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

  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 [email protected].  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

  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 [email protected].  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

  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 [email protected].  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: “Can a financial advisor help me stress-test my retirement savings?”

  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 [email protected].  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

  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 [email protected].  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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