Forging new friendships. For adults, it can be tough. We’re talking befriending and de-friending, celebrating, apologizing, and everything in-between, with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, authors of the book, “I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants).” We talk internet friendships, cheap dinner parties, friendship apps, and more. In Mailbag, we tackle questions on annuities and health insurance. And in Thrive, how we blow our wedding budgets (and how to save). 

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Are you looking to inspire a young adult in your life to become financially responsible and independent? We sit down with Bobbi Rebell, CFP and author of “Launching Financial Grownups” to take your questions. We cover: How to teach your kids to be good with money when you aren’t great yourself, what to say to an adult child who needs financial help when you need to save for your own goals, and how to teach your kids to budget and prioritize money when they have zero interest. If you have a question for Jean, please drop us a line at [email protected]!

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Ursula Burns paved the way for so many women — particularly women of color — to gain a seat at the table, and to have our voices heard. She sits down with Jean this week for a candid conversation about career, race, family, and so much more. Ursula is the retired Chairman and CEO of Xerox, the founding Partner of private equity firm Integrum Holdings, and under President Barack Obama, she led the White House national program on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Listen in as Jean and Ursula discuss what it meant for her to climb the ladder in corporate America before many women could even see a path up that ladder for them to climb.

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What do women actually need, now, in 2022, to get back into the workforce and have fruitful and meaningful careers and lives? Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and author of the new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work” joins us to discuss. (No, we don’t just need to break the glass ceiling — we need to rebuild the foundation of work itself.) In Mailbag, we tackle annuities, and getting a will and trust. And in Thrive, the top financial scams of 2022, and how to avoid them.

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It’s time we took a critical look at our mental health. If you’re struggling, you are not alone. We chat with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of toy company Melissa & Doug, and creator of LifeLines, a mental health platform that helps women who are struggling. She gets tactical about how we can truly take care of ourselves, and offers techniques for surviving — and thriving. In Mailbag, we discuss leftover money in a 529 and spending in retirement. In Thrive, what to do if you haven’t been able to save. 

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In this special on the stock market and the economy, we discuss what's happening on the world stage, and what it means for your money. We take a look at what you need to know about inflation, covid, the situation in the Ukraine, and a possible recession, as it relates to your portfolio, your 401(k), your IRA, your mortgage, your plans to buy a home, and so much more. With Ben Keys, an economist at Wharton.

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Essential change is needed today for Black women in corporate America. How can we bridge the racial wealth gap and tackle the challenges Black women face in their careers, with retirement, and building wealth? FIRE coach Dr. Lakisha Simmons tells us how we can use this transition period in corporate America to ensure that more Black women are elevated to the C-suite, secure higher salaries, and invest. In Mailbag, we discuss paying down credit card debt before getting married, and how much to save for a new baby. In Thrive, how to invest in art. 

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Why does so much financial advice only apply to the wealthy few? It's a question asked (and answered!) by Paco de Leon, founder of The Hell Yeah Group financial firm for creatives, and author of the book, Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances. She breaks down the money education we all need today, no matter how much we earn. In Mailbag, we talk about saving in an IRA if you’re unemployed, and finding a fiduciary when you’re already financially savvy. In Thrive, the morning routines of successful CEOs. 

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It’s time for some excitement in the kitchen, and ideas for how we can create new food favorites — and save money while we’re at it. Leanne Brown, chef and author of bestselling cookbook Good and Cheap breaks down how to eat well on $4.00 a day, and hacks for grocery shopping and preventing food waste. In Mailbag, retirement and savings priorities, and in Thrive, conversations to have before you get married.

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If dating apps just haven’t been working for you, you aren't alone. Not only are we spending more time on them than ever, we're also spending more money. So, how can we put our best foot forward to meet someone in 2022, without spending a fortune (and without meeting a Tinder Swindler)? Bela Gandhi, CEO of Smart Dating Academy, breaks down how to meet your perfect match... And to everyone in our HerMoney family, WE <3 YOU!!! 

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