HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Since the start of the pandemic, a record number of people have undergone a “great money reset” — they’ve quit their jobs, changed careers, retired early, or started new businesses. So, how do we make these changes happen financially? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us to break down how you can do your own great money reset by analyzing your money, curbing your spending, and throwing financial assumptions out the window. In Mailbag, we answer questions about estate planning and working as an independent contractor. In Thrive, the secret money habits of super savers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all assume that our money is safe in our bank accounts, but what happens when it’s not? Peter Polson, CEO of budgeting spreadsheet company Tiller Money — which had almost all of its funds stored at Silicon Valley Bank — joins us to talk about his experience navigating the recent crisis. Plus, he shares the top lessons individuals should take from the bank’s failure, including ways we can all better protect ourselves from financial instability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about what you might regret at the end of your life? What if there was a way to know what those regrets are right now? Hospice doctor Jordan Grumet has heard firsthand from his patients about what they wish they’d done differently, and he’s published those insights in his book, “Taking Stock.” Jordan joins us to talk about how we can all achieve a fulfilling and regret-free life, and how we can use money as a tool to help us get there. In Mailbag, we answer questions about organizing financial documents and finding a financial advisor. In Thrive, free tax tips for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pets are a part of our families — but they can also be expensive. That’s why we’re here to answer all your questions about budgeting for your furry friends, and we’ve got a pet expert on board to help us. Rob Jackson is the founder and “Chief Pet Protector” at Healthy Paws, a pet insurance plan, and he’s also the creator of the Healthy Paws Foundation. Rob and Jean tackle questions about how to determine a pet’s temperament before you adopt, whether you should set aside savings in advance for unexpected treatments, how pet insurance works for older animals, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re tackling personal finance for Gen Z, a generation that’s new to the working world and getting ready to shake up the economy. Gen Z financial adovocate Taylor Price joins us to break down the biggest money challenges facing her generation (hello, crypto and FOMO), and she also shares her tips for gaining financial knowledge and independence. In Mailbag, we answer questions about investing in crypto and the best way to pay for a car. In Thrive, how to invest in your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, money conversations aren’t always easy — but they are always important. On this week’s episode we’re talking about all things friendship and money — which are two very complicated topics that get even more complicated when we throw them together. Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, co-hosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast, break down how we can talk money with our BFFs, and why we should be doing more of it. In mailbag, we cover backdoor Roths and RMDs, and in Thrive, how to sell your stuff for cash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re officially in the middle of tax season, and this year's filing deadline of Tuesday, April 18th will be here before we know it. Tax expert and CPA Robbin Caruso of Prager Metis International joins us to discuss the biggest changes to the tax code over the past year, the most common mistakes she sees people make on their returns, and strategies to make your tax prep as successful and stress-free as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by an expert in hard work and endurance — Paralympian Oksana Masters, who has competed (and won) against the best of the best in rowing, cross-country skiing, cycling, and the biathlon. The 17-time Paralympic medalist shares her journey to becoming one of the world’s leading athletes, the obstacles she’s encountered along the way, and her advice for how all of us can build resilience in our own careers. In Mailbag, we read a note from an audiologist on the importance of hearing health and answer a question about solo 401(k)s. In Thrive, everything you need to know as a first-time homebuyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phrase “limited time only” lights up our brains and causes us to spend money when we otherwise wouldn’t. That’s because we can’t stand to lose out on a good deal — even when it risks our budgets. Marketing and psychology expert Dr. Mindy Weinstein breaks down the science behind our impulse purchases and the marketing tactics that businesses use to open our wallets. Listen to learn how to resist buying into the latest trends — and how to use marketing to your own advantage. In Mailbag, we answer questions about long-term care and part-time work. In Thrive, how to stop paying the pink tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we’re bringing you a special episode about money and relationships. Specifically, we’re tackling how and why couples argue about money. Couples therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw stops by to give us her insight on how couples can talk through conflicts and achieve their financial milestones together. In Mailbag, we answer questions about separate versus joint financial accounts in a relationship, and how couples can get on the same page about retirement. In Thrive, the best budgeting tips for your 30s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices