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

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 mean for your financial future. As tensions rise in the Middle East, the U.S. has officially entered the war with military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Markets are up (for now), oil prices are jittery, and inflation remains a wild card. To help us break it all down, Jean is joined by Ben Wheeler, international relations analyst and co-host of the Unclassified podcast. Together, they explore how geopolitical conflict impacts everything from your 401(k) to the gas pump. So, should you be looking at defense stocks? Is now the time to hold more cash or invest in energy? Could a gold or oil play be smart right now, and what about crypto? If you’re wondering how to shore up your financial house in uncertain times, this is the conversation you need to hear. If more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try… 💼 FinanceFixx ⁠4-Week Coaching Program⁠: Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money with expert coaching and real accountability. ⁠6-Week Pre-Retirement Program⁠: Thinking about retirement? We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈⁠InvestingFixx⁠: A dynamic club for women who are ready to grow their wealth and build investing confidence. Learn, connect, and start investing—your first month is completely free. Please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts and share with the women in your life who are ready to own their financial future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices