Money Moves for Modern Midlife Women

In this episode of Blueprint Breakers, I sit down with Sherry Finkel Murphy, a certified financial planner with a passion for helping women navigate their financial futures. Sherry shares her inspiring journey of career reinvention and provides valuable insights into financial planning for women, especially as they enter their 50s and beyond. We discuss the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, investing in health, and planning flexible career moves to ensure financial stability. Sherry also debunks some common financial myths and offers practical advice on how to avoid making costly mistakes. Tune in to discover how you can take control of your financial destiny and make the most of the years ahead.

About Sherry Finkel Murphy

Sherry Finkel Murphy, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC® is the Founder and CEO of  Madrina Molly™, a content community and platform that delivers financial and longevity planning education for women through powerful storytelling. With over 40 years of experience spanning multiple successful careers, Sherry brings unmatched expertise, wit, and creativity to a generation redefining retirement and reinvention.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), and Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), Sherry focuses on the realities of the midlife generations—balancing multi-generational obligations while crafting a path to encore careers, meaningful experiences, and long-term vitality. With life expectancy stretching longer than ever, Sherry champions the idea that ‘we have more runway than we think,’ reframing how we approach this extended chapter of life.

Known for her relatable insights—like navigating the “Triple-Decker Club Sandwich Generation” and the importance of carving out a "F*CK You Fund"—Sherry helps women in their midlife and beyond think creatively about financial freedom and longevity planning. Her approachable style and financial acumen fill critical gaps in traditional financial planning, offering practical solutions for a modern retirement landscape.

In January 2024, Sherry successfully sold her financial planning practice to focus entirely on Madrina Molly™ and mentoring the next generation of financial advisors. She is a trusted voice and thought leader for women who are NOT YOUNG -  but NOT DONE, helping them to live boldly and plan with purpose.

About Amy Palmer

As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.

After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.

Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!

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