HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

This week we dive into all things body positivity, self-love, health and wellness, with Jessamyn Stanley, an internationally acclaimed voice in the wellness space. She’s the author of two books: Every Body Yoga and YOKE: My Yoga of Self Acceptance, which explores issues of self-love, body-positivity, and race. We discuss the intersection of health and money, the pandemic's impact on Black women, and more. In Mailbag, we discuss prioritizing student loans, a 401(k) and emergency fund, and how to invest a $130,000 profit on a home sale. In Thrive, how to save money on travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Success” can be a loaded word — the journey there is not always healthy. There are sacrifices. There is burnout. And sometimes big paychecks translate into big headaches. But it’s possible to walk a path to greatness that feeds our soul without crushing it. Brad Stulberg, author of The Practice of Groundedness, shares what a sustainable model for success really looks like. In Mailbag, we talk about saving too much + what to do with your car if you’re moving overseas. In Thrive, how to know if your new job offer is really worth making the jump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need a wardrobe refresh? In this week’s bonus Mailbag, we’re dishing on everything that goes into our closets. What should we be looking for at thrift stores? Is tailoring really worth it? What about dry cleaning? And when we head back to the office, what should we be wearing to work? Fashion and beauty expert Jacqui Stafford (who recently joined us for Episode 273: Help! I Have Nothing To Wear) is back to answer all your questions with her practical ‘best girlfriend’ style advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44% of couples admit to arguing about money, and 18% of us identify money as our greatest relationship challenge. The truth is, we all need to be talking about our money more — a lot more. Stacey Watson, head of Life Event Planning at Fidelity Investments, shares how couples can get to a better, more empowered place in our relationships. In Mailbag, we discuss how to have a "retirement budget" and paying for private elementary school. In Thrive, why you already have a prenuptial agreement…even if you didn’t sign one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The reason why risks seem like such a big deal is because we never really know if we’re going to be successful. We might fail. But what if we could approach our risk-taking with a better understanding of what’s required to achieve lasting success? Or with more faith that we could find a silver lining in the face of failure? Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, author of Choose Possibility, offers the ultimate guide to decision-making and risk-taking for anyone who's ever been afraid of making the wrong choice. In Mailbag, where to invest an extra $3,000 a month, and buying a home while earning $48,000. In Thrive, inherited wealth for millennials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we ensure a healthy retirement for ourselves + a successful financial start for our children? This Mailbag-only episode is all about college and retirement. We talk 529s, 401(k)s. paying for college as a single mom, life insurance, and what to do if you're facing college bills + retirement in quick succession.If you have a question you'd like Jean to tackle, write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How often do you say "yes" to things you don't want to do? We all have our boundaries tested from time to time, but we have to guard our free time and protect our sanity. The good news is, it can be done! Terri Cole, psychotherapist and author of Boundary Boss, helps us all learn how to say “no” when we’re used to saying “yes,” and put up guardrails when we need them. In Mailbag, we look at buying a home when you're planning to move in 3-5 years. In Thrive, a breakdown on tailoring your clothing — is it really worth it, and where do you go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though we're back sharing real-life hugs and kisses instead of just texting digital hearts back and forth, the truth is, we're lonely. 61% of Americans report being lonely, despite the fact that we're all more "connected" now than at any point in history. Adam Smiley Poswolsky, millennial workplace expert, and author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: An Optimist’s Guide To Connection, shares how we can meet new people, maintain friendships, and dive deeper into the relationships we love most. In Mailbag, we look at the best accounts to set up for children, and in Thrive, how to create a post-pandemic budget that you can actually stick with.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is "rich" to you? How much are you looking to save before you feel "comfortable"? Tori Dunlap, CEO of Her First 100k is dedicated to fighting financial inequality for women, and is here to teach us all how to negotiate, the importance of maxing our Roth IRAs, and how to budget without depriving ourselves of what we love. In Mailbag, we break down how to fill out the FAFSA with your ex-husband, and the need to have a fiduciary listed in your will for ease of distributing your estate. In Thrive, what NOT to do if you win or inherit money.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re planning on buying, selling, renting a property, refinancing, or just waiting out this crazy market, we’ve got you covered. In this dedicated Mailbag episode, Jean tackles questions on rental properties and cohabitation agreements, how income from rental properties should be added into our retirement equations, and how best to use an inheritance windfall — to pay off a mortgage or invest in the market? We then explore recasting loans, and the value of refinancing if you're considering a move.Thank you so much to all our listeners for writing to us! Reach us with your questions for Jean anytime at mailbag@hermoney.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices