

Financial Empowerment with Kerry Hannon: A Guide for Career and Retirement Planning
Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: https://maxifiplanner.com/. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff.
Professor Kotlikoff engages with the esteemed Kerry Hannon, a prominent voice in personal finance and career development. Kerry's authority emanates from her vast experience as a financial journalist, author, and commentator, having contributed to influential platforms like Yahoo Finance, The New York Times, Forbes, PBS, and ABC. She grew up in an environment steeped in business acumen and nurtured a passion for writing that propelled her through dynamic positions at Forbes magazine, Money magazine, US News and World Report, and USA Today. With a background that interweaves journalism with keen insights on workplace trends, Kerry provides invaluable perspectives to those navigating financial and career challenges in an ever-changing economy.
Topics Discussed:
- Crafting Personal Financial Security
- Combatting Ageism in the Workplace
- Gender Disparity and Workplace Diversity
- Adapting to Modern Workplace Dynamics
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Grew up in management consulting, never joined.
- 09:32 Networking led to writing and business success.
- 14:40 Discovering inner brain, economics researcher with Harvard.
- 21:04 Getting a raise requires seeking outside offers
- 24:22 Terry Savage became a broker despite obstacles.
- 31:13 Women often take non-promotable assignments due to societal expectations.
- 34:05 Remote work opens global job opportunities, fights ageism.
- 42:54 Wall Street encourages early Social Security to profit.
- 47:22 Maxify.com software plans retirement and Social Security.
- 53:27 Older workers in demand due to shortages.
- 57:30 Overcoming ageism in academia through prolific publishing.
Listeners of this episode will gain insight into creating a sustainable and rewarding career path while navigating the complexities of personal finance. Kerry Hannon's expertise offers a blueprint for resilience, self-worth, and adaptability in an evolving market, making this episode an essential listen for anyone looking to flourish professionally and financially.
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Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
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