HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Divorce Mailbag: “Can I get my ex off the mortgage without refinancing?”

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce is hard—emotionally, logistically, and yes, financially. But it doesn’t have to be devastating. In this special HerMoney mailbag episode, ...

Ep 484: Dividing More Than the House: Erin Levine on the Tiny Financial Details That Can Blow Up Your Divorce

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to unpack the tiny financial landmines that derai...

“I’m 56 and just got laid off. Is it safe to step away from full-time work for good?”

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 actua...

Introducing Season 2 of "How She Does It" with TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

“I’m a single mom with two kids in college. Will I ever be able to retire?”

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating how to prepare for the future as single moms. First up is R...

Ep 482: The Care Crisis: What Every Woman Needs To Know

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jean sits down with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving, to talk about what happens when caregiving co...

Your Money Map Replay: The 4 Pillars of a Secure Retirement

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the fog of uncertainty clouding your vision of retirement? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Life...

Ep 481: Top Strategies For Making Your Money Last (And Grow) In Retirement

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women are on the verge of controlling more wealth than ever before, but are we ready to manage it, grow it, and make it last? This week, Jean sits do...

War, Markets, and Your Money: What the Middle East Crisis Means for Your Finances

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re dropping a special bonus episode of HerMoney, tackling the headlines that are keeping us up at night, and unpacking what they really me...

Mailbag: “I think my ex-husband stole my identity, what can I do about it?”

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re bringing back your favorite co-host, Kathryn Tuggle(!), and diving into one of our most insightful (and emotional!) Mailbags yet, p...

Ep 480: Know Your Worth, Then Ask For It with Negotiation Expert Casey Brown

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Asking for a raise can feel terrifying, especially in uncertain times. But if you've taken on more, grown in your role (or simply know you're underpai...

How One Woman Disrupted a Billion-Dollar Bra Industry

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to get a new product off the ground, especially as a woman pitching in a male-dominated venture capital world? On this epi...

Ep 479: Katie Gatti Tassin is Retiring Early: Here’s How She’s Doing It, And You Can Too

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Gatti Tassin had the job, the paycheck, and the potential. But two weeks after every payday, she was broke again. And that’s when she realized...

Mailbag: “I’m single and retiring soon, how can I make my money last?”

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating how to prepare for retirement as single women.  First up...

Ep 478: Recession Watch: What the Moody’s Downgrade Really Means for Your Money

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moody’s downgrade. Rising interest rates. Lipstick sales and banana prices as economic signals? This week, we sit down with Katie Klingensmith, Chie...

Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar with Mellody Hobson

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re joined by powerhouse financial executive and author Mellody Hobson for an eye-opening conversation about how we teach — and often don...

Ep 477: Find Your Purpose AND Pay the Bills with Suzy Welch

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you happy at work? If the answer is anything less than a confident yes, or if you’ve ever felt a quiet nudge toward something more meaningful, t...

Your Money Map Replay: How Americans Are Really Retiring

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does retirement really look like? Spoiler alert: it’s not all white sand beaches and 4 p.m. tee times. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain...

Ep 476: The Simple Path to Wealth: JL Collins on Investing, Index Funds, and Financial Freedom

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're getting real about financial independence and why it doesn’t have to mean deprivation. Jean sits down with JL Collins, the “Godfa...

Inheritance Dilemma: Cash Out or Invest for the Future?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean dives into your most pressing retirement questions with listeners Pam and Laurie.  First up, Pam, who inhe...

Ep 475: The Ultimate Plan to Take Control of Your Student Loans in 2025

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're digging into one of the most pressing financial crises of our time: student loans. After a five-year pause, the Trump administration ...

How to Financially Prepare for IVF: What No One Tells You

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Motherhood is personal and more than a little bit complicated. And today, we’re diving deep into the emotional and financial complexities of modern ...

Ep 474: Future Millionaires: How to Raise Kids Who Dream Big and Build Wealth Early

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Jean is sitting down with the brilliant Rachel Rodgers — bestselling author, CEO of Hello Seven, and mom of four — to talk a...

When to Pivot: Closing a Business, Reinventing a Career, and Selling Real Estate

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating major financial crossroads. First up is Dawn from Joshua Tree, who i...

Ep 473: The Ultimate Layoff Survival Guide with Employment Attorney Peter Rahbar

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s on everyone’s mind right now—layoffs. Whether you’ve seen the headlines, heard the whispers in y...

