Episodes

  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 26, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 26, 2025
    Oct 27 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Dr. Alexander Kucherov, Affording Fertility Treatment, part 2 of 2 The conversation continues as Dr. Frances Rahaim and Dr. Kucherov dive deeper into treatment options, emotional resilience, and strategies for managing fertility costs without sacrificing future goals. This second half brings practical insight and hope to anyone navigating the intersection of fertility and finance.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 19, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 19, 2025
    Oct 20 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Dr. Alexander Kucherov Affording Fertility Treatment Part 1 of 2 In part 1 of this 2 parter, Dr. Frances Rahaim — The Money Doctor — welcomes back Dr. Kucherov from Illume Fertility to talk about the emotional, medical, and financial sides of family building. Together they explore treatment timelines, realistic expectations, and how proactive financial planning can make parenthood dreams feel achievable instead of overwhelming.
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    32 mins
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 12, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 12, 2025
    Oct 13 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" MTRS, Protecting Your Retirement Must Do's and Don'ts In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim takes a clear, high-road look at the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) — what it offers, what it doesn’t, and how to stay safe when seeking advice about your pension. You’ll learn: -How MTRS actually works and why it’s a defined-benefit plan, not an investment account. -What the law says MTRS cannot do — including selling or endorsing products. -How look-alike “teacher retirement” sites can mislead even savvy educators. -Questions to ask any advisor before you make a change. Even if you’re not in Massachusetts, most state plans run on the same principles — so this episode is a must-listen for educators nationwide.
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    1 hr
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 5, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, October 5, 2025
    Oct 6 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Guest, Joy Slabaugh - Money Mindset part 2 of 2 - In this part 2 of 2, Dr. Frances Rahaim — The Money Doctor — sits down with Joy Slabaugh, therapist and former CFP, to uncover the powerful lessons behind her financial journey. The conversation continues in the second half of our 2 part series with Joy Slabaugh. Together with Dr. Frances Rahaim, Joy dives deeper into overcoming financial stress, staying motivated, and setting the stage for a secure retirement. You’ll hear practical takeaways, real examples, and encouragement to take the next step toward your own financial freedom.
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    58 mins
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, September 28, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, September 28, 2025
    Sep 29 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Guest, Joy Slabaugh - Money Mindset part 1 of 2 In this part 1 of 2, Dr. Frances Rahaim — The Money Doctor — sits down with Joy Slabaugh, therapist and former CFP, to uncover the powerful lessons behind her financial journey. Joy shares candid stories about navigating debt, managing household money decisions, and the importance of planning ahead with confidence. This episode highlights the emotional side of money and the real strategies that make financial wellness possible for everyone.
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    58 mins
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, September 21, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, September 21, 2025
    Sep 21 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Navigating Fertility with Dr. Alexander Kucherov of Illume In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Alexander Kucherov—board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at Illume Fertility—joins us to demystify the fertility journey for individuals and couples of all kinds. We begin with a brief look into Dr. Kucherov’s personal experience as both doctor and patient, then dive into practical guidance on navigating fertility care—from lifestyle changes to advanced treatments like IVF. Whether you're in a same-sex or heterosexual relationship, just starting out or already facing challenges, Dr. Kucherov offers clarity on what to expect, how to access financial assistance, and how to work with insurance to make fertility care more affordable and less overwhelming.
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    59 mins
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, September 7, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, September 7, 2025
    Sep 8 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Pablo, the Pirate Cat - Behind the Scenes with Jay Deane! Pablo, the Pirate Cat teaches kids about money matters straight from his pirate cove with the engaging voice narration by Jay Deane and Dr. FinWell. Kids will learn without feeling lectured to. There's even a fun pirate cat theme song to sing along with and learn! Spend, Save, Share. Just the beginning of Pablo's wisdom :).
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    1 hr
  • Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, August 24, 2025

    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, August 24, 2025
    Aug 25 2025
    Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" 22 Years. Thousands Fed. The Story Behind the North Quabbin Food-A-Thon | Jay Deane Interview For over two decades, the North Quabbin Food-A-Thon has united our small towns in a big way—feeding thousands and funding local food pantries through the power of community. In this special episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim sits down with longtime radio voice Jay Deane, a Food-A-Thon organizer from day one, to explore the heartwarming history and local impact of this extraordinary event. Hear how it all began, discover who benefits and how funds are used, find out how you can help this year!
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    58 mins