HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

I really enjoy learning about finances and Jean presents it well and understandably. Thank you!

Disclaimer: this is the first episode I’ve listened to (Dry January/money and alcohol), and I liked Jean’s guest very much. 2 things disturbed me, however: First, that Jean seemed to be able to discuss this topic without actually connecting with the fact that she days she is fine with using this drug every day and it’s no big deal. That was strangely at odds with her guest’s message (that there is always significance in choosing to take a mood-altering drug every day); and Second, that in an episode talking about the connections between trauma, drinking, and shopping, she would pitch buying cashmere sweaters on Quince! She even had to disclaim—“you may be surprised that I’m telling you to spend money, but in the long cold days after the magic of the holidays I need a little retail therapy”—what the?!?

As a late learner of finances, I have learned so much listening to Jean’s podcast.

I’ve been a big fan of Jean’s ever since I first saw her on the Today Show 30 years ago, and was thrilled when I discovered her podcast a couple years ago. I’ve been a regular listener for years and with each episode my financial knowledge and confidence grows. Her speakers are always so interesting and she breaks down really complex topics into the basics we need to know. I love the range of topics that are relevant to women, from clothes shopping to death cleaning.