May 7

Unsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips

Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you're ready to stop working. They're also a tax shelter. In this episode, we talk about how much you can expect to save in taxes, the difference between pre-tax and post-tax accounts, and how to ... Show More

11m 9s

Apr 30

Shop less and save more with a 'no-buy challenge'

If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned about consumerism and climate change, there are ways to curb your shopping habits. This episode, journalist Stacey Vanek Smith talks to writers, influencers and activists in ... Show More

20m 36s

Apr 23

Do you have a financial self-care routine?

There are things we're supposed to do routinely for our health: brush our teeth, shower and exercise. There's a version of that for financial health too. We'll talk about those tasks — and go beyond the number-crunching to explore how our mental health affects our finances. This ... Show More

15m 57s

Dec 2021

How to talk about money with friends, from planning a hangout to splitting the bill

Even among the closest of friends, conversations about money and privilege can be awkward. In this episode from Life Kit and The Cut, author Otegha Uwagba discusses how we can break that ice — before it's time to split the check.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle ... Show More

16m 58s

Mar 2023

So you want to be a mentor

In this episode, we talk about who can be a mentor, how to structure the relationship, and how to have tricky conversations with your mentees. Also, how to make sure it's not a one-sided relationship.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat ... Show More

20m 59s

Dec 2022

Stressed about talking about finances with a new partner? This framework can help

It can be awkward to discuss money when you're in a new relationship. Financial therapist Amanda Clayman suggests following what she calls the "five components of financial intimacy" to get the conversation started.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use ... Show More

18m 49s

Aug 2021

5 Ways To Rethink Money In Your Relationship

Talking about money can feel intimidating, even taboo. But it's also the key to fostering a closer connection with your partner. In this episode, financial therapist Amanda Clayman breaks down five crucial elements to a healthy financial relationship with your significant other.S ... Show More

18m 9s

Nov 2022

How much money do you need to become a parent? An episode from This Is Uncomfortable

A couple clashes about how much money they need to save before having children. This episode is from our friends This Is Uncomfortable's podcast series on fights about money. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to ... Show More

17m 58s

Apr 2025

Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing

Forgetting a name, a poorly executed hug, the 7th grade — awkwardness is part of our lives whether we like it or not. But what if we put the embarrassment aside and embraced our awkward selves? Guests include social scientist Ty Tashiro, cartoonist Liana Finck, journalist Melissa ... Show More

49m 35s

Mar 2025

The Keys to Great Conversation

Whether we’re interacting with colleagues, clients, friends, family members or strangers, conversations are the way most of us build — or break — relationships. And yet we don’t often think deeply about how to approach this type of casual communication. Alison Wood Brooks, assoc ... Show More

32m 19s

Nov 2024

Life can be so awkward. Here's how to embrace the embarrassing

Forgetting a name, a poorly executed hug, the 7th grade — awkwardness is part of our lives whether we like it or not. But what if we put the embarrassment aside and embraced our awkward selves? Guests include social scientist Ty Tashiro, cartoonist Liana Finck, journalist Melissa ... Show More

49m 35s

Nov 2025

How to Talk About Money, Raise Independent Kids, and Build Real Wealth — ft. Morgan Housel

In this special episode of Office Hours, Scott brings on Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, to take your questions on love, parenting, and financial independence. They discuss how income gaps affect relationships, the moral gray zone of college admissio ... Show More

28m 49s

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