Women & Wealth

What holds women back from sharing their expertise, starting something new, or trusting their own instincts?

In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with Virginia Elder, founder of Podcast Abundance, to talk about podcasting, visibility, intuition, and building confidence through repetition.

Virginia shares why podcasting can be such a powerful tool for women in financial and professional spaces, especially when so many still hesitate to step forward unless everything feels perfect. They also talk about the pressure women feel around appearance, why progress matters more than perfection, and how listening to your intuition can shape better business decisions.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:38 - Meet Virginia!

3:12 - Why she loves helping financial professionals get their voices out there

4:24 - The gender gap in podcasting and financial services

6:00 - Why women often wait until they feel fully "ready"

7:24 - Getting past appearance, confidence, and perfection barriers

10:09 - Why progress over perfection matters when starting a podcast

12:09 - Virginia's biggest challenge as a professional woman

14:35 - Her vision for retirement, family, travel, and flexibility

17:31 - Why mobility, strength, and health matter for future freedom

19:30 - Regina's closing takeaways: lift weights and trust your intuition

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH VIRGINIA

Website: https://podcastabundance.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiaelder/

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For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Starting early may not feel urgent when you're juggling rent, student loans, a first job, and all the costs that come with adult life.

But small financial habits built early can create serious momentum over time.

In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina talks through why young adults should begin saving and investing as soon as they can, even if the amount feels small at first. She explains how compounding works, why automation makes saving easier, how to think about raises and bonuses, and why employer benefits like retirement plans, Roth contributions, HSAs, and stock purchase programs can play a major role in building long-term wealth.

Regina also reminds listeners that financial confidence does not happen overnight. It comes from learning, starting small, making progress, and giving "future you" a stronger foundation.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

2:03 - The power of time, consistency, and small steps

3:22 - How compounding helps your money grow

5:04 - Starting at 25 vs. starting at 35

6:22 - Making saving automatic

9:15 - Using raises and bonuses wisely

11:06 - Taking advantage of employer retirement benefits

13:58 - Traditional vs. Roth retirement contributions

14:51 - HSAs, stock purchase plans, and other workplace benefits

15:56 - Building financial knowledge and confidence

17:54 - Progress, not perfection

18:42 - A simple action item to get started

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

This material was prepared by Hartford funds.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management

Money is one of the leading causes of stress in relationships, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, Regina McCann Hess joins consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz of CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner podcast to discuss how couples can successfully manage money together.

From whether you should combine bank accounts to how to avoid "financial infidelity," this conversation is packed with practical advice for couples at any stage.

You'll learn:

• When to start talking about finances in a relationship
• How to split expenses and set shared financial goals
• Whether joint or separate accounts work best
• How to avoid common money mistakes like lifestyle creep
• A simple "1/3 rule" to balance saving and spending

If you've ever argued about money, or want to avoid it, this episode is a must-watch.

0:00 Introduction

0:20 Why money is a top relationship stressor

2:20 Should couples combine finances?

4:30 The "kitchen table" money conversation

6:15 When to talk about finances in a relationship

7:05 What is financial infidelity?

8:10 How to handle different money goals

11:05 Budgeting (or a "plan) that actually works

15:25 The 1/3 rule for raises and bonuses

20:30 Credit cards: joint vs separate

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ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, and Scripps News.

She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps, and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve, and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

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CONNECT WITH REGINA MCCANN HESS

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: [email protected]

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CONNECT WITH JOSH SIDOROWICZ

Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgr5kp-IIT8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsid/

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Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

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Inflation can feel like an invisible thief. Your groceries cost more, your budget feels tighter, and your retirement plan may need to stretch further than expected.

In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina breaks down 10 key things to understand about inflation, from why prices rise to how the Federal Reserve uses interest rates to slow things down. She also explains why prices do not always fall back to where they were, why deflation can create its own problems, and how inflation can affect your long-term portfolio and retirement lifestyle.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Intro

0:31 - A simple way to understand inflation

1:14 - What inflation actually means

2:29 - Why inflation keeps making headlines

3:59 - How inflation impacts daily life

5:06 - The Fed's role in managing inflation

5:59 - How higher interest rates help slow demand

8:04 - Why prices do not always come back down

9:28 - The risk of deflation

10:37 - Inflation through history

11:44 - How inflation can impact your portfolio

14:21 - Why inflation matters in retirement planning

15:29 - Action item and episode wrap-up

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Self-storage might not be the first thing you think of when you hear "real estate investing," but it can open the door to a very different conversation about diversification, passive income, and long-term planning.

Regina McCann Hess sits down with Corinn Altomare, co-founder of Hearthfire Holdings, to talk about passive self-storage investments, why some investors look beyond traditional stocks and bonds, and how income-producing assets can fit into bigger retirement conversations.

They also talk about patience, long-term thinking, 1031 exchanges, the emotional side of work and family, and the importance of asking one big retirement question early: how will you replace your paycheck?

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Welcome to Women and Wealth

0:31 - Why self-storage can be an interesting investment topic

1:06 - Meet Corinn Altomare

2:23 - Building Hearthfire Holdings from a side hustle

5:17 - Diversification beyond stocks and bonds

7:13 - How private investors can access larger real estate projects

9:24 - Storage vs. apartments

13:28 - Long-term investing and avoiding daily market noise

14:32 - 1031 exchanges and compounding over time

17:01 - Where to learn more about Corinn

17:40 - Balancing ambition, family, and fulfillment

23:16 - Corinn's vision for retirement

25:01 - Passive income and replacing your paycheck in retirement

26:46 - Regina's action item

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CORINN ALTOMARE

Website: https://hfirecapital.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinn-altomare/

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, but they can still feel unsettling when the headlines get loud and your own budget starts to feel tighter.

In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina explains what a recession actually is and why it is not the same thing as a "down" stock market. She also talks about how recessions can show up in everyday financial decisions, from cutting back on travel and dining out to being more careful with discretionary spending.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Intro to Women and Wealth

0:31 - What Is a Recession?

1:14 - 1. What's in a Name?

1:39 - 2. A Recession Is Not a Down Market

2:40 - 3. Internal vs. External Shocks

3:21 - 4. The Customer Is Always Right

4:16 - 5. What Goes Up Must Come Down

4:40 - 6. We Grow More Than We Contract

5:35 - 7. Connected, But Not Always in Sync

6:03 - 8. Bad Begets Good

6:29 - 9. Not All Stocks Are Created Equal

7:24 - 10. Stocks Can Grow When the Economy Contracts

8:18 - Signs You May Feel Before a Recession Is Announced

9:01 - Call to Action: Rein in Spending

9:24 - Closing and Connect With Forge Wealth

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

This material was prepared by Hartford funds.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management

Your logo, website, colors, fonts, and visuals all tell a story before someone ever works with you.

In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by Abbie O'Brien, founder of The Branding Den, to discuss creating a brand identity that feels strategic, authentic, and aligned with the people you want to serve.

Abbie shares how she turned a pandemic layoff into a growing brand and web design business, why strong branding starts with deeper questions, and how small business owners can create consistency across their website, social media, and marketing materials.

Regina and Abbie also talk about entrepreneurship, motherhood, making time for yourself, and stepping away from the screen to refill your own cup.

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:32 - Why branding, logos, and design matter for small business owners

2:39 - How Abbie turned a pandemic layoff into a business opportunity

4:14 - What goes into building a strategic brand identity

7:58 - Why many small business owners rebrand after they better understand their audience

10:01 - How brand guidelines create consistency across your business

13:03 - Abbie's challenge of building a business while becoming a mom

14:27 - Abbie's vision for retirement, travel, golf, and warmer weather

15:51 - Why making time for yourself helps you show up better in work and life

17:35 - Regina's call to action: lift your chin, look around, and refill your own cup

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH ABBIE O'BRIEN

Website: thebrandingden.com/about

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie11/

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Market volatility can feel uncomfortable, especially when your statement looks different than it did last quarter. But market ups and downs are a normal part of investing, and having the right perspective can make those swings easier to navigate.

