HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Episodes
Ep 280: Taking Risks and Making Choices
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The reason why risks seem like such a big deal is because we never really know if we’re going to be successful. We might fail. But what if we could ...
Bonus Mailbag #28: Paying For College + Retirement
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can we ensure a healthy retirement for ourselves + a successful financial start for our children? This Mailbag-only episode is all about college a...
Ep 279: Becoming A Boundary Boss: You Can Say No
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you say "yes" to things you don't want to do? We all have our boundaries tested from time to time, but we have to guard our free time and...
Ep 278: We're Lonely. Let's Fight It With Friendship.
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though we're back sharing real-life hugs and kisses instead of just texting digital hearts back and forth, the truth is, we're lonely. 61% of Am...
Ep 277: Earn Your First $100K
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is "rich" to you? How much are you looking to save before you feel "comfortable"? Tori Dunlap, CEO of Her First 100k is dedicated to fighting fin...
Bonus Mailbag #27: Mortgages, Rental Income And Recasting A Loan
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re planning on buying, selling, renting a property, refinancing, or just waiting out this crazy market, we’ve got you covered. In this...
Ep 276: Feeling Stuck? How To Figure Out What You Want To Do
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know of absolutely no one whose careers were a straight-arrow trajectory, who absolutely loved very single job they've ever had. Sometimes, our job...
Ep 275: #SoberCurious? This Show Is For You
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Americans drank more — a lot more — last year. Alcohol sales were up by 54%, and women’s “heavy drinking days” increased by 41%. With wine-f...
Ep 274: How To Get Hired Now
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s been a shift in the job market. More jobs can be done remotely than ever before. More companies are hiring. And — great news — salaries ...
Ep 273: Help! I Have Nothing To Wear
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should we wear to work? What looks good in the modern office? Fashion and beauty expert Jacqui Stafford gives us a rundown on the investment piec...
Ep 272: How The Best Investors Do It
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an investor? Do you want to be more successful at playing the markets? In this episode, we're looking at what makes a “great” investor, an...
Ep 271: Budgeting Without Tears
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s at the top of your list of needs? Specifically, your financial needs? Maybe — just maybe — you need a budget. At HerMoney, we would argue...
Ep 270: Are We Owned By Amazon?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Americans spent $143 billion on mobile apps in 2020. Since the pandemic began, Amazon's sales have grown by more than 40% and its stock nearly doubled...
Ep 269: How To Change
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of the last year, it seems change happened all around us — but this week’s episode is for those who are aspiring to change themsel...
Ep 268: Home Design On A Budget
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 16 million people have moved recently, and millions more looking to create more beautiful living spaces. But how do we know where to start, how...
Ep 267: The Menopause Manifesto
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jen Gunter, “Twitter’s resident OB/GYN,” and author of the bestseller, “The Vagina Bible,” joins us for a candid discussion about what i...
Ep 266: Weddings In 2021
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are nuptials in your future? Whether you're a bride, a bridesmaid or a guest, things look different this year. Many brides are hosting “minimonies" ...
Bonus Mailbag #26: The Ultimate Guide To IRAs
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much to unpack with IRAs — individual retirement accounts — that we did a dedicated Mailbag episode to tackle your most pressing ques...
Ep 265: IRAs: Everything You Need To Know
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re tackling all things IRAs — individual retirement accounts — because there is SO much there: traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, IRA con...
Ep 264: The Financial Checkup You Need Now
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our families are a big reason why so many women stepped out of the workforce during COVID. But after putting others first for over a year now, it's ti...
Ep 263: The Best Investing Tips For Moms (And Everyone Else!)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The majority of women — 77% — say they see money in terms of what it can do for their families. And while family = life, your money is the tool th...
Ep 262: Get Good With Money
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than 85% of women are stressed about their finances, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista, tells us all how to “...
Ep 261: Make Your Space Work With HGTV’s Tiffany Brooks
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
70% of us are planning to redecorate our homes this year. Are you one of them? Tiffany Brooks, host of HGTV’s “Smart Home” and “Rock The Block...
Ep 260: Get Paid What You’re Worth
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What should we be doing now to earn more? To not only know our worth but be paid our worth? Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid, tells us ho...
Ep 259: Find Your Confidence
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The gender confidence gap is real. So, what can we do? Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of the book, “Living The Confidence Code” are here to...
Ep 258: Reinvent Your Career
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you rethinking what you want out of your working life, or looking for a new job? Almost half of us make a major career change at some point, but w...
Ep 257: How Women Over 50 Can Reclaim Workplace Power And Confidence
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the future is definitely still female, the truth is, we lost far more women than men from the workforce this past year with COVID, many of them ...
Ep 256: How To Land A Job In A Tough Market
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the down economy and record unemployment, thousands of companies ARE hiring. If you lost your job or if you know that it’s time for a change...
Ep 255: Tame Stress And Cure Your Busy Brain
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you distracted? Stressed? Unable to focus or sleep without thoughts racing? Us, too. Thankfully, neurologist and integrative medicine specialist D...
Ep 254: College Costs: Navigating, Negotiating, and Knowing How Much To Spend
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These days, it’s easy to spend $300,000 on four years of education. But what’s really “worth it”? How much should you be spending and where sh...
Ep 253: How To Find And Choose A Financial Planner
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we answer the two questions that Jean gets asked most often: When do I need a financial advisor, and how do I find one? Pam Krueger, founder and...
Ep 252: Why Modern Dating Is In Crisis
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you swiping right on potential new partners? A majority of women say their dating lives aren’t going well, but apps are more popular than ever. ...
Ep 251: Short Selling, GameStop, and What’s Really Happening On Wall Street
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the thoughtful, long-haul investor, the news this past week has been frustrating and confusing. What happened with GameStop? What is a “short sa...
Ep 250: How To Turn Your Art Into An Income Stream
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From selling greeting cards at a local gift shop to $1 billion in lifetime sales — that’s the incredible path of artist Mary Engelbreit, who tells...
Ep 249: How To Earn 7 Figures
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to make a change with a new job, career growth or a raise? Then listen to everything Rachel Rodgers, CEO of Hello Seven, has to tell u...
Ep 248: How To Budget (Even If You’ve Never Budgeted Before)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where are you spending? Where are you saving? Are you making truly meaningful decisions about your money? Are you making progress towards your bigger ...
Ep 247: How To Talk To Your Parents About Their Money
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When the time comes for us to support an elderly family member, finances are a big piece of the puzzle. But what does this mean for you, as a potentia...
Bonus Mailbag #25: Career Changes And Salary Loss
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These last few months have turned our working lives upside down. Jean dives in to tackle your most pressing career-related challenges. We talk about m...
Ep 246: Gabby Bernstein On How To Make 2021 Your Most Powerful Year Yet
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Bernstein tells us how we can successfully move into 2021 with open minds, open hearts, and a healthy dose of optimism. As a lifestyle guru, a f...
Bonus Mailbag #24: Life Insurance, Wills & Dependents
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean dives into questions about life insurance (and how much of it we really need) and Dependent Care FSAs. Jean also ad...
Ep 245: Wealth And Why Women Need To Talk About It
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, Jennifer Risher, has invited the world to talk about money and what it means to have too much of it, with her memoir, "We Need To...
Ep 244: Karamo On Finding Fulfillment In A Crazy Year
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A crazy year is coming to a close, and we’re looking to channel holiday spirit in any way we can, despite not being able to gather with friends and ...
Ep 243: OK, Boomer: How Millennials Got Left Behind (And What To Do About It)
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’re probably familiar with the “OK, Boomer” meme… But it’s not just a sarcastic dismissal — it’s a recognition that millennials are i...
Ep 242: How To ‘Adult’ Without Burnout
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although by now we’ve all found our new ‘COVID routines,’ we’ve also found our COVID ruts, with more drudgery and ‘adulting.’ Katina Mount...
Bonus Mailbag #23: Real Estate And Refinancing
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Home sales are up, and you have real estate questions! We’re diving into all of them. First, we hear from a listener who is unsure whether or not to...
Ep 241: Leaving Work To Care For Loved Ones: What You Need To Know
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many women leave the workforce to care for someone they love. But how do we do it while compensating for our lost savings opportunity? Even a one year...
Ep 240: Why You Should ‘Die With Zero’
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We love saving money, but how much is too much? Bill Perkins, author of ‘Die With Zero’ argues that the more time and money we can invest in our e...
Ep 239: Why Every Woman We Know Is Exhausted — And How To Make A Change
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ask any woman on the street today, and she’ll probably tell you she’s shouldering more worry, more responsibility, more of the invisible “mental...
Ep 238: How To Invest In Real Estate (Passively!)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As appealing as an investment in real estate sounds, many of us don’t want to be landlords, which is why we’re talking about investing passively i...
Ep 237: How Women Are Going To Shape The Election
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on next Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Election Day. This year, women are expected to turn out in record numbers to have our voices heard. Why? Fran...
Ep 236: How To Become An Angel Investor
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to become an angel investor? Someone who provides funding for small startups or entrepreneurs? Brianna McDonald, President of Global Investment N...
Ep 235: How to Finally Write Your Novel While Working Full-Time
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone have just one job anymore? This week, we’re diving into what it looks like to realize a dream while still working full-time. We’re lea...
Ep 234: How To Be A Mentor To The Next Generation of Women
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about the young women in your life, what comes to mind? What do you want most for them to realize and achieve, and how do you want to h...
Ep 233: Seeking Big Friendship? Call Your Girlfriend
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you connect with the people in your life who make it rich — with the friends who you love most? We sit down with Aminatou Sow and Ann Fried...
Ep 232: The Step-By-Step Guide To Applying For College
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How long has it been since you applied to college? These days it seems every school wants something different, but the process doesn’t have to be an...
Ep 231: How To Secure A Seat At The Table
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the ugly truths that keep women of color from having a seat at the table in corporate America? Minda Harts, author of “The Memo: Wh...
Ep 230: Training Your Brain For Financial Success
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Financial success doesn’t come overnight, but it can come if we learn to retrain our brains to achieve our most important money goals. We chat with ...
Ep 229: How To Buy A Car And Be Smart With Big Purchases
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When’s the last time you got a bargain? This week, we’re talking about negotiating BIG purchases, like houses and cars, with Tonya Rapley, founder...
Bonus Mailbag #22: What To Do If You’ve Lost A Job Or Income
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us are struggling right now, and we're tackling listener questions on job loss. We hear from a listener who is unsure which source of incom...
Ep 228: The Pioneer Woman On Budget-Friendly Comfort Foods And Her Path To Success
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ree Drummond, best known as “The Pioneer Woman,” is one of the most loved chefs in America, and this week she sits down with us to talk about her ...
Ep 227: How To Communicate In A Remote Work World
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve entered into a new era of workplace communication, one in which we must offer empathy and transparency, and convey urgency and excitement, all...
Ep 226: How Your Investments Can Impact Change
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When invested the right way, your money can impact change while also earning big returns. We break down what it means to put your money where your mou...
Ep 225: Taking Risks And The Art Of Bluffing
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What role does luck play in life? How does luck relate to fate, and how does all of this tie back into what we can and can’t control? We’re discus...
Bonus Mailbag #21: Planning Ahead: Family, Retirement & Real Estate
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into all your questions on investing in an IRA vs. a money market fund, what to do with your stocks during times of market vo...
Ep 224: Using Credit Card Rewards When You Can’t Travel
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When’s the last time you took a trip somewhere other than your local grocery store? And what are we supposed to do with all those credit card miles ...
Ep 223: What White Women Can Do To Be Allies For Women Of Color
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women of color are behind white women in almost every financial and career measurement. Today, we take a look at action steps that white women can ta...
Ep 222: Navigating The Healthcare System And Being Your Own Advocate
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Health matters have been a priority for all of us lately, and when we’re sick, the last thing we want to deal with are insurance questions and medic...
Ep 221: Entrepreneurship And Pathways To Success With Lauren Maillian
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Maillian, CEO of digitalundivided, joins us for a chat about Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, and the barriers women face in the world of fundra...
Ep 220: How Our Shopping And Spending Habits Are Changing
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Americans Are Shopping For Groceries Like It’s 1996.” That headline caught our eye because it’s true — we’re cooking at home, we’re ord...
Ep 219: Pride, Inclusion, And Eradicating Bias
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Smith, Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Obama and CEO of Shift7, joins us for a candid conversation on inclusion an...
Ep 218: Dieting, Body Image And Self Love
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dwell with these things, and we dwell within them every single day of our lives, so when one of these things is a source of negativity for us, it i...
Ep 217: How Do We Support Our Black Friends And Colleagues During This Time?
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jean sits down for an important discussion with Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent at CNBC. Sharon weighs in on how to show suppor...
Ep 216: Everything Women Need To Know About Social Security
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everything women need to know about social security, both today and in retirement, with Marcia Mantell, author of “What’s The Deal With Social Sec...
Ep 215: How To Rock Your LinkedIn Profile: The Ultimate Guide For Getting Hired
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we spruce up our LinkedIn profiles in order to stand out from the herd? Allison Nunes, workshop ambassador for LinkedIn’s “Rock Your Profil...
Ep 214: Move Over, Bro Culture: How Women Are Taking The Tech World
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Women in tech. It’s a broad topic, and Hilary Gosher, Managing Director at Insight Partners, is here to help us distill it all. She discusses the im...
Ep 213: CEO of Barstool Sports, Erika Nardini, On Startups, Success And Life In The C-Suite
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barstool sports now boasts 66 million monthly users and annual revenue of $100 million. Erika Nardini is the woman who took them to the top. She discu...
Ep 212: Kendra Scott On Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, And Giving Back
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kendra Scott’s classic jewelry designs sparkle, but not as much as her incredible philanthropic and educational efforts. She shares how she built he...
Ep 211: Small Businesses And Coronavirus: How To Support Entrepreneurs, And How They Can Thrive
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we help the small businesses in our lives succeed? How can entrepreneurs weather this storm? Scott Omelianuk, Editor-In-Chief of Inc. Magazine...
Ep 210: The Power Of Stepping Away: What It Really Means To Disconnect
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it truly mean to truly disconnect? Celeste Headlee, author of: “Do Nothing: How To Break Away From Overworking, Overdoing, And Under-livin...
Bonus Mailbag #20: Surviving And Thriving During Coronavirus
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your questions on filing for unemployment, pulling money out of a 401(k), and home refinancing. Also, converting your portfolio to cash, and a debate ...
Ep 209: Daily Rituals, Self Care And Healing: A How-To
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Schuster, VP of Talent and Development at Comedy Central, and author of “Buy Yourself The F*cking Lilies And Other Rituals To Fix Your Life Fro...
Ep 208: The Genius Of Women, With Janice Kaplan
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do 90% of people think geniuses are always men? Bestselling author and journalist Janice Kaplan discusses her book, “The Genius Of Women,” whi...
Ep 207: How To Make Good Decisions During Uncertain Times
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since coronavirus hit, we’ve been unsure what’s next with our jobs and income, our childrens’ education, our investments — and our health. C...
Ep 206: How Your Portfolio Can Weather The Coronavirus Storm, With Fidelity’s Jeanne Thompson
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the age of coronavirus, should you keep your investments as they are? Tweak a bit? Do something more drastic? This week we sat down with Jeanne Tho...
Ep 205: Suze Orman On Coronavirus, Your Retirement and Recession Fears
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Suze Orman is in the house! The author of ten New York Times bestsellers, is out with a new book, “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning St...
Ep 204: From Influencer to Entrepreneur With WeWoreWhat’s Danielle Bernstein
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a seriously successful influencer, this is the show for you. Danielle Bernstein is the founder of ...
Ep 203: What We Can Learn From Dominatrixes About How To Get Everything We Want
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who better to teach us about power — how we can hold it, get more of it, and use it to our advantage — than dominatrixes? Lindsay Goldwert is the ...
Ep 202: Something Missing From Your Day To Day? How To Form True Connections At Work
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Melanie Katzman, author of “Connect First: 52 Simple Ways To Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy At Work,” dives into some of the simple thing...
Ep 201: Girls Who Invest And How To Get More Women Managing Money Than Ever Before
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at how we can get more women to become active investors, and how we can recognize if a career in investing is right for us. J...
Bonus Mailbag #19: Love & Money Special
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean offers advice to a couple struggling with budgeting and credit card debt. We also hear from a mom wondering if her ...
Ep 200: Why Happiness Eludes Overachievers, Even When We “Have It All”
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business coach Keren Eldad guides us in what it means to be an overachiever, and what drives us to want to be among them. How can we all avoid burnout...
Ep 199: Abby Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments On Career Growth, Female Investors, Risk Tolerance And More
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, sits down with Jean to talk about her career progression at Fidelity, and female investors. Ab...
Ep 198: How To Protect Yourself From The Latest (And Incredibly Clever) Scams, With Frank Abagnale
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here to dish on how to stay safe from would-be scammers is Frank Abagnale, author of the book “Scam Me If You Can.” Yes, THAT Frank Abagnale — a...
Ep 197: Living Childfree And Making Empowered Decisions Around Motherhood
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maxine Trump is the writer, producer and director of the film, “To Kid or Not To Kid,” which confronts societal expectations around motherhood. We...
Ep 196: How To Successfully Take A Career Break
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jean talks to Stacey Delo and Jennifer Gefsky, co-authors of “Your Turn: Careers, Kids and Comebacks — A Working Mother’s Guide.” They run Apr...
Ep 195: Selling A Home, Moving, Renovations, Downsizing And More
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All things moving and selling your home, with Caroline Carter, founder and CEO of Done in a Day. Caroline dives into how we can all bring our stress l...
Ep 194: How To Be More Productive Than Ever In 2020
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will this be the year you secure that promotion, land a new job or start your side hustle? Julie Morgenstern is here to tell us how to get there. Juli...
Bonus Mailbag #18: Credit, Credit Cards and Debt
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean answers a question about how business credit cards can impact your personal credit, and how adding a child to your ...
Bonus Mailbag #17: College, Education And Student Loans
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean advises a woman who co-signed for her daughter’s student loans and is now struggling to repay the debt. We also h...
Bonus Mailbag #16: Retirement and Investing
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean advises a woman on how much she really needs to save for retirement. Is $1.7 million per person the right amount? J...