HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

This week, we’re following Beth, a 52-year-old federal attorney from Kentucky who earns $230K a year and is raising a blended family, a 14-year-old son, two grown stepsons, and two adorable grandkids. Beth walks us through a week of intentional spending, including: Snagging $10K worth of high-end furniture on Facebook Marketplace for just $750 Treating herself to monthly DryBar blowouts Managing skyrocketing teen food bills And staying mindful through a hybrid work schedule and variable family expenses We’re looking for more real women to share their spending diaries. 👉 Fill out this quick form to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into a new year and set goals for our health, wealth, and happiness, there’s one powerful factor that’s often overlooked: social connection. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Ken Stern, longevity expert and author of the new book Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives, to explore how the loneliness epidemic is quietly threatening both our health and our finances, and what we can do about it. Whether you're nearing retirement, navigating your second act, or just looking to improve your healthspan (not just lifespan!), this conversation is packed with practical tips on: How to build meaningful relationships without overspending Why third places (not home or work) are essential to healthy aging What other countries are doing right when it comes to retirement and lifelong learning How women, in particular, can fight isolation and plan for long, vibrant lives 📚 Resources: Get Ken Stern’s new book: Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives Listen to Ken’s podcast: Century Lives by the Stanford Center on Longevity Join the HerMoney Community for more conversations like this 💬 Like what you hear? Please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts: it helps more women find the show and join the conversation about living richer, bolder, more connected lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you stick to a budget in retirement without feeling restricted, anxious, or deprived, especially when the cost of living keeps rising? This week on Your Money Map, Jean Chatzky is joined by Tiffany Aliche, better known as The Budgetnista, to talk about what budgeting and financial security really look like in retirement today, and why the old rules don’t always apply anymore. Why budgeting alone isn’t always enough, and what does help How to think about spending in retirement without feeling deprived The case for lowering overhead before you stop working Paying off a mortgage vs. keeping a low-interest loan Hidden programs and benefits that activate later in life Tiffany’s top three tips for anyone approaching retirement 🎧 More resources on building retirement income you can’t outlive: Visit protectedincome.org   📬 Sign up for the newsletter at protectedincome.org/subscribe In this episode, we cover:📘 Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Car buying can be one of the biggest — and most stressful — financial decisions we make. And too often, the auto industry feels like it was built to leave women out of the conversation. That ends today. In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Chaya M. Milchtein, automotive educator, author of Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership, and all-around badass when it comes to helping women and LGBTQ+ folks feel confident in car buying, maintenance, and ownership. We also dive into: Why EVs aren't for everyone, and what to know before you commit How to figure out the true cost of car ownership The #1 negotiating mistake people make (and how to avoid it) How women can reclaim power in auto spaces that weren’t built for us What to do if you're buying a car for your kid, and peace of mind is your top priority 📚 Get Chaya’s book: Mechanic Shop Femme’s Guide to Car Ownership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re welcoming back someone who feels like part of the HerMoney podcast family: happiness expert and New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin.  Gretchen is back with Jean to tackle some of the trickiest, most taboo, and surprisingly relatable money dilemmas our listeners have shared, including: What to do when your bank suddenly shuts down your account with no explanation How to confidently ask your employer to sponsor you in a pageant (without sounding cringe) And how to professionally advocate for yourself when a colleague with less experience is making $20K more 🎧 Got a money question of your own? Write to us at [email protected] 📲 And be sure to check out Since You Asked wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices