HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

This week, we’re sounding the alarm on a story that hasn’t gotten nearly enough attention but could have major consequences for your paycheck, retirement, taxes, and future. Jean sits down with HerMoney favorite and leading labor economist Kathryn Edwards to unpack the recent firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) chief and why it could undermine the very data we rely on to understand inflation, jobs, and the strength of our economy. Also in this episode: 💥 What’s really happening in the job market 📉 Why the economy may be weaker than it looks 📊 How inflation and revisions to labor data could hit your investments 🏡 A candid, eye-opening investor playbook for navigating today’s economic uncertainty If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women are building wealth like never before and doing it with confidence, strategy, and purpose. In this episode, Jean sits down with Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and host of the Financial Feminist podcast, to talk all things investing, financial power, and the game-changing “Great Wealth Transfer” that’s already underway. Whether you’re ready to invest for the first time, build better financial systems, or just stop apologizing for your ambition, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: Why index funds are Tori’s go-to investment strategy The emotional weight of inheriting money and how to handle it with grace How to set up systems that make your money work for you Smart credit card point strategies that won’t wreck your credit How financial self-care can change your life If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. 💬 Connect with Tori: herfirst100k.com/quiz  🎙️ Rate and Review: If you loved today’s conversation, please leave us a 5-star review.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more companies push for a return to the office, one thing is clear: workplace etiquette has never felt murkier. What’s the right way to navigate a hybrid schedule, an in-person meeting full of “old-school” colleagues, or a toxic work environment that feels impossible to escape? In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of the new book Emily Post’s Business Etiquette. Lizzie brings clarity to the confusion with thoughtful, modern advice on everything from salary negotiations to how to speak up in a room full of senior men. Together, they answer your real-world questions, including: How to take credit for your ideas without sounding arrogant What to say when you're being seen as "the daughter" instead of the professional Whether that shiny new job offer is worth the pay cut (or worth leaving your current one) How unlimited PTO really works (and if it’s too good to be true) If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re talking politics, but not the messy gridlock in Washington. We’re going hyper-local. Because local elections shape our neighborhoods, our schools, our budgets, and our rights. And right now, women are stepping up to lead the charge. Jean Chatzky sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We're In Charge, and Sarah Pierce, HerMoney’s own managing editor and the first female Mayor of Watertown, NY. They get real about what it takes to run, how young women are changing the face of leadership, and why local office might be the most powerful place to start. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a chrysalis? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Jean Chatzky sits down with the always-inspiring Chip Conley — entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy — to talk reinvention, purpose, and how to make the second half of life the best half. If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our Your Money Map episodes at protectedincome.org/your-money-map/ or tune in live every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on Facebook or LinkedIn. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… 4-Week Coaching Program: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money with expert coaching and real accountability. 6-Week Pre-Retirement Program: Thinking about retirement? We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈InvestingFixx: A dynamic club for women who are ready to grow their wealth and build investing confidence. Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, a physician-turned-certified financial planner, emphasizes the intertwined nature of health and wealth. She discusses the unique financial challenges women face, particularly in caregiving roles. McClanahan advises on long-term care planning and the importance of creating a holistic aging plan. She highlights how mental health affects financial well-being and the need for transparent financial communication in partnerships. Listeners learn that it's never too late to seek comprehensive planning tailored to their health.

Divorce is hard—emotionally, logistically, and yes, financially. But it doesn’t have to be devastating. In this special HerMoney mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky welcomes back family law attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to answer real listener questions from women going through divorce. 💡 Topics Covered: “How can I bullet-proof my finances before filing for divorce when my spouse is likely to fight me on everything?” “I’m freshly divorced with two kids. If I can only claim one child, is filing ‘Head of Household’ still worth it?” “The house is mine, but the mortgage is ours. Can I get my ex off the loan without a pricey refi?” “I was a stay-at-home mom and never saw the divorce coming. With $14K in savings and $1K a month in child support, where do I even start?” Get 10% off any legal plan or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) service at Hello Divorce. Visit HelloDivorce.com/hermoney and use code HerMoney at checkout. … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free!  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com.  While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to unpack the tiny financial landmines that derail even the most amicable splits.  From Netflix passwords and travel points to start-up equity and forgotten retirement accounts, Erin shares the overlooked details that can lead to drawn-out negotiations, unexpected legal fees, and serious resentment. Plus, she breaks down why the way you start your divorce can determine everything that follows, and how to do it with more clarity, control, and less chaos. Get 10% off any legal plan or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) service at Hello Divorce. Visit HelloDivorce.com/hermoney and use code HerMoney at checkout. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn are diving into the issues that keep many of us up at night: how to plan for long-term care, whether it's actually possible to over-save for retirement, and how to know when it's okay to step off the corporate treadmill for good. 💡 Topics Covered: Managing $2M in assets with no heirs When it’s okay to slow down on saving for retirement  Navigating job loss in your 50s and redefining work on your terms … Does more financial confidence sound good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free!  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com.  While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re giving you an exclusive first listen to the brand-new season of our sister podcast, How She Does It! Hosted by our friend and Fast Money panelist Karen Finerman, this season kicks off with none other than journalist, author, and TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager. She reflects on the emotional goodbye with Hoda, the importance of choosing the right life partner, and how she’s rewriting the playbook for women in media and publishing. Take a listen to this season premiere of How She Does It, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. 🎧 Subscribe to How She Does It … Does more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try:  🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track!  📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free!  Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com.  While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices