HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

If you've ever wondered how to navigate love, money, and relationships in today’s dating world, you’re not alone! 💕In this HerMoney Mailbag, we’re bringing back Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis, CEO of Agape Match and author of Ask a Matchmaker, to answer your biggest dating and financial questions. From dating with an income gap to tackling prenups, managing retirement expectations, and knowing when to accept financial help from a partner—we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of love and money.More From This Episode: 📖 Preorder Maria’s Book: Ask a Matchmaker 💬 Join the private HerMoney Facebook Community: Get support from like-minded women navigating love, career, and money. 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts March 6th, use code SAVENOW for a 15% discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth 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

Happy Valentine’s Day, HerMoney fam! If you’ve ever ventured into online dating, you know how tricky (and sometimes exhausting) it can be. But before you consider hiring a matchmaker with a hefty price tag, we’ve got you covered. This week, we sit down with Maria Avgitidis, aka Matchmaker Maria to talk about what really goes into finding “the one.” She’s a fourth-generation matchmaker, CEO of Agape Match, and author of Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide To Finding Love.If you’re single and looking — or just fascinated by modern matchmaking — you won’t want to miss this one!In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn answer listener questions about prenups, financial independence in marriage, and the best way to sell an engagement ring post-divorce.Resources & Links:📖 Preorder Maria’s book: Ask a Matchmaker🔗 Listen to Scott Rick talk about why he thinks couples should merge their money.Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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

Today we’re diving deep into all of your questions about the financial challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause with the incredible Jill Herzig, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Midi Health. We’re tackling everything from career confidence in midlife to the real cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  If you caught our last episode, you know Jill is on a mission to make midlife healthcare more accessible — and today, she’s here to answer your questions and make you feel more confident in this next stage of your life.Resources mentioned in this episode: ✨ Midi Health – Get expert menopause care, wherever you are: joinmidi.com 🎧 Past Episode: The True Cost of Menopause: Your Health, Your Career & Your Wallet with Jill Herzig Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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, Jean sits down with Jill Herzig, Chief Brand Officer and co-founder of Midi Health, to discuss how perimenopause and menopause impact women’s careers, finances, and overall well-being. We break down the financial burden of menopause — lost productivity, medical costs, and workplace struggles — and explore real solutions, from hormone therapy to lifestyle changes. And in Mailbag: Should you consolidate multiple retirement accounts or keep them separate? What’s the best way to get out of a timeshare without ruining your credit? And—if you forget about an old 401(k)—will anyone actually remind you it’s there? (Spoiler: Probably not!) 🔗 Resources & Links: Learn more about Midi Health Previous episode: What Happens to Your Brain During Menopause with Dr. Lisa Mosconi Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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

2025 is officially here, and with it comes a new administration in the White House, along with new economic policies that will impact you and your wallet. On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, we’re joined by Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan Public Policy and Economics Professor and Former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor, to talk about what economic changes in the New Year could mean for retirees.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.Resources mentioned in this episode: Think Like An Economist Podcast Alliance for Lifetime Income: ProtectedIncome.org Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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 tackling the complexities of the insurance system with Jay Feinman, author of Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It. We dive into the recent, shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and how it brought our collective frustrations with the health insurance industry into sharp focus.And in Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn tackle a listener’s question about long-term care insurance. Is a whole-life policy with a long-term care rider the right choice, or is a standalone policy better?Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Jay Feinman’s book: Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It. Websites like Consumer Reports and J.D. Power for rating insurance providers Healthcare.gov and state insurance marketplaces for comparing health plans Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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

We’re diving into your FIRE questions with Shang Saavedra, author of Wealth is a Mindset and a trailblazer in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Shang achieved financial independence at 32 and is here to help you tackle everything from early retirement to overcoming money trauma.We cover: How to plan for retirement when the timeline feels uncertain. The importance of viewing retirement not as an age, but as a state of mind. Strategies for dealing with money trauma and shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset. Advice for parents balancing their own savings with paying for their children’s college education. How to make retirement a reality if you’re working in a toxic environment and want to leave. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe!Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com. Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re diving deep into the world of Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) with Shang Saavedra, founder of Save My Cents and author of Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money. Shang achieved FIRE at just 32 years old, and she’s here to share the ups, downs, and lessons from her journey.And don’t miss our mailbag segment, where Jean tackles questions about bond funds, ETFs, and making the most of prepaid rewards cards.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Shang Saavedra’s book: Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money Shang’s platform: Save My Cents HerMoney’s Finance Fix and Investing Fix programs: Learn More Article: Wall Street Journal on bonds Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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

Today, Jean Chatzky is joined by Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, a CNBC Fast Money panelist, and co-founder of our InvestingFixx Club. Together, they reflect on the standout moments of 2024, take a deep dive into the forces shaping the markets in 2025, and offer insights into the year ahead.Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable advice, thoughtful analysis, and inspiration to help you navigate the markets with confidence in 2025.Learn more about InvestingFixx, our women’s investing club where you can vote on stocks, build a model portfolio, and grow your financial knowledge. Take the next step in your financial journey with FinanceFixx, our money makeover program.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

It’s somehow the middle of January — which means if you’ve made your resolutions and you’re still sticking to them, congratulations are in order! You’ve made it past Quitters Day or the day when most people abandon their resolutions (it falls on the second Friday in January). But if you have fallen off of your financial resolutions, this is your sign to pick them back up. Because of his year, it’s time to get serious about building some financial stability, financial resiliency, and cultivate a healthier relationship with money. Matt Lundquist, a Columbia University-trained psychotherapist and founder of Tribeca Therapy digs into the root of our money issues and walks us through the steps we can take to improve our relationships with money once and for all. CHAPTERS:00:00 Improving financial habits in the New Year06:00 Common barriers to good financial behavior18:00 Why people overspend and use money to address emotional voids28:00 When to seek financial therapy33:00 Mailbag Question 1: What’s the best way to invest in Bitcoin with a small amount of money? 40:00 Mailbag Question 2: How do I best support my parents in paying back my student loans? TAKEAWAYS: Many financial behaviors, such as avoiding credit card statements or overspending, are tied to deeper psychological patterns rather than a lack of financial knowledge. Tackling small financial disagreements early as a couple can help build a framework for handling larger financial challenges later. Finding the right therapist involves looking for someone experienced in discussing money-related emotions or asking targeted questions about their experience with this topic. Learn more about Jean Chatzky's multiweek Money Makeover program FinanceFixx here. Use code PODCAST for a $100 discount. Interested in learning more about investing alongside hundreds of other women? Join us every other Monday night on Zoom at investingfixx.com. Your first month 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