Friends Who Talk About Money

Money intersects with and impacts nearly all our relationships and experiences, but discussing it has always been considered taboo. We think it should be celebrated. Hosted by Claire Wasserman, writer and financial advocate, Friends Who Talk About Money brings friends, families and couples together to talk about an element of their relationship that they might otherwise avoid: money. In each episode, Claire will also interview subject matter experts to offer insights based on the conversation and help listeners navigate similar situations in their own lives.

Episodes

Financial Wake-up Call | The pandemic prompts former roommates to stop hitting snooze on their financial future

March 15, 2021 • 33 min

While the pandemic has brought numerous challenges and anxieties, it has also provided people with the opportunity to reset, both personally and financially. For best friends and former roommates, Molly and Ashley, NYC quarantine offered them each a chance to revisit their relationship with money, specifically their spending and saving habits. Exactly one year later, both women have transformed their financial mindsets and adopted ...

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Old School vs. New School | A mother-daughter duo discovers what comes after high school isn’t so cut and dried after all

March 1, 2021 • 29 min

Read more expert insights on how to plan for college if your family finances are changing: https://www.johnhancock.com/ideas-insights/planning-for-college-with-changing-family-finances.html?cid=hx2o1m8fPmqnF9IXNG

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What’s Mine Is…Mine | A couple faces the financial discord that threatens their harmonious relationship

February 16, 2021 • 33 min

After four years, two apartments, multiple job changes and a pandemic, partners Weslie and Patrick are beginning to realize that while their relationship has gotten serious, their approach to money is stuck in the friend zone. They discuss their opposing financial attitudes, what’s holding them back and how they can find common ground. This episode’s expert is financial writer Jackie Lam, who specializes in relationships and the e...

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Roommates, again | A family discusses how their financial values work together under one roof

February 1, 2021 • 29 min

Since the start of the pandemic, young adults have been moving back home at record rates. And while rooming with the ‘rents is a great way to save money (and enjoy some extra home-cooked meals), it’s also a test of expectations and communication. Parents Zelda and Everett talk with their daughter, Donnis, about the emotional and financial impact of having three generations under one roof and the priorities that help them make it wo...

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The Conversation No One Wants to Have | Close-knit cousins talk loss, loved ones and life insurance lessons

January 19, 2021 • 33 min

For more insights on how to protect your family's future, John Hancock has you covered: https://www.johnhancock.com/ideas-insights.html?page=1&filter=insure&cid=oyIBZlZmLdf2cf6CsP

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What Money Taboo? | Two friends realize the power of open and honest money chats

January 4, 2021 • 30 min

Somewhere along the way, talking about money with friends became taboo – how much we make, what our financial goals are and how we can reach them. But fortunately, that’s never been the case for Candace and Erica. In fact, for these longtime friends, it’s quite the opposite. For years, they’ve talked openly and honestly about all things money in their accountability group and it’s paid off in all sorts of ways. This episode’s expe...

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Retirement Plans Left High & Dry | A couple redefines what it means to be wealthy

December 7, 2020 • 30 min

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Picking up the Pieces | A mother and son discuss pulling together through financial collapse

November 23, 2020 • 33 min

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Friends Who Talk About Money Update

October 26, 2020 • 2 min

Over the past few months, we’ve heard from friends, families and couples, who have opened up about their very unique money stories. We can’t get enough of these financial heart-to-hearts, and we hope you’ve been loving them too. We are excited to continue celebrating the power of money conversations, and we’re working on a new batch of episodes coming soon. Thanks for listening to Friends Who Talk About Money from John Hancock and ...

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The Mother of All Money Talks | What to expect (financially) when you’re expecting

September 28, 2020 • 33 min

Anna, a mother of four, and Tiana, who’s expecting her first child, have been friends for over a decade. In that time, they’ve talked about anything and everything, with one notable exception: money. As Tiana’s due date rapidly approaches, she realizes it’s better late than never to tap into her friend’s vast experience and knowledge about the financial realities of parenthood. Next, Carly Leahy, Cofounder of Modern Fertility, di...

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Better Late Than Never | A mother-daughter duo finally start talking money

September 14, 2020 • 31 min

Cultural and generational differences play a big role in the financial relationship between parents and their adult children. In traditional African culture, parents and children simply don’t discuss finances, and for Ornella and her mother, Didi, that was certainly the case. That is, until Ornella followed in Didi’s footsteps and opened up a restaurant that serves traditional African food. Then everything changed, and they’re neve...

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BFFs (Best Financial Friends) | Childhood friends discuss their definitions of financial freedom and how they plan to achieve it

August 31, 2020 • 33 min

What does financial freedom mean to you? Childhood friends Armie and Carl discuss their ever-changing definitions of the phrase, and how their early experiences with money, unique career paths, and decades of friendship have influenced it over time. Then, Dominique Broadway, millennial personal finance expert and Founder of Finances Demystified, shares her thoughts on the power of changing one's mindset through daily money affi...

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Bonus Episode: Risk & Reward | Co-founders talk about the financial and emotional aspects of risk-taking

August 24, 2020 • 21 min

On this special episode, Claire swaps seats from host to guest, and chats with her Ladies Get Paid co-founder and the yin to her yang, Ashley Louise. They explore their different financial upbringings, attitudes about risk and money, and how those differences have helped them build their business and adjust to the changes brought upon by the pandemic.

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Sandwiched! | A couple discusses the financial balance of caring for both their toddler and aging parents

August 17, 2020 • 28 min

Are you in the sandwich generation? Start by asking yourself these five questions: https://www.johnhancock.com/financial-advice/ideas-insights/are-you-in-the-sandwich-generation.html?cid=XvmzUt68HxYVpAarSt

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What’s Mine is…Ours | A young couple talks about their individual money mindsets and their shared future

August 3, 2020 • 31 min

Martha and Dave have been dating for a couple years, but it wasn’t until a sudden shift in living situations (hi, Coronavirus) that they started to talk seriously about what’s next. Recent conversations have exposed their very different financial backgrounds, mindsets and values. Listen in as Martha and Dave talk money, marriage and more. Then, hear what Connor Spiro, Certified Financial Planner at John Hancock, says about the impo...

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Your Turn to Win the Bread | A husband and wife talk about what happens when breadwinners trade places

July 20, 2020 • 26 min

Going from two steady household incomes to one is difficult and, let’s face it, costly. Throw in two small children and a pandemic, and it’s even more complicated. But that’s just what Holly and Jamie did when they decided Jamie would become a stay-at-home dad. Listen to see how they navigate financial stability, emotional fulfillment and adjusting goals in this time of great change. Then, guest expert Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Founder...

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Out of Office | Two best friends talk about their road to retirement and the sweet life once they get there

July 7, 2020 • 36 min

Julie and Tammy have been best friends ever since meeting on a moonlit bike ride. They’ve stood by each other through marriage, divorce, career changes, personal loss, and now…retirement. Hear how their financial mindsets have shifted over the years and the impact “the ‘Rona” has on their retirement plans and perspectives. Also, get advice from Patrick Murphy, CEO of John Hancock Retirement, on the role flexibility plays in plannin...

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One Big Happy Family Plan | A family of four talks about how to divide (and conquer) family finances

July 6, 2020 • 29 min

Bob, Gari, and their two grown children, Leslie and Jack, discuss the highs and lows of family finances. What can kids learn about finances from their parents and vice versa? How does our upbringing affect our financial literacy and values? And are you ever too old to be on your parents’ cell phone plan? Plus, Priya Malani, founder and CEO of Stash Wealth, weighs in on the fragile nature of family financial dynamics and the importa...

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Just Between Us | Two friends talk about building each other up through work, life and money

July 6, 2020 • 30 min

Carena and Dorothy have known each other since law school, and even though their careers have taken different twists and turns, they’ve remained close friends and confidants. From their early days of having “meetings in the middle” in their shared office, no money topic is off the table. See how their frequent and candid financial conversations have influenced their careers, relationships and lives. And, hear from guest expert Cary...

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Introducing Friends Who Talk About Money

June 18, 2020 • 1 min

It’s time we stopped stressing about the financial elephant in the room, and started addressing it. Introducing, Friends Who Talk About Money.

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Old School vs. New School | A mother-daughter duo discovers what comes after high school isn’t so cut and dried after all

What’s Mine Is…Mine | A couple faces the financial discord that threatens their harmonious relationship

Roommates, again | A family discusses how their financial values work together under one roof

The Conversation No One Wants to Have | Close-knit cousins talk loss, loved ones and life insurance lessons

What Money Taboo? | Two friends realize the power of open and honest money chats

Retirement Plans Left High & Dry | A couple redefines what it means to be wealthy

Picking up the Pieces | A mother and son discuss pulling together through financial collapse

Friends Who Talk About Money Update

The Mother of All Money Talks | What to expect (financially) when you’re expecting

Better Late Than Never | A mother-daughter duo finally start talking money

BFFs (Best Financial Friends) | Childhood friends discuss their definitions of financial freedom and how they plan to achieve it

Bonus Episode: Risk & Reward | Co-founders talk about the financial and emotional aspects of risk-taking

Sandwiched! | A couple discusses the financial balance of caring for both their toddler and aging parents

What’s Mine is…Ours | A young couple talks about their individual money mindsets and their shared future

Your Turn to Win the Bread | A husband and wife talk about what happens when breadwinners trade places

Out of Office | Two best friends talk about their road to retirement and the sweet life once they get there

One Big Happy Family Plan | A family of four talks about how to divide (and conquer) family finances

Just Between Us | Two friends talk about building each other up through work, life and money

Introducing Friends Who Talk About Money

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Financial Wake-up Call | The pandemic prompts former roommates to stop hitting snooze on their financial future

Old School vs. New School | A mother-daughter duo discovers what comes after high school isn’t so cut and dried after all

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