HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
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Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!
Episodes
- Ep 530: How to Think Like a Millionaire When the Economy Feels Out of Control
If you've been feeling financially anxious lately, the numbers back you up. A record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is getting worse , and 67% say they're more afraid of running out of money than dying. This week, Jean sits…
- Brooke Shields Is Just Getting Started
She's been famous since childhood, but Brooke Shields might be having her most interesting chapter yet, and she's the first to say she's done waiting to be picked. This week on HerMoney, we're thrilled to share a special replay of one of o…
- Ep 529: Lessons from a Legend: What Jonathan Clements Taught Us About Money and Life
There are people who change the way you think about money. And then there are people who change the way you think about life , and do it through the lens of money. Jonathan Clements was one of those people. The beloved personal finance col…
- We Asked Real Women to Track Their Grocery Spending for a Week. Here's What Happened.
What does a week of grocery shopping actually look like for real women right now? Jean Chatzky teams up with Yasmeen Khan, writer of Consumer Reports' Bread and Butter newsletter , for a special edition of A Week in Her Wallet , focused en…
- Ep 528: You’re Already Behind – And It’s Not Your Fault: Closing The Retirement Gender Gap
You’ve heard of the gender pay gap – but there’s a quieter crisis unfolding for millions of women: the retirement gender gap. Whether you’ve taken time out of the workforce to care for a loved one, are a Gen X’er racing toward retirement w…
- A Week In Her Wallet: How One Woman Turned Divorce Debt Into a Bulletproof Budget, and a Savings Surplus
Nicole, 56, shares how she created a comprehensive budget after a divorce left her with debt. She has not carried a credit card balance in 20 years, earns over $100k, and is strategically managing loans and retirement savings.
- Ep 527: How To Not Know: Making Peace With Financial Uncertainty
Simone Stolzoff joins HerMoney to discuss his book, 'How To Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World That Demands Answers,' and the financial skill of managing uncertainty. The episode also features Lacy Garcia addressing listener que…
- "I'm 56 with $3M saved. My husband says we can't afford for me to retire early. Is he right?"
Jean Chatzky advises a 56-year-old executive with $3.2M saved on the complexities of early retirement, considering family healthcare costs, unvested stock, and the Rule of 55.
- Ep 526: This Mother's Day, Pass It On: Slow and Steady Still Wins
Jean Chatzky sits down with Beth Kobliner to discuss financial fundamentals, updated advice from Kobliner's book "Get A Financial Life," and the importance of financial literacy for younger generations.
- A Week In Her Wallet: A 63-Year-Old Preschool Director Saving For Her “Rich Enough Old Lady” Future
Jean Chatzky interviews Ann, a 63-year-old preschool director, about her intentional spending habits, where she spent under $400 in a week while planning for her future. Ann shares insights on her "All About Me" savings account, overcoming…
- Ep 525: The Best Money Advice of All Time (According to the Experts)
What's the best financial advice you've ever received? Not the trendiest tip or the hottest stock pick; what’s the wisdom that actually holds up over a lifetime? That's exactly the question Diane Harris, Deputy Editor of Kiplinger , put to…
- "I'm 68 and newly retired. Should I tap my $850K nest egg to renovate my bathrooms, or borrow instead?"
What does it actually feel like to be on the cusp of retirement and wonder if you're doing it right? This week, Jean sits down with two listeners, Nancy and Melissa, who are both asking the same underlying question: How do I make sure I do…
- Ep 524: Don't Claim Too Early: The Social Security Mistake That Could Cost You 30%
Did you know that claiming Social Security at 62 instead of 70 could mean locking in a permanent 30% cut to your monthly benefits for life? In this episode, Jean sits down with Marcia Mantell, founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting and a…
- A Week In Her Wallet: A 48-Year-Old Working Mom Managing a Rental Property, Two Kids, and a Spring Break Road Trip
What does a real week of spending look like for a busy working mom who also happens to be a landlord? This week on A Week In Her Wallet, we're heading to Annapolis, Maryland, to follow Larisa, a 48-year-old HR Director with a combined hous…
- Ep 523: The Hidden Retirement Risk: What Happens To Your Money When You Can No Longer Manage It?
You’ve planned for retirement. You’ve built your savings, mapped out your Social Security strategy, and thought through market risks. But what happens if one day, you can’t manage your money at all? It’s an uncomfortable question – and one…
- "My kids don't need their college savings anymore. Can I keep the tax benefits?"
