HerMoney with Jean Chatzky Ep 479: Katie Gatti Tassin is Retiring Early: Here’s How She’s Doing It, And You Can Too
Jun 11, 2025
Katie Gatti Tassin, founder of Money with Katie and author of Rich Girl Nation, shares her inspiring journey from rags to financial riches. She discusses how she turned a personal spending audit into a widespread financial education platform for women, particularly Gen Z and Millennials. The conversation dives into breaking free from financial stereotypes, redefining work and independence, and navigating the complexities of marriage and money. Tassin emphasizes the importance of proactive financial strategies and reshaping societal norms around wealth.
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Feeling Trapped Despite Good Pay
- Katie Gatti Tassin once felt trapped in a well-paying job yet broke two weeks after payday.
- This spurred her personal finance journey to escape the endless treadmill of unfulfilling work.
New Generation Rethinks Retirement
- Gen Z and young millennials reject traditional retirement, seeking more personal freedom.
- The old social contract of steady employers and pensions no longer applies for them.
Detox Your Beauty Budget
- Audit beauty spending by listing all expenses and ranking them by importance to cut excessive costs.
- Replace costly treatments with at-home options to save money and reclaim time.
