founder of LifeWorkSource, on the value of mutual mentorships and learning from each other’s different financial attitudes.

Introducing Friends Who Talk About Money Jun 18, 2020

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It’s time we stopped stressing about the financial elephant in the room, and started addressing it. Introducing, Friends Who Talk About Money.