Money Unscripted

Being single can bring flexibility, freedom, and independence. It also means every financial decision is on your shoulders. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly talks to Rachel, a writer who is happily single, but realized she  needed to take charge of her financial plan–for life on a single income. Fidelity CFP Alex Roca joins the conversation to  break down the essentials of solo planning: building a realistic budget for money management, investing with confidence, and thinking ahead for retirement and estate planning.

View transcript: https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/600_Fidelity_Com_English/documents/video-transcripts/Money-Unscripted_Soloist_Audio.pdf 

6 money considerations for single women: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/women-talk-money/6-steps-for-single-women

Estate planning for singles: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/wealth-management/estate-planning-for-singles

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From fake emails and texts to suspicious voicemails and AI-generated videos—cyber scams are everywhere. And scammers are more sophisticated and persistent than ever. So how can you protect your account and personal information from phishing and fraud? On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity’s Head of Cyber Defense Sean Downey break down how modern scams work, ways to spot the red flags, and what to do if you've been targeted. Watch now.

4 ways to stop identity thieves: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/family-financial-safety/4-ID-theft-protection-tips

Protect your accounts: https://www.fidelity.com/security/overview 

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Caregiving for an aging parent can be both beautiful and overwhelming. It’s why Beth Pinsker wrote My Mother’s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. It’s the book she wishes she’d had when her mom’s health took a turn. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly brings Beth together with Fidelity Senior Leader Sangeeta Moorjani to talk through the emotional and financial sides of caregiving. It's a practical conversation that covers a lot of ground: when to get power of attorney and how to use it, navigating health care and insurance, how to support your parents without draining your own finances, and ways to avoid caregiver burnout. Watch now.

A financial roadmap for caregiving: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/retirement/hidden-costs-of-caregiving

Power up your financial plan: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/power-of-attorney-finances

View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.

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This year, you can save more in your 401(k) than ever before. Watch this episode of the Money Unscripted podcast as host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity Vice President Kirsten Hunter Peterson break down 2026 contribution limits and catch-up contribution limits to your retirement savings plan. They also look at how to factor in your company match, retirement savings goals, and strategies to help you supercharge your savings. Watch now.

How much should I contribute to my 401(k)?:
https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/smart-money/how-much-should-i-contribute-to-my-401k

Investing beyond your 401(k): https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/taxable-brokerage-account

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The key ingredient for any financial plan? Your budget. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly talks with chef, influencer, and small business owner Jenn Lueke about how she helps her followers stretch their dollar in the kitchen and beyond. Ready to get your own plan cooking? Fidelity Vice President, Financial Consultant Gina Gillespie joins to share Fidelity’s new 60/30/10 plus 15 budgeting guideline. She breaks down how to make a budget and shares budgeting tools to help you reach your goals. Watch now.

Tools to help you learn how to establish a budget and create a savings plan: https://www.fidelity.com/calculators-tools/budgeting-debt-management

Fidelity’s easy budgeting guideline: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/spending-and-saving

View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.

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