This week, Regina breaks down 10 things to know about stock market volatility, including why big point drops are often a matter of perspective, how the VIX measures investor fear, and why patience matters when you're investing for the long term.

She also talks about how to think through your comfort level, why automatic retirement contributions can help during down markets, and what conversations to have with your advisor before volatility catches you off guard

Episode Highlights:

0:00 - Introduction

0:46 - Understanding market volatility

2:06 - What can drive market reactions

3:16 - Building a strategy for volatility

4:37 - 10 things to know about volatility

4:43 - Putting market drops in perspective

5:20 - The VIX fear index 6:32 - Extreme fear is the exception

7:20 - Volatility in 2025

8:03 - Why patience matters

8:27 - Returns are rarely smooth

9:18 - Adjusting your portfolio

9:45 - Finding opportunity in volatility

12:05 - The market's historical perspective

13:15 - Planning before volatility hits

13:56 - Episode wrap-up

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forgewealth

Email: [email protected]

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

This material was prepared by Hartford funds.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management

Blended families can bring a lot of love, but they can also bring confusion, tension, and emotional complexity, especially when children are navigating divorce, new caregivers, and loyalty conflicts.

This week, Regina sits down with Maria Natapov, a co-parenting and step-parenting coach, to talk about what it really takes to create a healthier foundation for families after separation or divorce.

Maria shares why communication, structure, emotional awareness, and clear roles are so important for both adults and children, and how step-parents can show up with care without overstepping. They also discuss rapid resolution therapy, how past experiences can shape present-day reactions, and why Maria sees her work as helping families build safer, more supportive systems for the next chapter.

Episode Highlights:

0:31 - Episode open

0:57 - Meet Maria Natapov

1:16 - Creating workable family systems

2:55 - Navigating the role of a step-parent

4:17 - Advocating without adding conflict

5:53 - Learning parenting without a playbook

7:18 - Understanding emotions as information

9:20 - The reality of overstepping

10:06 - What children carry after divorce

12:09 - Rapid resolution therapy

14:19 - Helping the body recognize safety

17:37 - Where to find Maria

18:05 - Learning to stop playing small

18:44 - Maria's vision for retirement

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forgewealth

Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH MARIA NATAPOV

Website: https://synergisticstepparenting.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marianatapov

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Most adults were never really taught how money works. They had to figure it out on their own, often through trial and error.

In this episode, Regina McCann Hess joins CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz on the In Your Corner podcast to talk about why financial literacy matters and how parents can start teaching kids about money in everyday life.

From grocery store lessons and jars for saving, spending, and giving, to chores, goal setting, investing, and even the iPhone debate, this conversation breaks down practical ways to help children build healthy money habits early. Regina also shares how family dynamics, money mindset, and real-life examples shape the way kids understand earning, saving, and spending.

Whether you're raising young children, guiding teens, or helping young adults take their first financial steps, this episode offers simple ideas to start the conversation.

00:00 — Why financial literacy matters

01:15 — When should kids start learning about money?

02:05 — Grocery store lessons: teaching budgeting in real life

03:45 — Why money feels abstract in a cashless world

05:00 — The emotional tone of money at home

07:20 — Using cash, jars, and visualization to teach saving

09:10 — Needs vs. wants, and the iPhone story

11:45 — Should kids get paid for chores?

14:20 — Credit cards, college, and building credit

17:00 — Family budgeting, vacations, and tradeoffs

20:15 — Cost vs. value: spending smarter

21:20 — Introducing kids to investing early

26:00 — Schools don't teach this

ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS

Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.

Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, and Scripps News.

She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps, and The Muse.

As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve, and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.

CONNECT WITH REGINA MCCANN HESS

Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: [email protected]

CONNECT WITH JOSH SIDOROWICZ

Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5k9c6LffhA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsid/

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org

Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.

For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

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