Money Unscripted

• 4 short-term investment options

  Maybe you want to buy a home. Or take a dream vacation. But what is your cash doing to help you reach those goals? On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity’s Leanna Devinney look at four short-term options: high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, CDs, and treasury bills. Learn how to define your goals, weigh risk and reward, and use these tools to help you get the most out of your money. Watch now. Investing for short-term goals: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/trading-investing/investing-for-short-term-goals  CD vs. high-yield savings account: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/smart-money/cd-vs-high-yield-savings  View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.   New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.   Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].   Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   

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• Medicare explained

  If you’re close to turning 65, Medicare is likely on the horizon. The enrollment process can feel overwhelming but making sure you have the right health care coverage is so important. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity’s Ryann Little help you prepare for this critical piece of retirement planning. Learn the difference between Medicare Part A and Part B, see how to avoid costly mistakes, and get smart tips on navigating the complexities of coverage. Watch now.  Learn about Medicare: https://medicare.fidelity.com/home?ccsource=MU_podcast_audio  Your guide to working past 65: https://medicare.fidelity.com/learning-center/articles/guide-to-working-past-65/  View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.   New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.   Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].   Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 

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• Women and money: From the Great Wealth Transfer to retirement savings

  Baby boomers are set to pass on trillions of dollars to the next generations in the coming years. Much of it is expected to go to women. On this episode of Money Unscripted, Ally sits down with Alex Roca, the new host of Fidelity’s Women Talk Money show to answer women’s two biggest questions: Is it too late to get started and where should I put my next dollar? Hint: It’s never too late. From starting where you are to defining your priorities to keeping your saving and investing consistent, Alex has the tips you can use to focus on the big picture and make your money work as hard as you do.  Planning for women’s health costs: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/women-talk-money/planning-womens-health Fidelity Women Talk Money: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/women-talk-money/event-replays    View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.   New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.   Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].   Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. 

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• Tackling debt: How I paid off $45,000

  Student loans. Car loans. Mortgages. Credit cards. There are a lot of ways debt can pile up. Fast. On this episode of Money Unscripted, we talk with Sheyna, who shares how she got control of her finances and paid off $45,000 of debt. Host Ally Donnelly also sits down with Fidelity Financial Consultant Mark Greenfield to learn strategies we can all use to help pay down debt, curb spending, and set ourselves up for the future. Budget & Debt Calculators: https://www.fidelity.com/calculators-tools/budgeting-debt-management   How I paid off over $40,000 in debt: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/how-I-paid-off-debt    View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted.  New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays.  Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].  Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted!   © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.   

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• Employee stock purchase plans explained

  Does your company offer an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)? If so, it could be a way to save for a new house, your child’s education, or build your retirement nest egg—all while investing in your company. Money Unscripted host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity pro Emily Cervino walk through the potential advantages, crunch the numbers, and break down the tax implications behind this often-overlooked workplace benefit. Watch now. Invest in your work and your future with an ESPP: https://www.fidelity.com/go/stock-plan-services/employee-stock-purchase-plans 6 employee stock plan mistakes to avoid: https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/stock-plan-mistakes-to-avoid View all episodes here: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/money-unscripted. New episodes drop bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Have a comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]. Be sure to follow, like, and share Money Unscripted! © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.

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