"I make $180k and have 2 kids, can I justify my $200 Pilates membership?"

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Mailbag episode, we welcome back personal finance expert Dana Miranda, author of You Don’t Need a Budget, to tackle your most pressi...

Ep 472: Why You Don’t Need A Budget To Be Good With Money

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you really need a budget to manage your money? Or is it time to delete the apps, toss the spreadsheets, and rethink everything? Today, we’re sit...

Your Money Map Replay: The Investing Mistakes You’re Probably Making, And How To Stop

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been there: endlessly scrolling through financial headlines, absorbing TikTok hot takes, or reading investing books with dreams of becomin...

Ep 471: The 30-Day ‘No Buy’ Challenge That Can Save You Thousands

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Climate news in the last few years has felt incredibly depressing.  Melting ice caps. Declining bee populations. Corporate greenwashing. It’s easy ...

“I make $150k a year and put $1k into retirement every month. What else should I be investing in?”

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re bringing back expert investor Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington for a special mailbag episode. She’s answering all of your excellent s...

Ep 470: Steady Income in a Shaky Economy: The Power of Dividend Investing

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets have been rocky—and if you’re feeling a little uneasy about where your money is sitting right now, you’re not alone. That’s exactly wh...

The Markets Just Got Uglier: Here’s What To Do With Your Money Right Now

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re not going to sugarcoat it, it’s been a brutal few days on Wall Street. Markets are reeling. Investors are spooked. And if you’ve peeked at...

“Can a financial advisor help me stress-test my retirement savings?”

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are financial advisors worth the cost? How do you know when it's time to switch from DIY investing? What exactly should an advisor be doing for you? ...

Ep 469: Financial Advisors Unfiltered: What They Do, What They Don’t, and What to Ask

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finding a trustworthy financial advisor can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.  Today, we’re joined by Pam Krueger, an investor advoca...

Mailbag: "What are the best AI tools for beginners?"

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Mailbag, we're diving into your burning AI questions with Celia Quillian, author of AI for Life: 100+ Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence...

Ep 468: AI 101: How to Use AI to Save Time, Make More Money, and Simplify Your Life

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and instead of fearing it, we should learn how to make it work for us. Celia Quillian is an AI expert and aut...

Mailbag with Ramit Sethi: “Should my inheritance fund my husband's retirement?”

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Ramit Sethi, bestselling author of Money for Couples, for a special Mailbag episode! You asked, and we’re diving into your biggest q...

Ep 467: We Keep Arguing About Money ...Ramit Sethi's Playbook for Peace

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Money and relationships — it’s complicated. But what if those tough conversations with your partner could actually bring you closer?  In this epi...

How Inflation Is Changing The Cost of Groceries And What You Can Do About It

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scrambled, poached, or over-easy — Americans love their eggs. But lately, buying a carton at the grocery store has been an exercise in sticker shock...

Recession Warning? How To Protect Your Finances Now

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The markets are swinging. Inflation is making headlines. And President Trump just imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. So… are we heading for a re...

Ep 466: How to Upgrade Your Life Without Breaking the Bank

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wish you could be more confident, less anxious, or just a little more you, only better? Today we’re joined by Olga Khazan, staff writer ...

Mailbag: “I did everything right in my career, so why am I miserable?”

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you climbing the wrong ladder? Feeling stuck in a job that looks great on paper but drains your soul? In this Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky and ex...

Ep 465: Chasing Success Burned Me Out. What I Wish I’d Known Sooner.

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly chasing the next big achievement, but still feeling unfulfilled? You’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into the concept of ...

Your Money Map Replay: Why Money Alone Won’t Make You Rich with Sahil Bloom

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it truly mean to live a wealthy life? If you think it’s all about money, think again. On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our we...

Ep 464: How Black Female Entrepreneurs Are Building Wealth

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we close out Black History Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on one sector of the population we’re truly in awe of: Black female business own...

Bonds 101: What Every Investor Needs To Know

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bonds: They’re often known as the “boring” part of a portfolio, but they serve a critical purpose in helping investors manage risk and generate ...

Feed Your Family for Less: Budget-Friendly Cooking Strategies That Work

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Mailbag, where we’re diving deep into all things grocery shopping, meal prep, and saving money on food!  Ali Slagle, author of I D...

Ep 463: Affordable Meals for Busy Women: Save Time & Money in the Kitchen

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself rushing to the store for a single missing ingredient, only to watch it go bad in your fridge after one use? You’re not ...

Mailbag: Dating, Money & Love: Matchmaker Maria Answers Your Toughest Questions!

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Ep 462: Love & Loans: What Every Couple Needs to Talk About Before Getting Serious

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 bef...

Mailbag: Talking about menopause at work, plus how to cover the cost of HRT treatments, and more.

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving deep into all of your questions about the financial challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause with the incredible Jil...

Ep 461: Menopause & Money: The Financial Implications No One Talks About

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Your Money Map Replay: The 2025 Economy and Your Retirement with Betsey Stevenson

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wal...

Ep 460: My Insurance Claim Was Denied — What Can I Actually Do?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re tackling the complexities of the insurance system with Jay Feinman, author of Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t P...

Mailbag: FIRE, Family Finances, and Finding Freedom

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving into your FIRE questions with Shang Saavedra, author of Wealth is a Mindset and a trailblazer in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Reti...

Ep 459: How To Retire Early Without Hating Your Life

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wea...

Stock Market Predictions for 2025

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Jean Chatzky is joined by Karen Finerman, CEO of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, a CNBC Fast Money panelist, and co-founder of our InvestingFixx...

Ep 458: Healthy Relationships With Money: A Psychologist Tells All

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ord...

HerMoney Classic: The Surprising Link Between Alcohol and Financial Freedom

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, in honor of #DryJanuary, we’re bringing back this episode with Laura McKowen, author of We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober ...

Ep 457: What You Need To Know About the 2025 Economy

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2025! It’s a New Year and it’s also a Presidental transition year which means we’re all wondering where things may be headed this yea...

HerMoney Classic Mailbag: Financial Advisors 101

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to finally hire a financial advisor this year but unsure of where to start? We hear you. That’s why we’re br...

Ep 456: Struggling To Find Your Purpose? This One’s For You

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving headfirst into a question that has sparked both inspiration and existential angst for centuries: Finding your purpose. It’s a d...

HerMoney Classic: Mental Health: You Are Not Alone

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re bringing back our episode with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of the renowned toy company Melissa & Doug, to discuss the critical importa...

Ep 455: Let’s Stress Less in 2025

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This holiday season has been….stressful. And if it feels like you’re feeling more holiday stress this year than your male partner, you probably ar...

HerMoney Classic: The Lazy Women's Guide To Cooking With Melissa Clark

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know we’re spending over 11% of our disposable income on food—the highest amount since 1991? It’s time to take control of our grocery bi...

Jean Chatzky’s Money Moves To Make Before The End Of The Year

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to take control of your money and set yourself up for an even better 2025. How to do it? We’ve got nine action...

Ep 454: Swedish Death Cleaning 101

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a record-breaking year for holiday travel with AAA reporting that almost 120 million people will travel 50 miles or more to spend this holiday ...

HerMoney Classic: Holiday Tipping 101

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are the perfect time to show gratitude to the people who make our lives easier, from housekeepers and hairstylists to restaurant servers ...

Your Money Map Replay: Decumulation Demystified with Christine Benz and David Blanchett

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us spend decades saving for retirement. But what happens when it’s time to spend those hard-earned dollars…how do you make them last?  On...

Ep 453: Making An Impact For A Nonprofit You Love

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The charitable giving landscape in 2024 is a tricky one. Because the truth is, Americans have become less generous in the last few years. Vox has gone...

HerMoney Classic: How Kyle Taylor Made Millions Saving Pennies

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring throwback episode, we sit down with Kyle Taylor, founder of The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance blog turned multi-million-dollar m...

Ep 452: Land Your Dream Job in 2025 with “Advice With Erin”

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are almost at the end of 2024, and many of us are looking to the New Year as a chance for a much-needed fresh start. Now is a great time to reflect...

"I’m on sabbatical and want to retire early, do I have enough money?"

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are bringing you a mailbag question about retirement benchmarks, you know the ones: You want to aim to have one times your salary by age 30, ...

Ep 451: The Anti-Shopping Show

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are right around the corner, which means the holiday “shopping season” is now in full swing. And while we love scoring a good bargain...

Frugal Holiday Hacks: Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas That Actually Wow!

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you marking your calendars for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? So are we. It looks like shoppers are expected to spend more than ever this year —...

HerMoney Classic: Cooking and Food Budget Hacks

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re so excited to reshare this episode with Leanne Brown, New York Times bestselling cookbook author of Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day ahead o...

