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 moneyHer financial position before and after collegeHow her financial habits changedThe importance of prioritising decision makingHer job on Smart Money MagazineWhat she learned in reporting women with moneyOn HerMoney Happy HourThe outcomes of the conversations at Happy Hour that might surprise menThe reason why couples are reluctant to talk about moneyHow to start the conversation with a partner who doesn't want to talk about moneyThe first thing a woman needs to do to start changing her financial situationThe importance of prenupLinks:BiggerPockets Money Podcast 04: Eliminating Over $30,000 in Debt Through Extreme Organization with Former State Trooper Rosemarie GronerBiggerPockets Money Podcast 24: Getting Financially “Naked” with Your Significant Other — With Erin LowryBiggerPockets Money Podcast 81: The Basics of Investing with Erin Lowry from Broke MillennialBiggerPockets Money Podcast 39: From “Bad with Money” to Intentional Saving and Spending with Jamila SouffrantBiggerPockets ForumsModern Love - The New York TimesScott's EmailConnect with Jean:Jean Chatzky's WebsiteHerMoneyHerMoney NewsletterHerMoney PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.