Episodes

  • Is a Recession Coming? The Economist Behind the Most Accurate Indicator in History Weighs In

    Is a Recession Coming? The Economist Behind the Most Accurate Indicator in History Weighs In
    Mar 12 2026
    Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, three ships were struck near the Strait of Hormuz just yesterday, and the word "recession" is creeping back into the conversation. And we’re all feeling more than just a little bit anxious about what that means for our money. On this special bonus episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with Claudia Sahm, former Fed section chief, senior economist under President Obama, and creator of the Sahm Rule, a recession indicator that has been 100% accurate going back to 1959. Claudia breaks down exactly what's happening with oil prices and why it affects everything from your gas tank to your grocery bill to your retirement account. She explains what the Sahm Rule actually is, why she's cautioning people not to over-rely on it right now, and what she means when she says she just doesn't have "a good feeling" about this economy. Links mentioned: Claudia's Substack: Stay-At-Home Macro (SAHM) Claudia's writing at Bloomberg Opinion Join InvestingFixx — your first two classes are free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Ep 518: Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel on Why Chasing Longevity Could Be Ruining Your Life (And Your Finances)

    Ep 518: Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel on Why Chasing Longevity Could Be Ruining Your Life (And Your Finances)
    Mar 11 2026
    What if everything the wellness industry is selling you is actually making your life worse…not longer? This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, oncologist, bioethicist, and author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long, Healthy Life, for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on HerMoney. Then we're joined by Lacey Garcia, founder and CEO of Willow, for this week's mailbag. Because once you've thought hard about how long you might actually live, the next question is: do you have the right financial guidance to match? Jean and Lacey walk through three real listener questions about when to hire a financial advisor, when a one-time planning session is enough, and how to stop feeling embarrassed about your numbers and start getting the help you deserve. Get matched with a vetted fiduciary financial advisor who specializes in working with women: hermoney.com/findanadvisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Impact Investing for Women: Building Wealth and Shaping the Future With Janine Firpo

    Impact Investing for Women: Building Wealth and Shaping the Future With Janine Firpo
    Mar 6 2026
    Over the next decade, roughly $30 trillion is expected to move into the hands of women, and the question isn't just what women will inherit. It's what they'll build. This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with Janine Firpo, an impact investor and co-founder of Invest for Better, to talk about Our Sheconomy, a data-backed initiative that models what the world would look like if women had held equal economic and political power since 1925. But this episode isn't just about a hypothetical future. It's about the very real, very practical steps you can take right now — no matter how much (or how little) you have — to invest in alignment with your values without sacrificing returns. In this episode, you'll learn: How to audit your current portfolio for impact using free tools (including one Janine swears by Why ESG isn't a political buzzword — it's a risk management to How to start impact investing for as little as $100 Ready to put Janine's advice into action? Join InvestingFixx, Jean's twice-monthly women-only investing club, where expert stock pickers bring ideas to the table, and a community of women learn and win together. Your first two classes are always free. Resources: As You Sow – Invest Your Values Our Sheconomy Invest for Better Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • EP 517: Breaking Free From Destructive Money Patterns with Therapist Kati Morton

    EP 517: Breaking Free From Destructive Money Patterns with Therapist Kati Morton
    Mar 4 2026
    Why do we keep doing the things we know aren’t good for our finances? Whether it’s emotional spending, avoiding a growing credit card balance, over-controlling every dollar, or saying “yes” to spending when we really mean “no”. So many of our money habits aren’t about math; they’re about emotion. This week, Jean Chatzky sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist and mental health educator Kati Morton, author of the new book Why Do I Keep Doing This?, to unpack the psychology behind the patterns that keep us stuck, especially when it comes to money. In this episode, we explore: The difference between healthy control and control that quietly sabotages us Why emotional spending happens — and how it differs from compulsive spending How financial insecurity in childhood can shape our careers, relationships, and money mindset Why the world feeling “out of control” can trigger impulsive financial decisions How women nearing retirement can navigate financial anxiety during major life transitions Practical tools to help break the cycle And if you’re ready to take control of your financial future in an intentional way, join us in InvestingFixx, our investing community designed to help you build confidence, clarity, and long-term wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • A Week In Her Wallet: A 55-Year-Old Tech Director Who Meal Preps Every Meal — Even for a Half Marathon

    A Week In Her Wallet: A 55-Year-Old Tech Director Who Meal Preps Every Meal — Even for a Half Marathon
    Feb 27 2026
    What does a real week of spending look like for a 55-year-old director of technology earning $212,000 a year? In this episode of A Week in Her Wallet, Jean Chatzky talks with Kortne, a Texas-based executive, marathoner, and mom of two adult daughters, who tracked every dollar she spent over seven days. Kortne grew up in a working-class family in Detroit and says she’s intentional about enjoying her money now — especially when it comes to experiences. She’s run all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, travels frequently, and invests heavily in her health. At the same time, she’s focused on retirement planning, savings, and making sure her lifestyle remains sustainable long term. 🎧 Want to be featured on A Week in Her Wallet? Apply here. 💸 Ready to grow your investing skills? Join InvestingFixx — our women-only investing club. Your first two classes are free. 📩 Love the show? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it helps more women find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Ep 516: Saved Enough but Afraid to Spend? A Simple Money System for Retirement Confidence

    Ep 516: Saved Enough but Afraid to Spend? A Simple Money System for Retirement Confidence
    Feb 25 2026
    Have you saved and saved and saved… but now feel unsure about how to spend? On this week’s episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with entrepreneur and bestselling author Mike Michalowicz to talk about why managing money isn’t a math problem, it’s a behavior problem. Mike opens up about losing everything after selling two multi-million-dollar companies, how lifestyle inflation and ego nearly destroyed his finances, and the emotional moment with his daughter that forced him to completely rethink how money works. From there, he shares his Money Habit System, a simple but powerful framework for: Paying off high-interest credit card debt Creating “financial seasons” (Recovery, Fund, Activate, Balance) Learning how to spend confidently in retirement Managing money as a couple without conflict Using debit vs. credit strategically Breaking bad money habits with behavioral science 💼 And if part of building better money habits means finding a financial advisor who truly understands your goals, visit HerMoney.com/FindAnAdvisor to get matched for free with a vetted fiduciary through our partner, Willow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Is Private Equity Coming to Your 401(k)? What It Means for Your Retirement

    Is Private Equity Coming to Your 401(k)? What It Means for Your Retirement
    Feb 20 2026
    Are private equity, private credit, and crypto coming to your 401(k)? And if they do, should you invest? In this episode, Jean Chatzky sits down with CFP® professional and Summit Place Financial founder Liz Miller to break down the new push to allow alternative investments, such as private equity, private credit, and cryptocurrency, in retirement accounts. In This Episode We Cover: What private equity and private credit actually are (in plain English) Why Wall Street is eager to bring alternative investments into 401(k)s The truth about private equity fees (including the “2 and 20” model) How much crypto is reasonable in a diversified portfolio Tax pros and cons of holding crypto in a 401(k) vs. a brokerage account Why illiquidity matters in retirement investing ✨ Want deeper investing conversations, live market breakdowns, and portfolio strategy guidance? Join the HerMoney Investing Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Ep 515: Stability Over Stress: Building A Retirement Plan For Uncertain Times

    Ep 515: Stability Over Stress: Building A Retirement Plan For Uncertain Times
    Feb 18 2026
    If you’ve read economic headlines recently and thought, “Well, that’s not comforting,” you’re not alone. Market swings and broader economic uncertainty are enough to make even confident investors second-guess their strategies. And here’s the hard truth: Wall Street doesn’t care if you’re retiring next year. It doesn’t care if you’re five years away. And it definitely doesn’t care if you’re lying awake at night wondering if you’ve done “enough.” The good news? You can take steps to build confidence. On a special episode of the HerMoney Podcast, sponsored by LIMRA, Jean sits down with two of the smartest voices in retirement – Jason Fichtner, Executive Director of the LIMRA Retirement Income Institute and David Blanchett, head of retirement research at Prudential, a portfolio manager at PGIM and a LIMRA Retirement Income Institute Fellow – to talk about how to step off the emotional rollercoaster of the markets and build a retirement plan that feels stable, predictable and livable. In the episode, they’ll break down: Why market swings hit harder as retirement gets closer How protected income can help build a foundation for financial peace of mind Whether you should be worried about the future of Social Security Why waiting to claim Social Security can be one of your biggest wins – and strategies to make doing so easier Protected income can play a helpful role in creating more stability in retirement. If you’re curious and want to dig deeper, these two resources from LIMRA can help: Retirement planning can feel complex. This resource breaks down how fees and commissions work, so you know what to expect and what questions to ask. There’s plenty of conflicting information online about annuities. This guide walks through common misconceptions and explains the basics to help you better understand how they fit into retirement planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins