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Ep 390: Is "Quiet Thriving" the new "Quiet Quitting?" With Erica Keswin Sep 27, 2023

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If you blink these days, you’ll miss the latest new trends in the working world. First, in 2021, we had “The Great Resignation.” Then, about a year later, “quiet quitting” took the working world by storm. And now, it seems, we’re living through the era of “loud quitting.” While some of these trends are funny, they’re also concerning from the perspective of a business owner or leader. Erica Keswin, author of the new book “The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company,” has advice for making work more enjoyable for employers and employees, so we can eliminate some of these toxic trends. In Mailbag, we hear from a listener who asks if they should buy their brother out of the family home and from someone who was left a substantial amount of money and is worried about overspending. In our money tip of the week, why you should ask for a raise and exactly how much you should be asking for.

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Bonus: Girl Math with Danica McKellar Sep 21, 2023

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Have you heard of “girl math”? Perhaps it’s best described in this scenario: You go to your favorite store, find a pair of pants that you absolutely love, but then a few days later when you try them on at home, you realize that they’re just not your jam… so you go back and return them. So, why, praytell, does it then feel like you’re actually MAKING money when that $50 gets returned to you?? On TikTok, this phenomenon is called “girl math,” and this week we’re breaking it all down with someone many people would call the ultimate "math girl,” if you will — Danica McKellar. You may know her best as Winnie Cooper from The Wonder Years, but she’s also an internationally recognized mathematician and author of the New York Times bestselling book for middle schoolers “Math Doesn’t Suck.” In other words, she has the singularly unique title of being the woman who helped make math fun — cool, even! — for a new generation. She helps us define the “girl math” trend and tells us what's really going on beneath the surface. And, yes, she also dishes some juicy details on her life as an actor — she has a new movie coming out soon, “Swing Into Romance,” which premieres October 7th on Great American Family, and we can’t wait to check it out.

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Ep 389: What “Fake News” Really Looks Like, with Dan Ariely Sep 20, 2023

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If you’re finding it harder these days to discern exactly what to believe when you watch or read the news, you’re not alone. It’s gotten so bad that The Associated Press has an entire section of their website dedicated to “Not Real News” where they fact-check the news of the week. So, how can we make sure our sources are reputable, and the information we’re getting is reliable? Dan Ariely, the James B. Duke Professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University has all the advice we need to combat misinformation. His new book “MISBELIEF: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things,”delves into the growing phenomena of discarded truths, alternative facts, and full-blown conspiracy theories that have driven a wedge in public discourse and our personal relationships.In Mailbag, we take questions on IRAs and 529s. In our money tip of the week, what you should do when a DM hits your inbox promising “a sure way to beat the market.”

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Ep 388: How to Overcome Perfectionist Tendencies with Elise Loehnen Sep 13, 2023

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As women, we can often feel pressure to always be “doing,” whether that’s working, going to the gym, prepping a project, or just getting ready for the next day. Many of us also have a hard time sitting still, and we may even be perfectionists about some things. (Yes, the data shows that women are more likely to be perfectionists than men.) As the former Chief Content Officer at Goop — and Gwyneth Paltrow's second hire — Elise Loehnen knows this firsthand. In her new book, “On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good” she breaks down all of the outward pressures that continue to hold women back. She shares how we can all break away from the societal notions of feeling like we have to be the “perfect” daughter, the “best” wife, or the “smartest” investor. In Mailbag, we talk about the best way to invest your required minimum distribution, and if you have the money, whether you should buy CDs or pay off a mortgage. In our money tip of the week, the differences between term and permanent life insurance and how to pick one. Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe!

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Bonus Mailbag #46: What A Possible Recession Means For Your Portfolio With Gargi Pal Chaudhuri Sep 08, 2023

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If you’ve been following the financial news headlines, you know this year there’s been nothing but mixed signals coming from our economy: We saw a tightening in the credit market after the bank failures in March, and even though our labor market still remains robust with unemployment at 3.5%, household saving rates have fallen, and credit card debt just hit a new all-time high of $1 trillion dollars. Amid all of these complexities, we’ve heard the oft-repeated threats that “a recession is coming,” but the markets have had a great 2023 so far. Naturally, you have questions about your portfolio, and thankfully, we have answers. In this special Mailbag edition of the HerMoney Podcast, we’re joined by Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Head of iShares Investment Strategy for the Americas. We discuss diversifying, investing in ETFs, and investing internationally. We also take a deep dive into all of the trends that Gargi and her team at iShares are on the lookout for in 2023- 2024. Do you have investing questions? Write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com to be featured in an upcoming episode!

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Ep 387: How Your Generation Affects Your Financial Decisions with Jean Twenge Sep 06, 2023

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Every single one of us is part of a certain generational grouping, and we may love or loathe the stereotypes that come with each. While we may agree with some of them, there are others that are insulting (or just plain wrong). No one knows this better than Dr. Jean Twenge, psychologist and author of “Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for America's Future.” Twenge hopes that by understanding the research — and generations other than our own — we’ll be better able to understand one another. In Mailbag, we dive into how much to save for a newborn's college education, and how to retire early. In our money tip of the week, all of the factors to consider if you’re thinking about picking up a side gig for extra cash.

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Ep 386: The Joy of A Secret-Free Life with Letty Cottin Pogrebin Aug 30, 2023

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Increasingly, the women’s magazines we grew up on are taking deep dives into politics, health and the gender wage gap… But how did they go from tips on how to have better sex to delivering such thought-provoking content? Ms. Magazine is to thank — and Letty Cottin Pogrebin is one of the magazine's founding editors. She joins us this week to discuss the magazine’s journey — and her own. In Mailbag, a listener asks what financial responsibility (if any) they have to their estranged parents, and in our money tip of the week, we dive into the best items to buy in bulk to save money at the grocery store. Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe!

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Ep 385: What Is “Enough”? with Manisha Thakor Aug 23, 2023

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Worrying about money is, unfortunately, a universal problem. And with today’s economic uncertainty, stubbornly high inflation and recession fears, our worries are only increasing. While it’s impossible to sidestep stress in all areas of our lives, we can take steps to help manage how we feel about our finances, and increase our financial wellness. Certified Financial Planner Manisha Thakor is the author of the new book: “Moneyzen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough,” and she wants us to consider our emotional well-being and our financial health as twin concepts in all of our day-to-day life decisions. Only then can we break free from the “cult of never enough.” She tells us how. Then, in Mailbag, we hear from a listener who is curious about how to invest the money from the sale of a home, and we hear from a woman who is wondering how to maximize a recent windfall. In our money tip of the week, are you taking too much risk with your asset allocation as you near retirement? In our money tip of the week, are you taking too much risk with your asset allocation as you near retirement?

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Ep 384: The Cost of Beauty Culture with Elise Hu Aug 16, 2023

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Plastic surgery is more popular than ever, and women are paying an incredible amount for it. The epicenter of the plastic surgery industry is undeniably South Korea — Seoul leads the world in plastic surgery rates. Elise Hu experienced this culture firsthand as the NPR bureau chief responsible for coverage of North Korea, South Korea, and Japan. In her new book: “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital,” she explores if our constant drive to look “better than ever” will ever be enough. In Mailbag, we hear from a listener who has a 401(k) plan from a previous employer and isn’t sure what to do with it next. We also hear from a listener who is 72 and wonders where they can splurge a little! In our money tip of the week, we go over how to decide when is the right time to sell a stock. Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe!

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Bonus Mailbag #45: All Of Your Student Loans Questions Answered With Tara Siegel Bernard Aug 11, 2023

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Even though President Biden’s proposal to cancel up to $20,000 of a borrower’s student loan debt was struck down by the Supreme Court, there is good news on the horizon. In this special Mailbag edition of the HerMoney Podcast, we talk through student loan forgiveness, debt repayment plans, and using the money in your 529, with New York Times Reporter Tara Siegel Bernard. We take a deep dive into all of the current student loan issues and what they mean for your wallet.

If you have your own personal finance questions (big or small), you can always write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com to be featured in an upcoming episode! Plus — FinanceFixx has another session in the works! If you're ready to take a closer look at your finances before student loan repayments resume, join us and we’ll walk you through how you can build a better plan for your future!

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