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I’m 64 and I’ve barely saved for retirement. What should I do? Oct 18, 2021

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This week we meet Louise, a 64-year-old marketing manager from New Jersey who was laid off during the pandemic. Although she is nearing retirement age, Louise is worried that she hasn’t saved enough money for the years ahead. . To help Louise prepare for that future, Stefanie talks to Jill Schlesinger, a Certified Financial Planner and CBS News Business Analyst.

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I can’t afford to keep lending money to my family. How do I set boundaries? Oct 11, 2021

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This week we meet Grace, a 46-year-old single mother from Northern Arizona who is struggling to set boundaries with her siblings who continue to borrow money from her without paying it back. To help Grace find a way to hold onto her money--without jeopardizing her relationships with her family--Stefanie interviews Marsha Barnes, founder of The Finance Bar, a company dedicated to helping people achieve financial wellness.

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Is now a good time to buy a new home? Oct 04, 2021

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Is it possible to take on major financial responsibilities such as buying a new home while you’re still paying down debt? Is now even a good time to buy a home? This week’s guest, a 39-year-old aspiring homeowner living in Iowa City, Iowa, is struggling with whether t homeownership is right for her because of these questions and more. For advice, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodrgiuez turns to author Mindy Jensen, who is also the host of The Bigger Pockets money podcast and a licensed real estate agent.

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What’s the best way to get out of debt? Sep 27, 2021

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This week we are going to hear from three past expert guests who know what it’s like to deal with thousands of dollars of debt. Learn how they tackled their own student loans, credit cards, and car loans and how you can do the same.

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What should I do first: invest or pay off my student loans? Sep 20, 2021

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How do you pay off expenses from your past while also making smart investments for your future? This week’s guest, a 26-year-old living in New York City, is struggling with this dilemma right now. To help her, and others like her, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodrgiuez interviews viral TikTok money coach Delyanne Barros about how to strike the right balance between your financial obligations and your goals for the future, as well as easy strategies for growing your money (no matter how much you have).

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I still have $51,000 in student loan debt. How can I save for my kids’ college education? Sep 13, 2021

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How do you save for your children’s future when you’re overwhelmed with debt? This week’s guest, a 40-year-old mom of two children who lives in Columbus, Ohio, is struggling with the pressures of paying off her husband’s significant college loans--and what that debt means for her children’s future. For advice, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodrgiuez turns to Ron Lieber, “Your Money” columnist for the New York Times and author of The Price You Pay For College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Decision Your Family Will Ever Make.

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Encore: I tried to negotiate my salary, and the company rescinded my offer. Sep 06, 2021

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Caroline, a 26-year-old tech worker who was schooled on the importance of salary negotiation in college, shares how her own salary negotiation backfired--despite, by all accounts, doing everything right. To help Caroline and other women in the workforce, Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid, an online network that champions the professional and financial development of women, reveals practical strategies you should keep in mind when approaching any salary negotiation, and how to protect your self-worth, no matter your salary.

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How can I pay off debt--without sacrificing my social life? Aug 30, 2021

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How do you indulge in time out with friends while also paying off debt and saving for emergencies? That’s the conundrum this week’s guest, a 28-year-old Mississippi native living in New York City, is trying to solve. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez interviews YouTube star, Aja Dang, about her experience of paying off $200,000 of debt in just two years--without sacrificing her monthly budget for facials.

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Encore: The New Rules of Retirement Aug 23, 2021

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You know you need to save for retirement, but how do you get started when you’re still paying off student loan debt? or perhaps you don’t even have access to an employer 401k account because you’re trying to launch a business - like today’s featured listener. To get you on the right track no matter what your saving situation is, and break down how saving for retirement has changed since your parents and even grandparents were planning their retirement, Stefanie talks to investing expert Amanda Holden and Real Simple features editor Brandi Broxson about The New Rules of Retirement.

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How to talk about money with your partner (without arguing) Aug 16, 2021

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This week you’ll hear real talk from three previous guests who are experts on what it takes to successfully manage money in a relationship. Tune in to hear pro tips on setting money boundaries with your partner, navigating major income differences in a relationship, asking your partner for a prenup, and more--nothing is too taboo.

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