Money Confidential

In this episode, Stefanie talks to a listener who is the first in her family to live, work and build her wealth in the United States, and the impact that has on her relationship with both her money and her family. Personal finance author Berna Anat weighs in with how to manage the unique financial considerations for immigrants, first- and second-generation Americans. 

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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As prices rise on everything from food to housing, your paycheck may not be going as far as it used to. So how can you or should you bring up inflation in your next salary negotiation? Stefanie turns to career coach and co-host of The Brown Ambition podcast Mandi Woodruff-Santos for answers.

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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Is now really a good time to be investing? With prices going up and the stock market falling, how should you adjust your financial plans and investing strategy? Stefanie sits down with Katie Gatti Tassin, host of the Money with Katie podcast, to find out.

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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What’s the real cost of having a baby? And how can you prepare for it? Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez interviews Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms, about the impact of parenthood on your personal finances, and what we can do to prepare our money and our careers for one of life’s most expensive milestones.

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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Alicia, a 49-year-old school psychologist and mother of two children, is juggling multiple money goals following her recent divorce: furnishing her new home, paying off debt, helping her college-aged kids pay their tuition, and building up her savings. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez and attorney and wealth expert Tasha Cochran lay out a step-by-step plan to help Alicia and others like her get their financial lives in order.

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It’s one thing to split expenses, but when you get married, what should you combine? What should you keep separate? And beyond the budget, what do your joint financial plans need to include? This week, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez gets answers from Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial series, including Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations.

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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Once you’ve paid off your debt, established an emergency fund, and started investing for retirement, you’ve got your financial fundamentals in place - but is it enough to afford the future you want for yourself? And if not, what should you do next? This week, Stefanie interviews Certified Financial Planner Douglas Boneparth about how to prioritize your savings and investments and what to consider after you’ve maxed out your retirement accounts.

If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at [email protected]. You can also leave us a voicemail at ‪(929) 352-4106‬.

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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Buying your first home is already a major money milestone—but having to do it on your own in an uncertain housing market can make it feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez interviews real estate expert and mortgage lender Nicole Rueth about how to navigate the home-buying process as a single person - including the options and alternatives available to single buyers who fear being priced out of this hot housing market.\

If you have a money story or question to share, you can send us an email at [email protected]. You can also leave us a voicemail at ‪(929) 352-4106‬.

For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast

Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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When Julia’s marriage ended she did not expect to lose half of her savings. Now that she’s thinking about getting remarried, Julia wants to protect herself financially and is considering asking her partner for a prenuptial agreement. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez sits down with Beatrice Leong, a divorce and family law attorney, to discuss what Julia, and all couples considering marriage, need to know about getting a prenup.

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Student loan debt can make you feel like you’re never going to get ahead, especially when your total student loan balance is hundreds of thousands of dollars - as it is for this weeks' listener. In this episode host, Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, interviews Melissa Jean-Baptiste, the founder of Millennial in Debt, about her journey of paying off $102,000 of debt, and her strategies for anyone else trying to do the same.

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Money Confidential is produced by:

Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

Mickey O'Connor - Senior Editorial Director, Real Simple

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Jenny Snyder - Audio Producer

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