HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

What do you do when you get a medical bill that's more than you can afford? How do you negotiate, settle for less, or get your insurance company to step in and cover more? Today, we’re asking all those questions of Braden Pan, founder and CEO of Resolve, a company that negotiates your medical bills on your behalf, and to date has saved people more than $16 Million. In Mailbag, we talk money optimi...

The competition to be seen and heard on social media is fierce. So, what is life really like for an influencer, and how much do they earn? Kris Collins, “KallMeKris” has 43.3 million followers on TikTok, 5.5 million subscribers on YouTube and nearly 2 million followers on Instagram. She weighs in on what it really means to be an “influencer” and what it takes to build a brand using social media,....

This week we’re talking about money with Rebecca Walker, editor of the book, “Women Talk Money: Breaking The Taboo.” Listen in as Jean and Rebecca talk money trauma, reimagining our relationships with money, financial lessons, and the gender and racial wealth gaps. In Thrive, we discuss the best books and educational sources for retirement, and in Thrive, the red flags women should look out for wh...

This week, we’re tackling your retirement questions, with certified financial planner Rose Niang. We talk about selling property vs. becoming a landlord, relocating to a cheaper part of the country, how to save when you’re starting late, and a Roth 403b vs. a Roth IRA. If you have a question you’d like Jean to tackle on an upcoming episode, please reach out to us at mailbag@hermoney.com. Learn mor...

Women — particularly women of color — are often asked to conform and perform in very specific ways in order to be accepted or taken seriously. It’s exhausting. This week, we’re discussing burnout, trauma, and how women of color can be respected for their full spectrum of ideas and perspective they bring to the workforce, with Deepa Purushothaman, author of THE FIRST, THE FEW, THE ONLY: How Women o...

Forging new friendships. For adults, it can be tough. We’re talking befriending and de-friending, celebrating, apologizing, and everything in-between, with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, authors of the book, “I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants).” We talk internet friendships, cheap dinner parties, friendship apps, and more. In Mailbag, we tackle questions on annuities and health insur...

Are you looking to inspire a young adult in your life to become financially responsible and independent? We sit down with Bobbi Rebell, CFP and author of “Launching Financial Grownups” to take your questions. We cover: How to teach your kids to be good with money when you aren’t great yourself, what to say to an adult child who needs financial help when you need to save for your own goals, and how...

Ursula Burns paved the way for so many women — particularly women of color — to gain a seat at the table, and to have our voices heard. She sits down with Jean this week for a candid conversation about career, race, family, and so much more. Ursula is the retired Chairman and CEO of Xerox, the founding Partner of private equity firm Integrum Holdings, and under President Barack Obama, she led the...

What do women actually need, now, in 2022, to get back into the workforce and have fruitful and meaningful careers and lives? Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and author of the new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work” joins us to discuss. (No, we don’t just need to break the glass ceiling — we need to rebuild the foundation of work itself.) In Mailbag, we tackle annuities, and get...

It’s time we took a critical look at our mental health. If you’re struggling, you are not alone. We chat with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of toy company Melissa & Doug, and creator of LifeLines, a mental health platform that helps women who are struggling. She gets tactical about how we can truly take care of ourselves, and offers techniques for surviving — and thriving. In Mailbag, we discuss l...

In this special on the stock market and the economy, we discuss what's happening on the world stage, and what it means for your money. We take a look at what you need to know about inflation, covid, the situation in the Ukraine, and a possible recession, as it relates to your portfolio, your 401(k), your IRA, your mortgage, your plans to buy a home, and so much more. With Ben Keys, an economist at...

Essential change is needed today for Black women in corporate America. How can we bridge the racial wealth gap and tackle the challenges Black women face in their careers, with retirement, and building wealth? FIRE coach Dr. Lakisha Simmons tells us how we can use this transition period in corporate America to ensure that more Black women are elevated to the C-suite, secure higher salaries, and in...

Why does so much financial advice only apply to the wealthy few? It's a question asked (and answered!) by Paco de Leon, founder of The Hell Yeah Group financial firm for creatives, and author of the book, Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances. She breaks down the money education we all need today, no matter how much we earn. In Mailbag, we talk about saving in an IRA if you’re un...

It’s time for some excitement in the kitchen, and ideas for how we can create new food favorites — and save money while we’re at it. Leanne Brown, chef and author of bestselling cookbook Good and Cheap breaks down how to eat well on $4.00 a day, and hacks for grocery shopping and preventing food waste. In Mailbag, retirement and savings priorities, and in Thrive, conversations to have before you g...

If dating apps just haven’t been working for you, you aren't alone. Not only are we spending more time on them than ever, we're also spending more money. So, how can we put our best foot forward to meet someone in 2022, without spending a fortune (and without meeting a Tinder Swindler)? Bela Gandhi, CEO of Smart Dating Academy, breaks down how to meet your perfect match... And to everyone in our H...

When we start losing our hard-earned money in the market, we want to put a stop to it. We want to take action. But statistically, we know that investors who stay the course do better over time than those who try to time the markets. Jinny Uppal, author of “IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results," dishes on why we should stop listening to the voice in our head that tempts us to a default action...

What does it mean to be financially confident? What about financially responsible? And how can we do it all during an era when our goals are ever-shifting? Because we all want to become more financially conscious along the way, too. Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, author of Financial Adulting, dishes on all. In Mailbag, we discuss ESPPs and how to set up a trust to ensure that your children get all you...

We've got a rundown on everything you wanted to know about investing in Bitcoin (or any other form of cryptocurrency) how to open a Coinbase (or other crypto trading) account, how much to invest, and more. If you're still sitting on the sidelines asking, "Should I?" or "Am I too late?" then this episode is for you. In Mailbag, we hear from a listener who’s son’s “Plan B” college choice turned out...

We dig into how you find a new job, how to get paid more for it, how far you can push employers when it comes to flexibility, salary and other perks, and how to write that resignation letter that’s been keeping you up at night. We do it all with Kathryn Minshew, CEO of The Muse. In Mailbag, we talk salary negotiation and refinancing student loans. P.S. Interested in joining our HerMoney Council? I...

During the pandemic, we lost 30 years of progress for women in the workforce. Today, more than 80% of CEOs are male, and women are often "punished" when they ask for a raise. We. Must. Take Action. Stacey Vanek Smith, author of “Machiavelli for Women" is here to help. Her book has been heralded as THE handbook for any woman who is ready to learn how to wield her power unapologetically and finally...

Drumroll, please! Not only is it our first episode of 2022, it also happens to be number 300 in this amazing HerMoney journey that we’ve all been on together since 2016… This week, we're doing a special Mailbag edition where our listeners call in and ask Jean their questions directly! Listen in as Jean advises on retirement and family planning, target date funds and a lost job. P.S. Don't forget t...

Where do you stand with your financial resolutions, and how can you make 2022 the year you reach your goals? We sit down with Meredith Stoddard, Vice President of Life Events Planning at Fidelity Investments, to answer your top questions, including how to save in an HSA and an emergency fund, getting a new job, asking for a raise, saving for retirement, and more. From all of us at HerMoney, Happy...

Ready to get organized and make money? We're walking you room-by-room to decide what’s worth keeping, what should be thrown away, what should be donated, and what should be sold. Professional organizer Anna Bauer walks us all through how to get a perfectly organized closet. In Mailbag, questions on long term care insurance, and on upgrading to an electric SUV. In Thrive, the foods you should buy i...

Wondering how best to invest for life’s myriad short- and long-term goals? Investing the “right” way is a complicated topic, with no single answer. That’s why on this week’s Bonus Mailbag, we tackle your investing questions, with the help of Ryan Viktorin, VP at Fidelity. Jean and Ryan advise listeners on what to do with liquid funds saved for a down payment on a house, selling investments in a ta...

This week, we're talking about investing for good — investing in the kinds of companies and funds that allow you to earn a profit, but that also have a hand in helping make our world a better place. Many companies are looking to elevate women, they're carbon neutral, and they're fighting the same fight for social justice and change that we are. But where do we even begin? Jean Case, CEO of the Cas...