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Ask Jean: Should I Buy Discounted High-End Skincare Products?

If you buy high-end skincare products from a discount retailer, are you wasting your money? A reader asks HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky for her take. Q: I love shopping at T.J.…

A Week In Her Wallet: A Single Woman In Her 40s Who Travels For Work And Is Paying Off A HELOC

Kristen, a clinical research associate in her 40s, whose work travel reveals the cost of balancing life on the road with goals at home. Age: 44 Location: Atlanta, GA Occupation:…

The Key Reason Women Shouldn't Defer Money Management To Their Spouse

When women defer money management to a spouse, financial confidence can collapse during divorce — but a few smart steps can change everything. For women who’ve let a spouse…

The Power of Networking in the Age of AI with LinkedIn’s Catherine Fisher

Financial Caregiving 101: What You Need To Know Before You or Your Parent Gets Sick

Author and financial planner Beth Pinsker shares what happens when you suddenly take over your parents’ money management. It starts with a phone call. A parent has fallen.…

Ask Jean: What Do I Need To Know About Refinancing A Private Student Loan?

A reader asks HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky what she needs to know before refinancing a private student loan. Q: I’m thinking about refinancing a private student loan . Right…

The Best Veteran & Military Discounts For 2025

Who doesn’t love a good discount? We’ve got a roundup of some of the top companies with special pricing for our nation's heroes. Our veterans have given so much, and…

Ask Jean: Should I Add My Grandson As An Authorized User On My Credit Card?

A reader asks HerMoney CEO Jean Chatzky if she should add her grandson as an authorized user on her credit card to help him build credit history. Q: I’m considering adding…

Four Questions To Ask Before Buying Beauty Products, According To A Pro

Before you spend money on new beauty products (looking at you red light therapy masks), here are the four questions to ask yourself first. From lip butter to Botox, people…

Kendra Scott: Growing Her Namesake Brand, Giving Back and her Engagement to Zac Brown

Kendra Scott on returning to the CEO seat and building a brand from a $500 investment into a business with a billion dollar valuation. Kendra Scott has a lot to celebrate.…

Dr. Kavita Patel: From Growing Up in a Motel to Working at The White House

Primary care physician & Stanford professor, Dr. Kavita Patel, on making money in venture capital and “RSVP’ing” others into the room. Dr. Kavita Patel’s résumé reads…

Ask Jean: How Do I Tackle $20,000 In Credit Card Debt?

A reader asks our CEO, Jean Chatzky, about the best way to tackle $20,000 in credit card debt. Q: I have almost $20,000 in credit card debt. I am paying really high APR fees.…