HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

In this week’s episode of A Week In Her Wallet, we head to New Jersey to follow Prisca, a 35-year-old nurse and part-time money coach who tracks every dollar with intention. From $8 therapy copays to $25 dance classes that light up her world, Prisca shows us how structure and joy can coexist in personal finance.

Prisca’s week is packed with practical tips, emotional insights, and small moments that reveal big truths. Whether it’s her mantra of "aiming for calm" or her strategy to save before she spends, this is a blueprint for budgeting with purpose.

Resources:

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What do two financial pros with over 60 years of combined experience really wish they knew about money 30 years ago?

In this very special crossover episode of HerMoney and The David Bach Show, Jean Chatzky sits down with longtime friend and bestselling author David Bach to share candid stories, big career lessons, and one bold new idea that could change retirement in America.

Together, Jean and David trade their top financial insights, biggest regrets, and heartfelt advice for anyone navigating money, health, aging, and family in 2026.

Resources:

David’s Flat Tax Proposal

The Automatic Millionaire (20th Anniversary Edition)

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This week, we’re cutting through the chaos and zeroing in on what matters most to your financial life: your investments, your home, and your next money moves.

Jean sits down with Dr. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, to unpack how global uncertainty, rising mortgage rates, and Trump-era policies are reshaping our economy. From the stock market rollercoaster to the housing “lock-in” crisis, Mark offers practical, down-to-earth advice for navigating it all.

You’ll learn:

Why Mark says, “Don’t even look at the market” (and what to do instead)

What the mortgage “doom loop” means for Millennials, Gen Z, and retirees

How long it could take to restore housing affordability in America

Why homeownership is still a powerful wealth-building tool

The truth about 50-year mortgages, portable loans, and whether they can help

How to think smartly about helping your kids now vs. leaving a legacy later

💡 Further reading and listening:

The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act

“Die With Zero” by Bill Perkins

The Inside Economics Podcast – hosted by Mark Zandi

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When people think about preparing for retirement, they usually think about saving. But the real challenge? Making sure your money lasts as long as you do. Morningstar’s Christine Benz joins us for a conversation about the smartest ways to prepare for retirement and make sure your money goes the distance. 

This episode is part of our new, monthly retirement-focused series, brought to you by LIMRA. With practical tips and real-world conversations, these episodes will give you the tools to help you feel more confident about what comes next.

In this episode, Jean and Christine break down:

Why there’s no one-size-fits-all retirement plan

How to shift from a saving to a spending mindset in retirement

The biggest retirement blind spots – and why they’re more challenging for women

The steps you can take today to feel less overwhelmed about retirement planning

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got Amanda Holden. In this special Mailbag episode of HerMoney, Jean is joined once again by investing expert and How to Be a Rich Old Lady author Amanda Holden to tackle your biggest investing dilemmas.

We’re talking:

What to actually do after opening a Roth IRA

Whether crypto deserves a spot in your portfolio

What to do with a $500,000 401(k) after a layoff

Whether target-date funds are worth the cost

And why diversification is non-negotiable

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