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If you listened to this week's episode with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, you know just how smart she can be about saving and investing, for her goals and for her family's long-term goals.
You probably also won't be all that surprised to learn that a few years ago, she achieved something many of us can only dream of. She woke up one morning and she found that she had the elusive perfect credit score of 850. Listen in to hear how she did it.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:00 Living below your means
09:00 Balancing college plans and retirement
14:00 The 21-day financial fast
Takeaways:
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Getting older is pretty incredible. And that’s not just our opinion — lately, on the HerMoney podcast, we’ve been talking to some amazing women who have shown us that getting old is actually a life-affirming experience.
We recently chatted with Tamsen Fadal on reinventing your career in your 50s. There was also Gwen Bounds, who took up Spartan Racing at age 47, and Bonnie Hammer who started a family in her 40’s. These women have shown us that there’s no timeline for accomplishing all of your dreams.
Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, joins us to share some of the goals we should be meeting — or striving to meet — in every decade of our lives.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Jean’s Reflections on Turning 60
06:00 Financial Milestones for Your 30s
09:00 Financial Milestones for Your 40s
11:00 Financial Milestones for Your 50s
17:00 Financial Milestones for Your 60s and Beyond
32:00 Mailbag Question 1: What are the pros and cons of taking out a reverse mortgage?
38:00 Mailbag Question 2: I received a large settlement as part of my divorce. How should I invest it?
TAKEAWAYS:
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Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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We are right on the eve of what is going to be a truly pivotal election. And this year, more than many others, it seems there's a unique urgency in the air. At least part of that is because each candidate has pledged to make changes to critical facets of American life — including to our personal finances.
Catherine Rampell, nationally syndicated opinion columnist at the Washington Post, joins us to dissect the issues and how the 2024 election can impact the broader financial system (and our personal economies).
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Understanding Voter Awareness and Candidate Platforms
02:59 Inflation: Candidates' Influence and Economic Policies
09:05 Price Gouging and Its Implications
12:03 Student Loan Proposals and Their Impact
14:54 Social Security: Candidates' Stances and Future Challenges
18:08 Tax Policies and Their Economic Implications
21:01 Stock Market Trends and Candidate Influence
TAKEAWAYS:
Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount.
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The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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Every week on the HerMoney podcast, we talk about how to get control of your money, and in most cases, that means getting in control of your spending and knowing exactly where your money is going. Having this knowledge is so important because the truth is that many of us may be sabotaging ourselves financially.
Sarah Newcomb, applied behavioral scientist at Edward Jones, and the author of Loaded: Money, Psychology, and How to Get Ahead without Leaving Your Values Behind, joins us to talk about why we financially self-sabotage and how to stop.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
06:00 What is Financial Self Sabotage
17:00 Setting Long-Term Financial Goals
28:00 Impulse Spending and Emotional Triggers
38:00 Mailbag Question 1: Should I stretch my budget to purchase my dream home?
43:00 Mailbag Question 2: I’m in a lot of credit card debt, will credit card companies negotiate it with me?
TAKEAWAYS:
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Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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If you listened to our episode with Sabrina Corlette, founder of the Center for Health Insurance Reforms, you are already armed with the information that you need to make a decision about which healthcare plan you want to choose when open enrollment rolls around.But no matter which one you choose, it's also inevitable that at some point you are very likely to receive a medical bill that you didn't expect.
That's where negotiation comes in. Our guest today, Braden Pan, founder and CEO of Resolve, a company that negotiates your medical bills on your behalf. He's joining us to talk about how you can do this yourself, how to negotiate your medical bills down, when to settle and pay up, and when to get your insurance company to step in and cover more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
10:00 Tips For Negotiating Medical Bills
16:00 How To Be Your Own Advocate
25:00 What To Do If You Can’t Pay the Bill
Takeaways:
- Before negotiating, gather as much information as possible about your medical bills.
- Persistence is crucial when negotiating medical bills.
- Make allies, not enemies. It may take multiple attempts to reach an agreement.
- Many hospitals offer financial aid programs and will be flexible with you.
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Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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It’s that time of the year again: yes, it’s spooky season, but it’s also time for open enrollment. This year, it’s absolutely essential that we do a thorough review of all our health insurance options, and make sure we’re choosing the best plan for us — without paying a penny more than necessary.
Sabrina Corlette, research professor, founder, and co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University shares the mistakes she wants you to avoid when choosing a healthcare plan this year.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:00 What’s New For 2025 Open Enrollment
10:00 Evaluating Plan Options
22:00 Shopping Around For Healthcare
24:00 HSAs vs FSAs
29:00 Mailbag Question 1: Can I open an HSA outside of my employer?
33:00 Mailbag Question 2: I’m coming up against hefty healthcare costs, how do I pay for them without draining my emergency fund?
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Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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Today we are bringing you a mailbag with listener Amy. She’s in her early 40s and she is wondering if she should hit the brakes when it comes to saving for retirement because of the other things on her plate. She's working on paying down credit card debt and she wants to be able to afford to move into a nicer home.
So, what's the order of operations here? We’ll dive into some timely advice for her.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Financial Priorities
02:57 Understanding Current Financial Situation
06:00 Exploring Debt Management Strategies
09:07 Retirement Contributions and Future Planning
12:12 Real Estate Considerations and Options
Have a personal finance question for us or want to jump on a call with Jean so you can get all of your follow-up questions answered? Write in at [email protected].
Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount.
Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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Every year during hurricane season, we see that many of you have questions about how to lower the cost of homeowner’s insurance. And we get it — it’s so difficult to know exactly which policies are right for your specific property.
Ben Keys, the Rowan Family Foundation Professor of Real Estate and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, shares how to know how much coverage we really need, and walks us through the steps to take to get a better deal on our policies.
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating Homeowners Insurance in a Changing Climate
05:58 Understanding the Rising Costs of Homeowners Insurance
11:52 Assessing Your Insurance Needs and Coverage
17:59 What to Do When Your Insurer Drops You
24:00 Practical Tips for Lowering Your Insurance Premiums
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Ben Keys NY Times Op-Ed: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/opinion/climate-change-homeowners-insurance-housing-market.html
Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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We know that aging is a privilege, but there is still so much negativity wrapped up with aging — particularly for women who are still thriving in their careers. There’s perhaps no greater blow than to be made to feel we’re “past our prime” just when we finally hit a point in life where we have more clarity and more to offer the world than ever.
Tamsen Fadal, "The Midlife Mentor" on Instagram, joins us to talk about what she’s letting go of now that she’s in her 50s, and the misconceptions we all need to push back on about midlife.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:00 Changing Careers After 50
09:00 Menopause Support At Work
14:00 Debunking Myths About Productivity in Midlife
22:00 Tamen Fadal’s Fashion and Personal Style
25:00 Mailbag: I’m a recent widow, should I sell my historic home to free up cash for traveling?
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Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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Today we're bringing you an extra special mailbag with friend of the show and Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar, Christine Benz. If you listened to our “New Rules for Retirement” episode, then you know all about Christine and why she thinks women need a new playbook for retirement.
We are going to tackle a few of the follow-up questions that came from our viewers on YouTube, go check out our channel if you haven’t already!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Mailbag Question 1: I have 425k saved and want to retire early, what am I missing?
08:00 Mailbag Question 2: I have 700k saved, how much can I safely start to withdraw without running out of money?
12:00 Mailbag Question 3: I’d like to begin converting money from my 401k to my Roth before I retire, is that possible?
17:00 Mailbag Question 4: I’m 62 and after a series of setbacks I’m basically starting over financially. How do I get started saving for retirement this late in the game?
Have a personal finance question for us or want to jump on a call with Jean so you can get all of your follow-up questions answered? Write in at [email protected].
Join our free budgeting webinar on October 15th at 7 PM ET! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GXkmVlwFRVGfi39jim9xZQ#/registration
Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount.
Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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Admit it: You’re overworked. We spend more time working in America than any other developed country. And maybe you think we’re working extra hours because we’re doing work that feels necessary and engaging and fulfilling — but no. We just don’t care about our jobs as much as we used to.
So, is there a way to ensure we’re doing productive work that we actually enjoy? Brigid Schulte, author of Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life, spent 10 years researching our discontent with work. She eventually found countries, companies, and people who are all doing it better. Here’s what they're doing right, and how to change your situation, ASAP.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Work Culture Overview
05:00 The Shift in Work Expectations
10:00 The History of Work in the US
17:00 Iceland’s Short Work Hour Movement
24:00 Practical Tips to Reduce Overwork in Your Own Life
35:00 Mailbag Question 1: How to manage stock received as part of a divorce
38:00 Mailbag Question 2: Should I pay down debt or max out my retirement savings?
Join our free budgeting webinar on October 15th at 7 PM ET! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GXkmVlwFRVGfi39jim9xZQ#/registration
Learn more about our Finance Fixx program here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount.
Thank you to Gainbridge® for supporting the HerMoney podcast. Gainbridge® created ParityFlex™, a multi-year guaranteed annuity, to offer women security and flexibility at a time when they need it the most—retirement. Learn more about ParityFlex™ here.
The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney.
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