October 3, 2025 • 15 mins
In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by Yahoo Finance senior columnist and author Kerry Hannon — and she’s tackling your most pressing retirement questions.
In this episode, Jean and Kerry dive into:
Whether to cash out a paid-up life insurance policy
How to invest in ESG funds without overpaying on fees
What to look for in a financial advisor before you retire
How to know if and when you’re truly ready to stop working
And Kerry’s favorite tip from her new book Retirement Bites: how to design an ideal week in retirement
🔗 Resources mentioned:
InvestingFixx.com (Jean’s investing club — first month is free!)Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor through WealthrampKerry’s site: kerryhannon.com
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