HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Do you know how much your boss earns? What about the coworker sitting right next to you? The answer is probably “no.” Hannah Williams is trying to change that. The influencer and creator of the Salary Transparent Street video series joins us to talk about the benefits of pay transparency and the ways we can incorporate it into our own lives. In Mailbag, we discuss salary negotiation and pivoting careers. In Thrive, how to pick the best pet insurance for your furry friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a question everyone’s asking: “Where should I put my money?” Because not only do we want to make sure our money will be there for us when we need it, we also want to know our money is doing good. Loretta McCarthy, Co-CEO and Managing Partner of Golden Seeds, joins us to discuss what smart investors do during an economic downturn, and how we can invest in companies that we can be proud of. In Mailbag, we talk investing apps and freezing your credit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A’Lelia Bundles, the great great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker, and brand historian for the new haircare company MADAM, joins us to discuss what it’s been like to follow in her great great grandmother's footsteps. We discuss Madam C.J.’s work and the economic impact of her legacy for Black women. We also dish on the truth behind Netflix's “Self Made” and the current state of Black women in business. In Mailbag, we advise on selling a home and buying an electric vehicle. In Thrive, how to balance different spending styles on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're tackling all your questions about how to navigate the reality of a volatile market, with Isabel Barrow, Director of Financial Planning at Edelman Financial Engines. We dive into emergency funds and college savings, how to invest when the economy is down, and how hands-off is too hands off when it comes to investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latina women suffered more than any other demographic during COVID, which is why, when we talk about a “return to normal,” we must discuss ways to build back a more inclusive economy that works for all women. First-generation American Pamela Zapata, founder and CEO of Society 18, joins us to discuss entrepreneurship, why women need to charge more for their services and expertise, and what influencer marketing really looks like for Black and Brown women. In Mailbag, we tackle questions on creating a will when you have no children, and saving for retirement after an illness and a divorce. In Thrive, gardening on a budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we find safety while also stretching ourselves? How can we take calculated risks, and be more successful when making big money decisions? This week, we learn it all — including how to perfect our poker face — from Jenny Just, one of the few self-made female billionaires in the United States. In Mailbag, we cover where to put retirement funds, and how to save for a niece or nephew. In Thrive, how to host the cheapest summer BBQ (and still have a blast). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to think in a contrarian way, as it relates to our money, our investments and entrepreneurship? Sometimes doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing is the best way to find success. Codie Sanchez, founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking talks us through her best philosophies and what it's like to have multiple income streams. In Mailbag, we discuss health insurance and saving for retirement, and in Thrive, why it's time to invest, ASAP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today men still manage nearly 98% of investment capital, and get 97% of venture capital. Yet when women are financial decision-makers, investments are more profitable, and companies make decisions that better benefit the overall economy. This is the “ XX Edge.” And we're learning about it with Ruth Shaber and Patience Ball, authors of The XX Edge: Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk. In Mailbag, we discuss real estate investing and saving late for retirement. In Thrive, how to find a job that won’t cause you to rage quit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re celebrating 10 million downloads of the HerMoney Podcast, and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without you. To celebrate, we’re taking your Mailbag questions with all of the women who helped launch and grow the HerMoney Podcast: Jean Chatzky, Beth O’Connell, Kelly Hultgren and Kathryn Tuggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve seen markets worldwide tumbling over the last few weeks, with the S&P 500 down by more than 21% since January. But other than “take a breath,” what can we actually do? This week, we tackle what we can control, what nervous investors should be doing, and the best moves to make if you’re just getting started with your investing journey, or looking to invest more in a bear market. We also dive into how we can prepare for another recession if it's coming. In Mailbag, we hear from a teacher wondering how best to invest her pension. And in Thrive, travel rewards credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices