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Dec 2019
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102: Understanding How Your Personal Mon...

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About this episode

Jean grew up in a family where money wasn’t a big issue. Her parents saved for big purchases like vacations, but frugality was part of her everyday life. She graduated from college without any debt, and soon found a job - that she immediately regretted accepting. She moved quickly to change course, and ended up in a job that paid less than half of that first one - but was so much better for her. 

A freelancing side job to supplement her income evolved into a full-time Journalism career with Smart Money magazine, which led to a 25+ year stint with the Today Show as their financial editor.

But Jean wanted more. She created HerMoney, a place for women to learn about how to properly handle their finances. Jean knew that your money story is the root of your relationship with money. She created a place and space for you to recognize your money story - and figure out how to apply deep-seated lessons learned consciously and subsconsiously - to lead your best financial life!

In this Episode We Cover:

  • Jean's journey with money
  • Her financial position before and after college
  • How her financial habits changed
  • The importance of prioritising decision making
  • Her job on Smart Money Magazine
  • What she learned in reporting women with money
  • On HerMoney Happy Hour
  • The outcomes of the conversations at Happy Hour that might surprise men
  • The reason why couples are reluctant to talk about money
  • How to start the conversation with a partner who doesn't want to talk about money
  • The first thing a woman needs to do to start changing her financial situation
  • The importance of prenup

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