As we close our second and final season of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planners Isabel Barrow and Andy Smith discuss how to plan for the right retirement for you. Included in the conversation are what considerations to make when planning, like what your vision of retirement is from a life and financial standpoint, and how a planner can help you get there.

Then, Jean talks with Joanne Lipman, an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, whose latest book, Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, is about the different forms that retirement can take when we lean into self-reinvention, and the four steps to help you get there successfully.

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The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. Ms. Chatzky is neither an employee nor client of EFE and Ms. Chatzky is a paid endorser, with an incentive to endorse EFE. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.

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The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical and market information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Individual experiences are unique to each situation. Your experience may differ. You should consult with a financial advisor to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Investing strategies, such as asset allocation, diversification or rebalancing, do not ensure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses. All investments have inherent risks, including loss of principal. There are no guarantees that a portfolio employing these or any other strategy will outperform a portfolio that does not engage in such strategies. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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The SECURE 2.0 Act that passed in December 2022 has over 90 provisions to encourage more people to save for retirement. But weeding through those provisions can be daunting. In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planner Isabel Barrow go through some of those changes that may have a big impact on retirees and pre-retirees, including provisions to employer matching contributions for student loan payments, 529 plans and Roth IRAs.

Later, Jean and Isabel answer listener questions, like how much to withdraw annually from 401(k) plans in retirement, what to expect from Social Security in the future, and what options are available for health care coverage for retirees before age 65.

Ms. Chatzky receives cash compensation for acting as hosts of the Everyday Wealth radio show and podcast and for related activities and therefore has an incentive to endorse Edelman Financial Engines and its planners.  That compensation is a fixed sum paid on an annual basis; and reimbursement for certain expenses.  The amount paid each year does not vary, is not based on show content or any results-dependent factors (e.g., popularity of the show).

This show is pre-recorded, and any callers are prescreened.

The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice. You should consult a financial advisor to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax or legal advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to seek advice from your qualified tax and/or legal professionals to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

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It’s a brand new year full of predictions: predictions about geopolitical events, the economy, and what the stock market will do in 2024. But should you pay attention to any of them? In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planner Andy Smith discuss why predictions, while important for governments and business, may not be so important when it comes to individual investors. They also discuss some of the key components of a financial plan that can help create wealth over the long term.

Later, Jean is joined by Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody’s Analytics, to talk about what 2024 may have in store, including his outlook on inflation, interest rates and the possibility of a recession, and what other trends he sees for this year.

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Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax or legal advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to include your qualified tax and/or legal professionals in these discussions and decisions to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Neither Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. nor any of its advisors sell insurance products. Edelman Financial Engines affiliates may receive insurance-related compensation for the referral of insurance opportunities to third parties if individuals elect to purchase insurance through those third parties. You are encouraged to review this information with your insurance agent or broker to determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

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Happy New Year! In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, we present an encore presentation of one our most requested shows – “How to start a small business or side hustle.”

When you’re starting a small business or a side hustle, there are many important factors to consider to help make it a success. In this episode, Jean is joined by wealth planner Andy Smith as she shares her journey from side gigs to becoming a small-business owner and what she learned along the way. Later in the episode, Rich Lahijani, a director of tax advisory and planning at Edelman Financial Engines, joins the conversation to talk about tax considerations, including what you typically can and can’t write off with your new business.

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In this special edition of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, we’ve curated some of our favorite interviews with experts around the topic of transitioning into retirement.

First, Jean and wealth planners Isabel Barrow and Andy Smith talk to Dr. Riley Moynes on how to navigate what he calls the four phases of retirement. Then, Jean interviews Marcia Mantell about Social Security claiming strategies, particularly in regards to some of the unique challenges women face on this topic. And finally, Jean speaks with Gordon Hartman about how his love for his daughter helped him reimagine what it means to be retired.

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The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical and market information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You should consult with a financial advisor to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

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This special episode of Other People's Pockets was produced with support from and sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™ podcast.

Today on Other People's Pockets, you're going to hear what it's like to receive financial planning advice, and the person receiving the advice is ... me! My income, savings, and retirement goals will get scrutinized by Isabel Barrow, a director of financial planning at Edelman Financial Engines and frequent guest on the podcast Everyday Wealth, along with Jean Chatzky, financial journalist and bestselling New York Times author who is also the host of Everyday Wealth.

This information is being provided for informational and education purposes and should not be construed as advice. Individual experiences are personalized and will vary.

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It’s almost New Year’s Day, which means millions of people will make New Year’s resolutions, including financial ones. Unfortunately, data suggests that only 9% of Americans who make resolutions will complete them. In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planner Isabel Barrow discuss how to help improve your financial outlook in the new year and what steps to take to help get there, including maximizing your retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, eliminating debt and revisiting your emergency fund and cash reserves.

Later, Jean talks to Katy Milkman, a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the author of How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, about science-based tips for sticking to your resolutions and how these insights from economics and psychology can be harnessed to help change behaviors for good.

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The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You should consult with a professional and/or do your own due diligence to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax or legal advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to seek advice from qualified tax and/or legal experts regarding the best options for your particular circumstances.