Ep 450: What Are You Doing With Your Next 50 Years?

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to modern medicine, the average life expectancy has been on the rise for decades now, and women now have as much as a 15% chance of making it t...

Mailbag: All Of Your 2025 IRA Questions, Answered

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s clear there’s one thing HerMoney listeners can’t get enough of — retirement. There’s truly an endless amount to explore with this topic...

HerMoney Classic: Finding Success Without Losing Yourself

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re revisiting one of our most popular conversations with author and human performance expert Brad Stulberg, exploring what it means to achieve su...

Ep 449: Is Work From Home Dead?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of remote work really look like? Recently, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy mandated that employees must return to the office 5 days a week....

HerMoney Classic: Achieving The Perfect Credit Score

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you listened to this week's episode with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist at the Washington Post, you know just how smart she can be...

Ep 448: Money Goals For Every Decade

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting older is pretty incredible. And that’s not just our opinion — lately, on the HerMoney podcast, we’ve been talking to some amazing women ...

The 2024 Election And Your Wallet

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are right on the eve of what is going to be a truly pivotal election. And this year, more than many others, it seems there's a unique urgency in th...

Ep 447: Why You're Sabotaging Your Finances

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every week on the HerMoney podcast, we talk about how to get control of your money, and in most cases, that means getting in control of your spending ...

HerMoney Classic: Negotiating Medical Bills

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you listened to our episode with Sabrina Corlette, founder of the Center for Health Insurance Reforms, you are already armed with the information t...

Ep 446: Stop Overpaying For Health Insurance: Expert Tips For Choosing The Right Plan

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of the year again: yes, it’s spooky season, but it’s also time for open enrollment. This year, it’s absolutely essential that w...

Mailbag: I’m in $13,000 worth of debt, should I pause my retirement savings to pay it off?

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are bringing you a mailbag with listener Amy. She’s in her early 40s and she is wondering if she should hit the brakes when it comes to sav...

How To Lower The Cost of Your Homeowners Insurance

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year during hurricane season, we see that many of you have questions about how to lower the cost of homeowner’s insurance. And we get it — i...

Ep 445: How Women Over 50 Are Shattering Workplace Stereotypes

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know that aging is a privilege, but there is still so much negativity wrapped up with aging — particularly for women who are still thriving in th...

Mailbag: All of Your Retirement Questions, Answered

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're bringing you an extra special mailbag with friend of the show and Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning at Morningstar, Chr...

Ep 444: Are You Overworked? Here’s How To Fix It

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Admit it: You’re overworked. We spend more time working in America than any other developed country. And maybe you think we’re working extra hours...

HerMoney Classic: We’re Lonely. Let’s Fight It With Friendship.

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you made a new friend? A real friend, not an online one, a friend that you can actually grab brunch with, or go for a walk with...

Ep 443: How To Be A Good Friend (Without Going Broke)

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know that our connections to our families, our friends, and our communities are SO important — so important that when we don’t maintain them, o...

Mailbag: What to do when your employee terminates your pension, plus how to kick off your freelance writing career.

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are bringing you two mailbag questions with our incredible listeners. First, we'll be talking to Beth. She is calling in from upstate New Yor...

Ep 442: Find Your Financial Safe Space

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Money is SO personal, and no matter how prepared you think you are to meet your money goals, there are many factors that can throw a wrench into your ...

HerMoney Classic: An Insider’s Guide To Cars: Buying and Selling

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It finally happened…the Fed lowered interest rates, by a greater-than-expected half a percentage point when they met on Wednesday. This was the firs...

Ep 441: The New Rules For Retirement

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, AARP released a survey that found that one in five Americans over 50 reported having no retirement savings, and over half don’t th...

A “CD Tsunami” Is Coming: Are You Ready?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CDs (Certificates of Deposit) often get dismissed as "your parent's savings plan"—safe but, let's be honest, a little boring. But in today's high-in...

Mailbag: How to decide if you need an annuity and when to close those high-interest credit cards

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this double-feature Mailbag, Jean talks to Kathryn and Audrey. Kathryn is a little over a decade from retirement and recently started a new job. In...

Ep 440: Easy, Effective, and Inexpensive: How To Simplify Your Beauty Routine and Save Money

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From lip butter to Botox, people today are shelling out a lot of money on beauty products and procedures. According to The Aesthetic Society, people i...