HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Tara Schuster, VP of Talent and Development at Comedy Central, and author of “Buy Yourself The F*cking Lilies And Other Rituals To Fix Your Life From Someone Who Has Been There,” talks about how small daily indulgences are a form of self-care that can make our lives better. and how gratitude lists can change our entire perspective on thankfulness. Tara breaks down how she learned to “re-parent” he...

Why do 90% of people think geniuses are always men? Bestselling author and journalist Janice Kaplan discusses her book, “The Genius Of Women,” which details how generations of women have broken down seemingly unshakeable barriers, and the powerful forces that have rigged the system against us for centuries. We talk about the traits that many female geniuses share, how to tune out the “negative rad...

Since coronavirus hit, we’ve been unsure what’s next with our jobs and income, our childrens’ education, our investments — and our health.  Carl Richards, Certified Financial Planner author of “The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money,” joined us to discuss making good decisions without panicking, and a step-by-step approach to regaining feelings of control. In Mailbag, J...

In the age of coronavirus, should you keep your investments as they are? Tweak a bit? Do something more drastic? This week we sat down with Jeanne Thompson, Senior Vice President of Fidelity Workplace Consulting, to discuss our retirement contributions and how to make sure our investment mix is still on the money.  We talk about hardship withdrawals, 401(k) loans, and other liquidity solutions inc...

Suze Orman is in the house! The author of ten New York Times bestsellers, is out with a new book, “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime.”  Listen in as Jean and Suze dive into all the market worries surrounding coronavirus and the downturn in the markets, how 2020 differs from from what we saw in 2008, and the danger of getting out of the sto...

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a seriously successful influencer, this is the show for you.  Danielle Bernstein is the founder of world-renowned fashion blog and social media platform WeWoreWhat. She talks about her journey into entrepreneurship, what it’s like to find a business partner, and what it means to her to be a good role model for young women. In Mailbag, “recasting” a m...

Who better to teach us about power — how we can hold it, get more of it, and use it to our advantage — than dominatrixes? Lindsay Goldwert is the author of the book, “Bow Down: Lessons From Dominatrixes On How To Get Everything You Want,” and she says even women who aren’t comfortable with the concept of control can learn to assert it. It involves practice, asking tons of questions, and learning t...

Dr. Melanie Katzman,  author of “Connect First: 52 Simple Ways To Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy At Work,” dives into some of the simple things we can do to improve our working lives, and how to make our colleagues feel good in the process. We discuss how people who work from home can feel they are part of the group, and how much salary is “enough” to make us happy. In Mailbag, what inflation me...

In this episode, we look at how we can get more women to become active investors, and how we can recognize if a career in investing is right for us. Janet Cowell, the CEO of the nonprofit Girls Who Invest, dishes on the best ways to talk to young girls about investing, and how older women can get started in a career in finance. In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn tackle questions on how student loans imp...

In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean offers advice to a couple struggling with budgeting and credit card debt. We also hear from a mom wondering if her daughter should put her boyfriend on the lease for her apartment. Jean also guides a woman wondering how she can support her sister-in-law who was in an abusive relationship and faced homelessness, and advises a listener on getting a prenup before he...

Business coach Keren Eldad guides us in what it means to be an overachiever, and what drives us to want to be among them. How can we all avoid burnout, and the trap of perfectionism? Why do we pursue money and status, only to find that happiness eludes us? How can we turn off the negative radio in our heads that tells us we’re not good enough? In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn tackle questions about Ro...

Abby Johnson, Chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, sits down with Jean to talk about her career progression at Fidelity, and female investors. Abby dishes on some of the biggest mistakes she’s seen leaders and corporations make over the years, and the importance of reinventing yourself when you see the world start to change. The pair also discuss how women can be more confident when it comes...

