HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

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Ep 216: Everything Women Need To Know About Social Security Jun 03, 2020

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Everything women need to know about social security, both today and in retirement, with Marcia Mantell, author of “What’s The Deal With Social Security For Women.” We discuss the best claiming strategies for women (including when to file), the rumor that social security may not be there for us when we need it, and why women are different when it comes to social security. In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn tackle where to invest additional funds in retirement, how to help victims of domestic abuse get back on their feet financially, and how to avoid falling into the lifestyle inflation trap. In Thrive, how to get out of the negative feedback loop that may be preventing you from pursuing your bigger financial goals.

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Ep 215: How To Rock Your LinkedIn Profile: The Ultimate Guide For Getting Hired May 27, 2020

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How do we spruce up our LinkedIn profiles in order to stand out from the herd? Allison Nunes, workshop ambassador for LinkedIn’s “Rock Your Profile” program shares all her secrets. We cover job alerts, networking, applying for jobs, perfecting your profile, getting recommendations, and so much more. In Mailbag, we talk about online savings accounts, women bonding together in retirement (Golden Girls style), and buying a historic home.

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Ep 214: Move Over, Bro Culture: How Women Are Taking The Tech World May 20, 2020

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Women in tech. It’s a broad topic, and Hilary Gosher, Managing Director at Insight Partners, is here to help us distill it all. She discusses the importance of women in tech, and the barriers to increasing our presence in this male-dominated world. She shares how we can get more women interested in pursuing tech careers — it’s not just semiconductors anymore. The pair also discuss startup culture, female mentorship, and co-working spaces like Luminary and The Wing. In Mailbag, what to do with a 401(k) from a previous job, updating a will before you get married, and entrepreneurship vs. full time jobs.

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Ep 213: CEO of Barstool Sports, Erika Nardini, On Startups, Success And Life In The C-Suite May 13, 2020

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Barstool sports now boasts 66 million monthly users and annual revenue of $100 million. Erika Nardini is the woman who took them to the top. She discusses her work ethic and drive, her journey to the helm of Barstool, and what it's like to work alongside its founder, Dave Portnoy. She dives into the allegations that she’s a “token” female CEO, and what goes into the “secret sauce” that makes their podcasts so popular. She also talks about her time in competitive sports. In Mailbag, questions on co-signing loans, best budgeting apps, and retirement asset allocation.

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Ep 212: Kendra Scott On Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, And Giving Back May 06, 2020

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Kendra Scott’s classic jewelry designs sparkle, but not as much as her incredible philanthropic and educational efforts. She shares how she built her billion dollar business, her best advice to fellow entrepreneurs, hard truths about her first entrepreneurial failure, and how retail can continue to thrive. In Mailbag, planning for a baby after a job loss, asking an employer for work-from-home flexibility, and starting a business vs. building an emergency fund. Also, free credit reports and how to get yours.

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Ep 211: Small Businesses And Coronavirus: How To Support Entrepreneurs, And How They Can Thrive Apr 29, 2020

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How can we help the small businesses in our lives succeed? How can entrepreneurs weather this storm? Scott Omelianuk, Editor-In-Chief of Inc. Magazine, weighs in and says we all need to remember that we are shaping the world we want to live in with our wallets. He discusses the funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how to apply. In Mailbag, questions from small business owners, a woman in the middle of home renovations, and a couple looking to buy a more affordable home.

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Ep 210: The Power Of Stepping Away: What It Really Means To Disconnect Apr 22, 2020

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What does it truly mean to truly disconnect? Celeste Headlee, author of: “Do Nothing: How To Break Away From Overworking, Overdoing, And Under-living,” tells us how we can all stop sabotaging our well-being and start living instead of doing. In order to fully decompress, we have to distance ourselves from technology, and examine whether we might be suffering from the “busy-ness” delusion — we are not as busy as we think we are. Celeste breaks down the tactical changes needed to bring us closer to our big life goals. In Mailbag, saving for college, filing for bankruptcy, and the best budgeting tools on the market.

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Bonus Mailbag #20: Surviving And Thriving During Coronavirus Apr 18, 2020

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Your questions on filing for unemployment, pulling money out of a 401(k), and home refinancing. Also, converting your portfolio to cash, and a debate on putting money into an emergency fund vs. paying down credit card debt.

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Ep 209: Daily Rituals, Self Care And Healing: A How-To Apr 15, 2020

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Tara Schuster, VP of Talent and Development at Comedy Central, and author of “Buy Yourself The F*cking Lilies And Other Rituals To Fix Your Life From Someone Who Has Been There,” talks about how small daily indulgences are a form of self-care that can make our lives better. and how gratitude lists can change our entire perspective on thankfulness. Tara breaks down how she learned to “re-parent” herself, and how gratitude changed her life. She also discusses how to elevate others, and be the kind of supportive friend we all wish we had. In Mailbag, home buying during the time of Coronavirus, funding a child’s college education with money from an IRA, stimulus check questions.

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Ep 208: The Genius Of Women, With Janice Kaplan Apr 08, 2020

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Why do 90% of people think geniuses are always men? Bestselling author and journalist Janice Kaplan discusses her book, “The Genius Of Women,” which details how generations of women have broken down seemingly unshakeable barriers, and the powerful forces that have rigged the system against us for centuries. We talk about the traits that many female geniuses share, how to tune out the “negative radio” that may be playing in our heads, and how we can each find our own area of genius. In Mailbag, online savings accounts, 529 plans, and striking a balance between keeping money liquid and keeping money invested.

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