Ep 501: AI Slop Is Ruining the Job Search — Here’s How to Stand Out with LinkedIn’s Catherine Fisher
The world of work is changing fast. AI is reshaping how we do our jobs, learn new skills, and even how we write our resumes and cover letters. But the most trusted source of career advice isn’t AI. It’s people.
In this week’s episode, Jean sits down with LinkedIn Career Expert Catherine Fisher to talk about why networking is still the ultimate career superpower. Catherine shares why it’s less about jobs disappearing and more about tasks evolving, what skills are becoming even more valuable now, and how women can use their networks to stay confident, connected, and ahead of the curve.
We’ll cover:
How to approach AI with curiosity and use it to your advantage
Simple ways to keep your professional relationships alive (even when you’re busy)
How to make networking feel authentic instead of awkward or transactional
The top three profile changes to help you stand out on LinkedIn today
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A Week In Her Wallet: How One Couple Manages $200K in Income, a Toddler, and Four Pets
This week on HerMoney’s special series A Week In Her Wallet, we meet Kaitlyn from Madison, Wisconsin. She’s a full-time state program manager with a side hustle, a toddler, three cats, and a dog — so life is full, to say the least. Kaitlyn and her husband bring in just under $200K per year and manage their money through shared accounts and regular “budget nights.”
As Kaitlyn tracks her spending for a week, she shares her candid voice notes about side gig deposits, why she swears by a monthly cleaning service, and how her love for thrift stores led to a once-in-a-lifetime vinyl record player find. Her week is about much more than transactions; it’s a journey of intentional joy, family memories, and budgeting for what really matters.
💡 Listen in to hear:
Why she happily spends $150 a month on house cleaning
How she and her husband use “funding pots” to budget for travel, gifts, and daycare
The thrift store jackpot that brought her to happy tears
Why they’re winding down their bartending side hustles
A powerful mindset shift around spending money on experiences over things
How they navigate toddler expenses on a budget — and with intention
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EP 500: Is 2025 the Next 1929? Andrew Ross Sorkin on Bubbles, Crashes, and What’s Coming
This week, Jean sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin, bestselling author of Too Big to Fail and the brand-new 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—And How It Shattered a Nation. Andrew shares why the patterns of 1929 are repeating themselves, from the rise of new technology and market euphoria to record consumer debt and risky new financial products entering retirement accounts. Jean and Andrew break down what’s happening in the markets, what’s fueling the AI-driven investing mania, and what you should be doing now to protect your financial future.
Plus, don’t miss our Insurance Mailbag! Jean and Kathryn tackle your real-life insurance questions, whether you’re downsizing your home, passing down family valuables, or just making sure your coverage fits your next chapter.
You’ll learn:
Why history says optimism can be dangerous (but useful)
How today’s “buy now, pay later” mindset mirrors 1929’s credit explosion
What risks may be hiding in your 401(k)
Whether crypto and private equity belong in retirement portfolios
And how to build a portfolio that can actually weather a crash
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Your Money Map Replay: How to Prepare for Rising Healthcare Costs in 2026
With healthcare premiums expected to spike and enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, millions of Americans may be facing a serious coverage crunch. In this timely episode of Your Money Map, Jean Chatzky is joined by retirement experts Marcia Mantell and Jae Oh to break down what’s really happening with the ACA, Medicare, and employer-sponsored insurance, and how you can protect your wallet.
We dig into:
How the government shutdown could impact Affordable Care Act subsidies
The true cost of healthcare in 2026
Why open enrollment this year will be more complex than ever
How to budget for Medicare premiums and unexpected expenses
Strategies for using guaranteed income (like Social Security or annuities) to cover rising healthcare costs
Tips to avoid scams, navigate robocalls, and make smart insurance choices
The power of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible plans
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Mailbag: What To Do Financially After a Cancer Diagnosis
Today we’re giving you a first look inside our brand-new Patreon-exclusive Mailbag series — and this one’s powerful.
A listener, a single mom of a toddler, just received a cancer diagnosis. She reached out with urgent questions about how to manage her finances during treatment:
Are cancer insurance payouts taxable?
Should she prioritize paying off IRS debt or building savings?
How can she prepare for unpaid leave while focusing on recovery?
Jean and Kathryn dig into it all, from the tax treatment of cancer insurance to how to protect your money when life takes an unexpected turn.
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✨ Deep-dive mailbags with Jean and Kathryn
📞 Call-in AMA mailbags with real listeners
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