Here to dish on how to stay safe from would-be scammers is Frank Abagnale, author of the book “Scam Me If You Can.” Yes, THAT Frank Abagnale — about whom the iconic movie “Catch Me If You Can” was made. Frank educates us on some of the more common scams out there, and the dangers of answering robocalls and phishing emails. In Mailbag, ESG funds, frequent flyer miles, negotiating for bonuses and re...

Maxine Trump is the writer, producer and director of the film, “To Kid or Not To Kid,” which confronts societal expectations around motherhood. We tackle why society may be so late in approaching motherhood as a choice, dive into the term “childfree,” and discuss the growing number of women who are choosing that path. We touch on how financial questions and career decisions influence women’s choic...

Jean talks to Stacey Delo and Jennifer Gefsky, co-authors of “Your Turn: Careers, Kids and Comebacks — A Working Mother’s Guide.” They run Apres, a digital career platform for women who are returning to the workforce. They discuss what it means to step out of the workforce, how to weigh the expense of daycare against your salary, and how to determine what you might be losing out on in terms of sal...

All things moving and selling your home, with Caroline Carter, founder and CEO of Done in a Day. Caroline dives into how we can all bring our stress levels down when embarking on a move, and dishes on some of the best things people can do before they put their homes on the market. She also offers a step-by-step guide for how to tackle the moving process in the most efficient way possible. In Mailb...

Will this be the year you secure that promotion, land a new job or start your side hustle? Julie Morgenstern is here to tell us how to get there. Julie offers tips for how to get the most out of the hours you have, and shares her favorite tricks for crafting the perfect to-do list. In Mailbag, guidance on credit utilization, employee stock purchase programs, and buying vs. leasing cars. Learn more...

In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean answers a question about how business credit cards can impact your personal credit, and how adding a child to your credit card as an authorized user can help them build credit. Jean also guides a listener wondering if she should claim bankruptcy, see a credit counselor, or cash out a retirement annuity in order to get back on track. Lastly, we advise a woman who...

In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean advises a woman who co-signed for her daughter’s student loans and is now struggling to repay the debt. We also hear from a woman whose ex is refusing to help with their kids’ tuition. Jean also guides a listener on how the 529 accounts she has for her nieces might impact their ability to get financial aid, and what to do with those accounts before they head to c...

In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean advises a woman on how much she really needs to save for retirement. Is $1.7 million per person the right amount? Jean guides a mother of twins who is saving for retirement in a 401(k) and also considering investing in real estate and putting money into an HSA. Lastly, we tackle the question of investing worries that are rooted in a fear of losing money, and a qu...

Jean sits down with Allison Gilbert, author of “Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive.” Her book has been described as a “how-to” manual for remembering our loved ones. Allison shares with us some of her favorite ways for processing grief and honoring our loved ones. In Mailbag, we advise listeners on paying down debt during a divorce, refinancing home loans, and getting a prenu...

In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean advises a listener on how to buy a new home when all your money is tied up in your old one, as well as the ins and outs of selling a rental home while keeping some money liquid for a new home purchase. Also, paying off a mortgage early, and renovating a home vs. staying put. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Mailbag-only episode, Jean offers her thoughts on how women with limited incomes can afford to adopt, starting 529 plans for children, and strategies for supporting adult children through grad school without enabling them. Also, how to help kids save, and how parents can open a brokerage account to get children excited about investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Tracy Keogh, Chief Human Resources Officer at HP, dishes on how to climb the ladder, negotiate, get better opportunities at work, and increase your earning power. She offers us all a mini-course in some of her favorite negotiating tactics, including how to create a term sheet, how to ask for an off-cycle review to get a bump sooner than expected, and how to avoid negotiating against yourself. In M...

What do the legal sex trade, gambling, and horse trading all have in common? They’re some of the unlikely places economist Allison Schrager has spent years studying risk, and we were blown away by the insight she shares on risk management and negotiating. To research her book, Allison spent time with sex workers and managers at Nevada’s bunny ranch, and the lessons she learned are pretty incredibl...