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In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planners Andy Smith and Isabel Barrow answer questions from listeners. Topics include strategies for taking Required Minimum Distributions; the purpose of owning bonds in a portfolio as opposed to just equities and cash; the difference between several types of funds like Exchange-Traded Funds, institutional funds and no-fee mutual funds; and different strategies for creating a retirement income stream.

If you would like to submit a question, you can go to EverydayWealth.com, scroll down to the box that says, “ASK THE HOST,” type in your question and send it our way.

Ms. Chatzky receives cash compensation for acting as hosts of the Everyday Wealth radio show and podcast and for related activities and therefore has an incentive to endorse Edelman Financial Engines and its planners.  That compensation is a fixed sum paid on an annual basis; and reimbursement for certain expenses.  The amount paid each year does not vary, is not based on show content or any results-dependent factors (e.g., popularity of the show).

This show is pre-recorded, and any callers are prescreened.

The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You should consult with a professional and/or do your own due diligence to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax or legal advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to include your qualified tax and/or legal professionals in these discussions and decisions to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Investing strategies, such as asset allocation, diversification or rebalancing, do not ensure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses. All investments have inherent risks, including loss of principal. There are no guarantees that a portfolio employing these or any other strategy will outperform a portfolio that does not engage in such strategies. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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’Tis the season of giving and many people will be donating to charities this year, but it can be confusing to navigate who to give to and how. In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planner Andy Smith explore different giving vehicles, like donor-advised funds and qualified charitable deductions. They’ll discuss how a planner can help you develop a giving strategy that could not only lower your tax liabilities, but make a big difference for those in need.

Then, Jean speaks with Dr. Stephen Post, professor of family, population and preventive medicine and founding director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics at Stony Brook University, about why giving is so good for us. His bestselling books include The Hidden Gifts of Helping and Why Good Things Happen to Good People.

Ms. Chatzky receives cash compensation for acting as host of the Everyday Wealth podcast and for related activities and therefore has an incentive to endorse Edelman Financial Engines and its planners. That compensation is a fixed sum paid on an annual basis; and reimbursement for certain expenses. The amount paid each year does not vary, is not based on show content or any results-dependent factors (e.g., popularity of the show).

The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice. You should consult a financial advisor and tax professional to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Neither Edelman Financial Engines nor its affiliates offer tax advice. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to seek advice from qualified tax expert regarding the best options for your particular circumstances.

The views and opinions expressed by Dr. Stephen Post, are solely his own and may not reflect the views or opinions of EFE or its planners.

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The concept of never retiring is more common that we might think. A recent survey by The Wall Street Journal found that some potential retirees say that they never intend to retire – not due to financial issues, but by choice, and for a wide variety of reasons. Jean and wealth planner Isabel Barrow explore what it means to never retire in this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, and the advantages to continuing working past retirement age. These can include more time to fund retirement accounts, more time for those tax-deferred accounts to compound and potentially grow, additional potential health care benefits, and more.

Then, Jean interviews Rob Berger, founding editor of Forbes Advisor, YouTuber and author of Retire Before Mom and Dad, about his journey through retiring three times and why he still keeps going back to work.

Ms. Chatzky receives cash compensation for acting as host of the Everyday Wealth podcast and for related activities and therefore has an incentive to endorse Edelman Financial Engines and its planners. That compensation is a fixed sum paid on an annual basis; and reimbursement for certain expenses. The amount paid each year does not vary, is not based on show content or any results-dependent factors (e.g., popularity of the show).

The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You should consult with a professional and/or do your own due diligence to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Certain services are provided on an educational and guidance basis only.

The views and opinions expressed by Rob Berger are solely their own and may not reflect the views or opinions of EFE or its planners.

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Today, it seems like we’re constantly bombarded with negative news about economic or geopolitical events – all of which can cause stress, anxiety and fear. And for some people, that fear, combined with the volatility we often see around these events, may cause them to get out of the stock market. In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planners Andy Smith and Isabel Barrow talk about why that’s almost always the wrong move, and how having a long-term investment strategy can help you avoid obsessing over short-term volatility, while keeping you focused on achieving your financial goals.

Then, Jean talks with David Berube, a professor of communications at North Carolina State University, about how the media often distorts events negatively using sensationalism and why they have an incentive to do so, and how to evaluate the validity of a media source and cut through all the “noise.”

Ms. Chatzky receives cash compensation for acting as host of the Everyday Wealth podcast and for related activities and therefore has an incentive to endorse Edelman Financial Engines and its planners. That compensation is a fixed sum paid on an annual basis; and reimbursement for certain expenses. The amount paid each year does not vary, is not based on show content or any results-dependent factors (e.g., popularity of the show).

The information being provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Although some of the statistical and market information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. You should consult with a financial advisor to help determine the best options for your particular circumstances.

Investing strategies, such as asset allocation, diversification or rebalancing, do not ensure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses. All investments have inherent risks, including loss of principal. There are no guarantees that a portfolio employing these or any other strategy will outperform a portfolio that does not engage in such strategies. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The views and opinions expressed by David Berube, a Professor of Communications at North Carolina State University, are solely his own and may not reflect the views or opinions of EFE or its planners.

© 2023 Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines® is a registered trademark of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC. All advisory services provided by Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., a federally registered investment advisor. Certain services provided on an educational or guidance basis only. Results are not guaranteed. Produced November 2023.

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