You saved diligently for your kids' education, and now that chapter is closing. So what happens to the money? Can you protect those tax benefits and roll the funds into something new? We're getting into it. This week, Jean is joined by Lac…
- Introducing: A Week In Her Wallet
Do you actually know where your money went last week? Not roughly...where it actually went. Every coffee, every impulse buy, every bill that hit all at once on a Monday morning when you were least expecting it. A Week in Her Wallet is a He…
- Ep 522: Inflation, AI, Retirement, and Your Wallet: Planet Money Answers Your Biggest Money Questions
At HerMoney, we're always trying to make money a little less intimidating; breaking down the big, complicated stuff into things you can actually use in your real life. And when it comes to understanding the economy, nobody does that better…
- Why Playing It Safe With Your Money Might Be the Riskiest Thing You Can Do
You've heard the rules. Subtract your age from 100. Go 60/40. Play it safer as you get older. But what if those long-held guidelines have been steering you wrong and costing you? Yale finance professor James Choi returns to HerMoney to sha…
- Ep 521: The Economy Is Sending Mixed Signals: Here's What That Means for Your Wallet
Q1 2026 has been a lot. Tariffs. Oil above $100 a barrel. A war in the Middle East. Recession chatter. Stock market swings. And the creeping feeling that something has shifted in the economy… and not for the better. This week, Jean Chatzky…
- “I’m 54. My advisor said fully funding my 401(k) won't make a big difference. Is he right?”
When was the last time you felt truly in control of your time? Not your calendar, not your to-do list…your time ? If the answer is "I can't remember," this episode is for you. Jean Chatzy is joined by Andy Hill, AFC, founder of Marriage, K…
- Ep 520: Why Smart, Hardworking Women Are Struggling With Money Right Now And What To Do About It
You're earning more than you ever have. You're doing everything you were told to do. So why does it still feel like you can't get ahead? This week, Jean sits down with Hanna Horvath, CFP, personal finance journalist, and writer behind the…
- Stephanie Link's 2026 Market Outlook: International Stocks, Crypto, & the AI Power Boom
Markets are swinging. There's a war with Iran. Oil is spiking. And if your stomach has been dropping every time you look at your portfolio, Stephanie Link has something to say about that. Stephanie is Chief Investment Strategist and Portfo…
- Ep 519: When Health Derails Wealth: How Women Can Safeguard Their Retirement
When retirement plans fall apart, we tend to assume it’s because someone overspent – maybe on travel, hobbies, or helping the kids a little too much. But, often, that’s not what does the real damage. It’s healthcare costs. Dr. Carolyn McCl…
- Is a Recession Coming? The Economist Behind the Most Accurate Indicator in History Weighs In
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, three ships were struck near the Strait of Hormuz just yesterday, and the word "recession" is creeping back into the conversation. And we’re all feeling more than just a little bit anxious about w…
- Ep 518: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Aging (And What It'll Cost You)
What if everything the wellness industry is selling you is actually making your life worse…not longer? This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, oncologist, bioethicist, and author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules…
- Impact Investing for Women: Building Wealth and Shaping the Future With Janine Firpo
Over the next decade, roughly $30 trillion is expected to move into the hands of women, and the question isn't just what women will inherit. It's what they'll build . This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with Janine Firpo, an impact investor…
- EP 517: Breaking Free From Destructive Money Patterns with Therapist Kati Morton
Why do we keep doing the things we know aren’t good for our finances? Whether it’s emotional spending, avoiding a growing credit card balance, over-controlling every dollar, or saying “yes” to spending when we really mean “no”. So many of…
- A Week In Her Wallet: A 55-Year-Old Tech Director Who Meal Preps Every Meal — Even for a Half Marathon
What does a real week of spending look like for a 55-year-old director of technology earning $212,000 a year? In this episode of A Week in Her Wallet , Jean Chatzky talks with Kortne, a Texas-based executive, marathoner, and mom of two adu…
- Ep 516: Saved Enough but Afraid to Spend? A Simple Money System for Retirement Confidence
Have you saved and saved and saved… but now feel unsure about how to spend? On this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with entrepreneur and bestselling author Mike Michalowicz to talk about why managing money isn’t a math problem, it’…
- Should Crypto and Private Equity Be in Your 401(k)? A CFP Breaks It Down
Are private equity, private credit, and crypto coming to your 401(k)? And if they do, should you invest? In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with CFP® professional and Summit Place Financial founder Liz Miller to break down the new pus…
- Ep 515: Stability Over Stress: Building A Retirement Plan For Uncertain Times
If you’ve read economic headlines recently and thought, “Well, that’s not comforting,” you’re not alone. Market swings and broader economic uncertainty are enough to make even confident investors second-guess their strategies. And here’s t…
- Ep 514: Why Every Woman Needs a “F*ck Off Fund” — And How It Evolves as You Age
What does financial freedom really mean? Not just a healthy retirement account or a growing investment portfolio, but the ability to walk away from a situation that isn’t right. To say no. To have choices. In this episode, Jean sits down w…
- Premium Credit Cards: Are They Actually Worth the Fee? With Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu
How many credit cards is too many? Are premium travel cards actually worth those eye-popping annual fees? And what should you do when a card in your wallet stops pulling its weight? This week, Jean Chatzky is joined once again by money exp…
- Ep 513: Vivian Tu on Building a Well Endowed Life That Buys You Time, Not Just Things
She’s back, and she brought her boldest advice yet. Vivian Tu , New York Times bestselling author and founder of Your Rich BFF , joins us to talk about her new book Well Endowed and why now is the time to rethink how you spend, save, and b…
- A Week In Her Wallet: A 35-Year-Old Nurse and Money Coach Who Swears By Systems
In this week’s episode of A Week In Her Wallet , we head to New Jersey to follow Prisca, a 35-year-old nurse and part-time money coach who tracks every dollar with intention. From $8 therapy copays to $25 dance classes that light up her wo…
- Ep 512: The Top Money Saving Tips We Wish We Knew Sooner With David Bach & Jean Chatzky
What do two financial pros with over 60 years of combined experience really wish they knew about money 30 years ago? In this very special crossover episode of HerMoney and The David Bach Show , Jean Chatzky sits down with longtime friend a…
- Chief Economist Mark Zandi on What to Do With Your Money Right Now
This week, we’re cutting through the chaos and zeroing in on what matters most to your financial life: your investments, your home, and your next money moves. Jean sits down with Dr. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics , to un…
- Ep 511: From Nest Egg to Paycheck: Rethinking Retirement Planning
When people think about preparing for retirement, they usually think about saving. But the real challenge? Making sure your money lasts as long as you do. Morningstar’s Christine Benz joins us for a conversation about the smartest ways to…
- Roth IRAs, Crypto Regrets, and 401(k) Moves: Amanda Holden Answers Your Investing Questions
You’ve got questions, we’ve got Amanda Holden. In this special Mailbag episode of HerMoney , Jean is joined once again by investing expert and How to Be a Rich Old Lady author Amanda Holden to tackle your biggest investing dilemmas. We’re…
- Ep 510: How to Be a Rich Old Lady (And Love Every Minute of It) with Amanda Holden
As we kick off 2026, it’s time to talk about the future—and the woman you want to become. Whether she’s rocking silver bangles on the beach or sipping coffee in her cabin, your Rich Old Lady deserves a life of financial freedom. And today’…
- When Inheritance Gets Messy: What You Owe Your Kids (and What You Don’t) with the Moneyist
Is fair always equal when it comes to family and money? On this week’s HerMoney Mailbag, Jean Chatzky is joined by Quentin Fottrell, Managing Editor of Advice at MarketWatch and the voice behind The Moneyist column , to tackle the most emo…
- Ep 509: Expert Investor Karen Finerman’s Bold Bets (and Red Flags) for 2026
The markets are still riding high, but if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that not everything that glitters is gold. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with legendary investor and InvestingFixx co-founder Karen Finerman to unpack the wi…
- “I just got laid off from big tech. What’s the smartest move I can make before I lose access to everything?”
How do you invest in yourself when life throws you off course? In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky and Maha Abouelenein, author of 7 Rules of Self-Reliance , answer your real-life questions about navigating layoffs, care…
- Ep 508: How to Invest in Yourself and Thrive In 2026
Ready to invest in yourself in 2026 and beyond? In this empowering episode, Jean sits down with Maha Abouelenein, global communications strategist and author of the bestselling book 7 Rules of Self-Reliance , to talk about how women can bu…
- A Week In Her Wallet: Second Marriage After "Devastating Divorce" Changed How I Spend $230K Salary
This week, we’re following Beth, a 52-year-old federal attorney from Kentucky who earns $230K a year and is raising a blended family, a 14-year-old son, two grown stepsons, and two adorable grandkids. Beth walks us through a week of intent…
- Ep 507: Healthy to 100: The Real ROI of Connection in Retirement
As we head into a new year and set goals for our health, wealth, and happiness, there’s one powerful factor that’s often overlooked: social connection. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Ken Stern, longevity expert and author of…
- Your Money Map Replay: The Budgetnista’s Retirement Reality Check
How do you stick to a budget in retirement without feeling restricted, anxious, or deprived, especially when the cost of living keeps rising? This week on Your Money Map , Jean Chatzky is joined by Tiffany Aliche, better known as The Budge…
- Ep 506: Should You Lease or Buy a Car? The Guide Every Driver Needs Now
Car buying can be one of the biggest — and most stressful — financial decisions we make. And too often, the auto industry feels like it was built to leave women out of the conversation. That ends today. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits d…