HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Many caregivers are feeling more overwhelmed than ever as we head into year 2 of the pandemic. 79% of caregivers said that the decision to give their time and energies in such a way has set them back on a variety of fronts, including financial goals, social life, mental health and career. In this week’s episode, we’ve got solutions. Meredith Stoddard, Vice President of Life Events Planning at Fidelity Investments breaks down some of the most challenging things that women are facing, and discusses how we can take steps to lessen our burdens. In Mailbag, we talk making your nieces your beneficiaries, getting a "deed upon death," and benchmark retirement milestones. In Thrive, the new rules of allowances for kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, women lost more jobs than men during the pandemic, but we were also more than twice as likely to start a business than men. If you're looking to prioritize your entrepreneurial vision and find success, this episode is for you. We sit down with Amy Errett, CEO and founder of Madison Reed who who led her team through 130% growth and a 12 times increase in customer demand during the pandemic, without one single layoff. In Mailbag, we tackle a questions on asking parents for money, and what it means to be on track for retirement and family goals. In Thrive, how to lower your stress level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We answer all your questions about how to find an advisor, minimums required to work with an advisor, how often you should meet with your advisor, how to "break up" with an advisor, and so much more. We do it all with the help of Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp. If you have questions for us for an upcoming episode, write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a deep dive into student loans, the FAFSA, and the best borrowing strategies. We all have a unique financial situation, and where our kids decide to go to school, and what they decide to study has everything to do with the price tag of their education and their ability to pay down their debt. Thankfully, there are options for everyone, and Christine Roberts, Head of Student Lending at Citizens Bank, helps us break them all down. (Yes, we tackle the all-important “save, spend, or borrow” question!) In Mailbag, we dive into saving for our kids + our own retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to invest for the financial goals that we have outside of retirement, and how (and where) can we do more of it? Lorna Kapusta, Head of Women Investors at Fidelity, helps guide us through our questions about the money we'll need in 5, 10 or 15 years time. (Hint: There is a real opportunity cost to not investing.) In Mailbag, Jean advises a listener who is selling her home, and a woman who is wondering if she should have asked for a larger raise. In Thrive, the phrases you should avoid saying in a job interview, and what to say instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're taking a deep dive into all things college + education costs, answering listener questions. (Got a question for us? Email us at mailbag@hermoney.com!) We sit down with Rita Assaf, squad leader for Retirement and College Leadership at Fidelity Investments, to help us tackle all your questions. Jean and Rita discuss: Paying for college while you're in college, making up for lost time if you haven’t been able to save, how to help cover college costs for a niece and nephew, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really makes us happy when it comes to our money? We often talk about the numbers, but what about the joy? Wes Moss, author of What the Happiest Retirees Know, shares what the happiest retirees in the world have in common, and how we can all walk a more joyful path as we age. In Mailbag, we discuss starting to save for retirement in your 40s, and the best resources for young women just starting their financial lives (Hint: Our new HerMoney book, How To Money, is the perfect place to start!) And in Thrive, what to do if you know you’re going to miss a credit card payment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into all your questions on whether you can be “too IRA focused,” what the truth about backdoor Roths really is, and whether or not you need a “Super Roth.” We also talk about saving in a SEP IRA when you have a full-time job + a side gig, and rolling a 401(k) into an IRA, all with the help of Ed Slott, CPA and author of: The New Retirement Savings Time Bomb. (You may have heard him on Episode 265: IRAs: Everything You Need To Know, and on Bonus Mailbag 26: The Ultimate Guide To IRAs.) If you have questions for an upcoming episode, please write to us at mailbag@hermoney.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast addresses the topic of financial abuse, sharing statistics on its prevalence and discussing personal experiences. It highlights the importance of recognizing signs, offering support, and becoming financially independent. The episode includes a survivor's personal story and provides resources for helping friends in abusive situations.

Are you looking to buy or sell a car? New and used vehicles have increased in price by 30% since the start of the pandemic, and women buy or jointly purchase 85% of all cars. This week, we take a deep dive into all your car questions, whether you're looking to buy new, buy used, or sell, with Scotty Reiss, founder of A Girls Guide to Cars. In Mailbag, we talk about cars damaged in natural disasters, and saving for retirement in your 30s + following the FIRE movement. And in Thrive, how not to get fired from your full-time job because of your side hustle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices