HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Mailbag with Morgan Housel: “I maxed out my retirement contributions this year. What should I do next?”

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On this special HerMoney Mailbag episode, Jean Chatzky is joined by Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money, to answer real questions from the HerMoney community. 

From investing a lump sum at midlife to managing fear around paying off debt, Jean and Morgan dive into the emotions and strategy behind smart money moves.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

  • Should I use my savings to pay off credit cards or keep the cash for peace of mind?
  • How to invest a $60,000 lump sum after divorce
  • What to do with “extra” money once you’ve maxed out retirement accounts
  • Why your risk tolerance matters more than market trends
  • How your money personality can shape your decisions, for better or worse

    • 🔗 Resources mentioned:

    📚 Order The Art of Spending Money

    📘 Read The Psychology of Money — a HerMoney community favorite

    🗣️ Join the HerMoney Facebook group for more listener Q&As

    Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at [email protected].  While you’re at it, join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe!

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