

The Money-Confidence Link for Job Seekers
5 snips Feb 5, 2025
Jean Chatzky, founder of HerMoney.com and former financial editor for NBC's Today, shares her journey from journalism to personal finance. She emphasizes how financial control fuels confidence and resilience in career decisions. Listeners discover practical tips on saving, spending, and managing debt, crucial for job seekers. Jean also discusses the importance of setting financial goals and maintaining wellness during career transitions, providing actionable advice to achieve financial comfort and stability.
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Jean Chatzky's Career Journey
- Jean Chatzky's career began in journalism, covering business at Working Woman magazine.
- After various roles, including a stint on Wall Street and at Forbes, she landed at the Today Show as a financial editor.
New Financial Products
- Financial products like 401ks, IRAs, and credit scores are relatively new.
- Many people entering the workforce in the past two decades have needed to learn about managing these products.
Switching Careers and Finances
- Job seekers don't need significant savings to consider a career switch.
- A higher-paying job increases future saving potential.