HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Anyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!
Episodes
August 27, 2025 • 35 mins
When you hear the words estate planning, do your eyes glaze over? Or maybe you assume it's something you'll get to “one day”? In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with powerhouse elder law attorney and former New York State legislator Ann-Margaret Carrozza to explain why estate planning is not just for the wealthy, and why it matters way more than most of us think.
Ann-Margaret breaks down exactly what needs to go in your plan,...
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August 22, 2025 • 36 mins
We’ve officially hit Peak 65, the historic moment when more Americans than ever are turning 65. But retirement in 2025 looks nothing like it used to.
In this eye-opening episode of Your Money Map, Jean Chatzky sits down with generational researcher Jason Dorsey to explore how Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and even Millennials are rethinking retirement — financially, emotionally, and socially.
💬 Topics We Cover:
Why 65 is no longe...
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August 20, 2025 • 37 mins
Social Security is back in the headlines, and the news isn’t exactly comforting. Words like shortfall and cuts are sparking real fear among retirees, near-retirees, and younger workers who wonder if the program will even be there for them.
In this episode, Jean sits down with Michelle Singletary, nationally syndicated personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, to break it all down:
What a potential 20–25% shortfall in...
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August 15, 2025 • 28 mins
This week, we’re bringing you the first episode of our new series: A Week In Her Wallet, where real women track their spending for seven days — every swipe, tap, and temptation — and then reflect on not just what they bought, but why.
In this episode, we're joined by Lizzie, a 41-year-old chiropractor, mom of two, and small-town New Englander who is all about spending with intention. She's self-employed, passionate about local bus...
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August 13, 2025 • 35 mins
Debt isn’t just a number on a statement — for so many of us, it’s tied to shame, secrecy, and the pressure to keep up. This week, Jean sits down with Jamie Feldman, writer, producer, and co-host of the Debt Heads podcast, who went from ignoring her $18,000 in consumer debt to tackling it head-on… and talking about it openly with the world.
If you’ve ever felt alone in your money struggles, this conversation will remind you: you’re...
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August 8, 2025 • 16 mins
In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by financial feminist icon Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and host of the Financial Feminist podcast. Tori returns to tackle some of your most pressing financial dilemmas.
💳 One listener is drowning in $100,000 of credit card debt despite making $180K/year. What can she do next when consolidation loans and HELOCs are off the table?
✈️ Another wants to know...
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August 7, 2025 • 37 mins
This week, we’re sounding the alarm on a story that hasn’t gotten nearly enough attention but could have major consequences for your paycheck, retirement, taxes, and future.
Jean sits down with HerMoney favorite and leading labor economist Kathryn Edwards to unpack the recent firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) chief and why it could undermine the very data we rely on to understand inflation, jobs, and the strength of ...
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August 6, 2025 • 37 mins
Women are building wealth like never before and doing it with confidence, strategy, and purpose. In this episode, Jean sits down with Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100K and host of the Financial Feminist podcast, to talk all things investing, financial power, and the game-changing “Great Wealth Transfer” that’s already underway.
Whether you’re ready to invest for the first time, build better financial systems, or just stop ap...
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August 1, 2025 • 29 mins
As more companies push for a return to the office, one thing is clear: workplace etiquette has never felt murkier. What’s the right way to navigate a hybrid schedule, an in-person meeting full of “old-school” colleagues, or a toxic work environment that feels impossible to escape?
In this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of the new book E...
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July 30, 2025 • 30 mins
This week, we’re talking politics, but not the messy gridlock in Washington. We’re going hyper-local. Because local elections shape our neighborhoods, our schools, our budgets, and our rights. And right now, women are stepping up to lead the charge.
Jean Chatzky sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We're In Charge, and Sarah Pierce, HerMoney’s own managing editor and the first female May...
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July 25, 2025 • 33 mins
What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a chrysalis? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Jean Chatzky sits down with the always-inspiring Chip Conley — entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy — to talk reinvention, purpose, and how to make the second half of life the best half.
If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our...
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July 23, 2025 • 34 mins
What happens when a physician becomes a financial planner? You get someone who truly understands that your health and wealth are inseparable. In this live episode from the Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago, Jean Chatzky sits down with Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, MD, CFP®, and founder of Life Planning Partners, to explore how women can better prepare for their financial futures by making smart health and money choices today.
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July 18, 2025 • 22 mins
Divorce is hard—emotionally, logistically, and yes, financially. But it doesn’t have to be devastating. In this special HerMoney mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky welcomes back family law attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to answer real listener questions from women going through divorce.
💡 Topics Covered:
“How can I bullet-proof my finances before filing for divorce when my spouse is likely to fight me on everything...
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In this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with attorney and Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine to unpack the tiny financial landmines that derail even the most amicable splits.
From Netflix passwords and travel points to start-up equity and forgotten retirement accounts, Erin shares the overlooked details that can lead to drawn-out negotiations, unexpected legal fees, and serious resentment. Plus, she breaks down why the way ...
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July 11, 2025 • 22 mins
In today’s Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn are diving into the issues that keep many of us up at night: how to plan for long-term care, whether it's actually possible to over-save for retirement, and how to know when it's okay to step off the corporate treadmill for good.
💡 Topics Covered:
Managing $2M in assets with no heirs
When it’s okay to slow down on saving for retirement
Navigating job loss in your 50s and redefinin...
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July 9, 2025 • 37 mins
This week, we’re giving you an exclusive first listen to the brand-new season of our sister podcast, How She Does It! Hosted by our friend and Fast Money panelist Karen Finerman, this season kicks off with none other than journalist, author, and TODAY host Jenna Bush Hager.
She reflects on the emotional goodbye with Hoda, the importance of choosing the right life partner, and how she’s rewriting the playbook for women in media and...
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July 4, 2025 • 25 mins
In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating how to prepare for the future as single moms.
First up is Rebecca, a mom of two in Oregon, about 15 years out from retirement. She’s wondering if she’s doing enough to get there. Then we hear from Sarah, a mom in Virginia with a big question: If something happens to her, how can she ensure her assets go directly to her daughter, not her ex?
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July 2, 2025 • 31 mins
This week, Jean sits down with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving, to talk about what happens when caregiving collides with career, finances, and identity, especially for younger women.
Whether you’re in the thick of caregiving now or you just know it’s on the horizon, Jennifer’s insights will help you feel seen, supported, and more prepared for the road ahead.
And we have an exciting sneak ...
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June 27, 2025 • 30 mins
Is the fog of uncertainty clouding your vision of retirement? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map, our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, Jean Chatzky sits down with Roger Whitney, a financial planner, podcast host, and founder of the Rock Retirement Club, to clear the air. Roger shares his game-changing “Four Pillars” framework for a confident retirement and explains how starting with your values — not jus...
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June 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Women are on the verge of controlling more wealth than ever before, but are we ready to manage it, grow it, and make it last?
This week, Jean sits down with Hilary Hendershott, Certified Financial Planner, founder of Hendershott Wealth Management, and host of the Love Your Money podcast. Together, Jean and Hilary dig into what it really takes to retire comfortably, and why so many women are falling behind. From understanding the p...
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