HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Latest Episodes:

Ep 295: Buying Your First Investment Property Dec 01, 2021

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This week we’re talking about buying property — specifically, buying your first investment property. We dive into how and where to find your first property, what to look for, what you should know as you search, how much you can expect to spend, and what you need to know about a mortgage. Liz Faircloth, co-founder of the Real Estate InvestHER community explains all (including pitfalls and compromises!) In Mailbag, we discuss financial gifts for a grandchild, and where to put additional savings. In Thrive, how to build confidence. Take our annual listener survey and win a $100 gift card!

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Ep 294: How To Get Organized For 2022 Nov 24, 2021

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What would it take for you to finally feel organized, and embody your “most productive self”? Julie Morgenstern, one of the world’s leading experts on organization, productivity and time management discusses home organization, scheduling, new routines, and how to get to a better place with our to-do list in 2022. In Mailbag, we hear from a listener who just got a raise, we advise a listener in NYC on where to put her money, and we do a retirement readiness check for a listener in Hawaii. In Thrive, your 2021 holiday budget.

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Ep 293: Inequality, Climate Change + The Jobs Of Tomorrow Nov 17, 2021

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The 21st century is going to be the most disruptive period humanity has ever lived through. By 2030, it’s estimated that 30% of all jobs will be impacted by automation, and in the decades to come, we’re going to see vast changes in the economy and in how we work. Brett King, author of “The Rise of Technosocialism" joins us to discuss. In Mailbag, we advise listeners on moving states + selling company stock. In Thrive, the 5 strategies you need for making a tough financial decision.

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Ep 292: Healing From Racial Trauma In The Workplace Nov 10, 2021

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Women of color have long been denied equity in the workplace. Black women face racial trauma that ranges from blatant racism to microaggressions, to being overlooked for the best assignments or projects. Minda Harts, founder and CEO of The Memo, and author of “Right Within” joins us for an important discussion on how we can heal from racial trauma in the workplace. She shares a 5-step plan for addressing trauma, and what it means to be a good manager and ally. In Mailbag, how to pay for your financial planner, and buying a home if you have limited assets in retirement. In Thrive, managing your finances post-divorce.

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Ep 291: Caregivers Are Overwhelmed. Here’s How To Start Healing Nov 03, 2021

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Many caregivers are feeling more overwhelmed than ever as we head into year 2 of the pandemic. 79% of caregivers said that the decision to give their time and energies in such a way has set them back on a variety of fronts, including financial goals, social life, mental health and career. In this week’s episode, we’ve got solutions. Meredith Stoddard, Vice President of Life Events Planning at Fidelity Investments breaks down some of the most challenging things that women are facing, and discusses how we can take steps to lessen our burdens. In Mailbag, we talk making your nieces your beneficiaries, getting a "deed upon death," and benchmark retirement milestones. In Thrive, the new rules of allowances for kids.

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Ep 290: Building Your Business During Tough Times Oct 27, 2021

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Yes, women lost more jobs than men during the pandemic, but we were also more than twice as likely to start a business than men. If you're looking to prioritize your entrepreneurial vision and find success, this episode is for you. We sit down with Amy Errett, CEO and founder of Madison Reed who who led her team through 130% growth and a 12 times increase in customer demand during the pandemic, without one single layoff. In Mailbag, we tackle a questions on asking parents for money, and what it means to be on track for retirement and family goals. In Thrive, how to lower your stress level.

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Bonus Mailbag #32: Financial Advisor 101 Oct 25, 2021

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We answer all your questions about how to find an advisor, minimums required to work with an advisor, how often you should meet with your advisor, how to "break up" with an advisor, and so much more. We do it all with the help of Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp. If you have questions for us for an upcoming episode, write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com!

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Ep 289: Student Loan Strategies Oct 20, 2021

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We take a deep dive into student loans, the FAFSA, and the best borrowing strategies. We all have a unique financial situation, and where our kids decide to go to school, and what they decide to study has everything to do with the price tag of their education and their ability to pay down their debt. Thankfully, there are options for everyone, and Christine Roberts, Head of Student Lending at Citizens Bank, helps us break them all down. (Yes, we tackle the all-important “save, spend, or borrow” question!) In Mailbag, we dive into saving for our kids + our own retirement.

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Ep 288: Investing For Short-Term And Long-Term Goals Oct 13, 2021

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What does it mean to invest for the financial goals that we have outside of retirement, and how (and where) can we do more of it? Lorna Kapusta, Head of Women Investors at Fidelity, helps guide us through our questions about the money we'll need in 5, 10 or 15 years time. (Hint: There is a real opportunity cost to not investing.) In Mailbag, Jean advises a listener who is selling her home, and a woman who is wondering if she should have asked for a larger raise. In Thrive, the phrases you should avoid saying in a job interview, and what to say instead.

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Bonus Mailbag #31: Saving For College Oct 08, 2021

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We're taking a deep dive into all things college + education costs, answering listener questions. (Got a question for us? Email us at mailbag@hermoney.com!) We sit down with Rita Assaf, squad leader for Retirement and College Leadership at Fidelity Investments, to help us tackle all your questions. Jean and Rita discuss: Paying for college while you're in college, making up for lost time if you haven’t been able to save, how to help cover college costs for a niece and nephew, and more.

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