Ep 468: AI 101: How to Use AI to Save Time, Make More Money, and Simplify Your Life

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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…

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Ep 468: AI 101: How to Use AI to Save Time, Make More Money, and Simplify Your Life

HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

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She’s joining us to break down how generative AI can help us boost productivity, negotiate raises, manage our finances, and even help book our next vacation.

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Find Celia on TikTok here.
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Ep 474: Future Millionaires: How to Raise Kids Who Dream Big and Build Wealth Early 31:53

24 hours ago31:53

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On today’s episode, Jean is sitting down with the brilliant Rachel Rodgers — bestselling author, CEO of Hello Seven, and mom of four — to talk about how we can help the next generation not just survive, but truly thrive . Rachel shares her fresh, practical roadmap for helping young people build wealth early: from learning to dream big (million-dollar big!) to teaching them the language of money, investing their earnings, and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. We dive into why just "getting a job" isn't enough anymore, how to help Gen Z overcome financial stress, and why every kid should think like an owner and investor. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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When to Pivot: Closing a Business, Reinventing a Career, and Selling Real Estate 39:27

6 days ago39:27

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In this AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating major financial crossroads. First up is Dawn from Joshua Tree, who is in the process of closing her beloved but unprofitable gift shop. Then we hear from Karyn in Washington, who owns a rental home in Denver and is torn between keeping it as an investment or selling it while market conditions are strong. 💡 Topics Covered: Knowing when to shut down a business How to prioritize expenses during a life transition Rebuilding a career in your 60s Real estate decisions during uncertain markets Navigating capital gains tax rules Letting go of “forever home” fantasies to fund future goals … Does more financial confidence sounds good to you, then you might want to try: 🚀 FinanceFixx – HerMoney’s 4 or 8-week Money Makeover financial coaching program that will help you get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – HerMoney’s investing club for women who are ready to learn market lingo, and grow their wealth. Your first month with us is completely free! Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 473: The Ultimate Layoff Survival Guide with Employment Attorney Peter Rahbar 40:26

8 days ago40:26

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This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s on everyone’s mind right now—layoffs. Whether you’ve seen the headlines, heard the whispers in your own company, or been directly affected, the truth is: layoffs are on the rise again, and you need to know how to prepare for them. Our guest today, Peter Rahbar , is an employment attorney and workplace issues expert. He explains your post-layoff legal rights, offers practical career tips, and shares the most important mindset shift that can help you bounce back better than ever. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"I make $180k and have 2 kids, can I justify my $200 Pilates membership?" 28:13

13 days ago28:13

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In this special Mailbag episode, we welcome back personal finance expert Dana Miranda, author of You Don’t Need a Budget , to tackle your most pressing money questions. From navigating early retirement goals to rebuilding credit post-divorce to whether or not you can justify your boutique Pilates membership, we’re getting real about money, self-care, and financial freedom. Mailbag Questions: 01:00 “I’m 58, burnt out, and want to retire early; is $200k saved enough?” 07:00 “Should I use my 401(k) to pay off $70K in debt?” 13:00 “Can I afford to work part-time post-divorce, or do I need to look for a full-time job?” 20:00 “I make $180k and have 2 kids, is $200 a month too much for a gym membership?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is FREE. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 472: Why You Don’t Need A Budget To Be Good With Money 30:51

15 days ago30:51

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Do you really need a budget to manage your money? Or is it time to delete the apps, toss the spreadsheets, and rethink everything? Today, we’re sitting down with Dana Miranda, author of the bold new book You Don’t Need a Budget: Stop Worrying About Debt, Spend Without Shame, and Manage Money With Ease . Together, she and Jean dig into why traditional “budget culture” can be just as toxic as diet culture and a more intuitive, values-based approach we can use instead. Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Your Money Map Replay: The Investing Mistakes You’re Probably Making, And How To Stop 36:10

20 days ago36:10

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We’ve all been there: endlessly scrolling through financial headlines, absorbing TikTok hot takes, or reading investing books with dreams of becoming the next Warren Buffett. But what if all that advice is doing more harm than good? On the most recent episode of Your Money Map , our weekly show with the Alliance for Lifetime Income, we sit down with Barry Ritholtz, host of Bloomberg’s Masters in Business podcast, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and author of the new book How Not to Invest: The Ideas, Numbers, and Behaviors That Destroy Wealth and How to Avoid Them . His mission? To help us unlearn everything that’s steering us in the wrong direction. If you like this episode and want more, check out all of our Your Money Map episodes at protectedincome.org/your-money-map/ or tune in live every Wednesday at 12 PM ET on Facebook or LinkedIn. 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts May 6th, use code SAVENOW for a 15% discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 471: The 30-Day ‘No Buy’ Challenge That Can Save You Thousands 35:38

22 days ago35:38

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Climate news in the last few years has felt incredibly depressing. Melting ice caps. Declining bee populations. Corporate greenwashing. It’s easy to feel like there’s nothing we can do that actually makes a difference. But what if you could take one simple action that not only helped the planet but also your wallet and your mental health? This week, we sit down with Ashlee Piper, award-winning sustainability expert and author of No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity . She shares how stepping off the work-to-buy treadmill helped her save $36,000, pay off debt, and reconnect with what actually brings her joy. Join the Challenge + Learn More: 🔗 Follow Ashlee on Instagram: @ashleepiper 📬 Get her free Substack and join future challenges Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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“I make $150k a year and put $1k into retirement every month. What else should I be investing in?” 22:44

27 days ago22:44

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This week, we’re bringing back expert investor Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington for a special mailbag episode. She’s answering all of your excellent saving and investing questions—from how to start investing outside of a retirement account to making the most of a short college savings window to figuring out which account to draw from in retirement. Whether you're just getting started investing or reassessing your strategy later in life, Jenny and Jean break down the decisions that matter most—and remind us that successful investing is more about time in the market than picking the perfect stocks. Mailbag Questions: [1:30] “Is 59 too late to open a Roth IRA, and what should I invest in?” [5:00] “We have 3 teens and not much saved for college yet. Where should we start?” [7:30] “I'm a retiree, and I’d like to start pulling money on a monthly basis. Which account should I pull from first?” [11:30] “I make $150,000 a year and put $1,000 into my 401k every month. If I want to retire in 15 years, what else should I be investing in?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 470: Steady Income in a Shaky Economy: The Power of Dividend Investing 37:13

29 days ago37:13

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Markets have been rocky—and if you’re feeling a little uneasy about where your money is sitting right now, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why we’re turning our attention to a strategy that’s all about dependable income and peace of mind: dividend investing. This week, we’re sitting down with Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, CEO of Gilman Hill Asset Management and author of Dividend Investing: Dependable Income to Navigate All Market Environments . Whether you're nearing retirement or just want to sleep better at night, this episode breaks down how you can build a dividend-focused portfolio tailored to your life and your risk tolerance. Resources & Links Mentioned: 📍 Learn more about Jenny Harrington 📍 Support the Council for Economic Education Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Markets Just Got Uglier: Here’s What To Do With Your Money Right Now 22:07

30 days ago22:07

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We’re not going to sugarcoat it, it’s been a brutal few days on Wall Street. Markets are reeling. Investors are spooked. And if you’ve peeked at your 401(k) with one eye open while sipping a very large glass of wine...you’re not alone. That’s why we asked Karen Finerman, co-founder of our InvestingFixx club , to join us to break down what this market chaos really means , how long it might last, and what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing with your money right now. 📊 Want more financial confidence? Join Jean and Karen at InvestingFixx.com . Our investing club for women meets next on April 14 at 8 PM ET , and your first month is free . Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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“Can a financial advisor help me stress-test my retirement savings?” 22:18

5 weeks ago22:18

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Are financial advisors worth the cost? How do you know when it's time to switch from DIY investing? What exactly should an advisor be doing for you? In this special Mailbag episode, Pam Krueger, CEO of WealthRamp , answers all your biggest questions about working with a financial advisor. Plus, we tackle the #1 retirement fear—running out of money—and explain how to stress-test your finances to stay on track. Mailbag Questions: [02:00] “When is it time to move from a robo-advisor to a real human?” [07:00] “Can someone call themselves a fiduciary but still earn commissions?” [9:30] “I only have $100k saved. Will a financial advisor work with me?” [12:00] “Should my advisor help with budgeting, insurance, and college planning—or just investments?” [15:00] “How can I make sure my retirement savings last a lifetime?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 469: Financial Advisors Unfiltered: What They Do, What They Don’t, and What to Ask 39:22

5 weeks ago39:22

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Finding a trustworthy financial advisor can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, we’re joined by Pam Krueger, an investor advocate and the founder of Wealthramp , a referral service that connects consumers with vetted, fee-only fiduciary advisors, to break down how to find the right advisor for your financial goals. We dive into the biggest red flags to watch for, the difference between fee-only and commission-based advisors, and how to take control of your money with confidence. Resources & Links Mentioned: Connected with a vetted, fee-only financial advisor here . Learn more about Pam and Wealthramp . Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mailbag: “I was recently laid off. Can AI help me figure out what to do next?” 16:24

6 weeks ago16:24

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In today’s Mailbag, we're diving into your burning AI questions with Celia Quillian, author of AI for Life: 100+ Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence to Make Your Life Easier, More Productive…and More Fun! Whether you're navigating a career shift, streamlining home maintenance tasks, or planning a road trip, Celia shares how you can use AI to make your life easier. Mailbag Questions: [02:00] “Can AI help me with a career pivot post-layoff?” [06:00] “How can I use AI to keep track of things I need to get done around the house?” [10:00] “What are the best free AI courses for beginners?” [11:00] “Can AI help me plan a bucket list road trip?” Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4-week or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 468: AI 101: How to Use AI to Save Time, Make More Money, and Simplify Your Life 35:14

6 weeks ago35:14

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Artificial intelligence is here to stay, and instead of fearing it, we should learn how to make it work for us. Celia Quillian is an AI expert and author of the new book, AI for Life: 100+ Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence to Make Your Life Easier, More Productive…and More Fun! She’s joining us to break down how generative AI can help us boost productivity, negotiate raises, manage our finances, and even help book our next vacation. Resources & Links Mentioned: Find Celia on TikTok here . Article on AI Tools and Environmental Impact Looking for more financial confidence? 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! Our next 4-week session starts April 2nd, use code WHM for a $100 discount. 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth. Your first month is completely free. Have a question for us? Write to us (or send us a voice note!) at mailbag@hermoney.com . 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 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mailbag with Ramit Sethi: “Should my inheritance fund my husband's retirement?” 20:35

7 weeks ago20:35