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MoneyTalks
Jul
10
2026
Ultimate Guide to Social Security for Women
Learn how Social Security works for women, including when to claim benefits, the 35-year earnings rule, Social Security after divorce, survivor benefits, taxes, and...
Jun
15
2026
Living Abroad? What Americans Need to Know About Taxes, Digital Nomad Rules, and Cross-Border Financial Planning
Learn what Americans living abroad need to know about taxes, the 183-day rule, FBAR reporting, FATCA, digital nomad tax rules, retirement abroad, and cross-border...
Jan
23
2026
Understanding Annuities: Types, Benefits, and Common Misconceptions
Learn how annuities work, the different types available, and common misconceptions. A clear, educational guide to annuities and financial planning for women.
Oct
31
2025
Q4 Money Moves: How to Max Out Retirement Accounts and Lower Taxes Before December 31
Listen to Koren Vining as she shares what year-end money moves to do to maximize your retirement and tax savings before year’s end.
Oct
10
2025
Planning for Life’s Transitions: Retirement, Tax Strategies, and Wealth Protection
Life doesn’t happen in straight lines—and your finances shouldn’t either. Career changes, retirement, divorce, or loss can all upend even the best-laid plans. That’s...
Jul
25
2025
Quiet Wealth: Building Financial Security Behind the Scenes
Money TalksQuiet Wealth: Building Financial Security Behind the ScenesThis Weeks Guest Andrew Rose Financial Advisor at Capitol Financial Solutions...
Jun
26
2025
Retirement Isn’t a Man’s Game—It’s Your Future
In this episode of Money Talks, we sit down with Purse Strings Approved Professional Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, to talk about what retirement planning really...
May
29
2025
A Guide to Spousal IRAs: Building a Financial Legacy Together
Money doesn’t stop when you step out of the workforce—and your retirement planning shouldn’t either. In this episode of Money Talks, Dr. Barb Provost and Maggie Nielsen...
Feb
20
2025
Retirement Planning for Real Life: Tips for Women at Every Stage
Retirement may feel far away—or like it’s sneaking up fast. Either way, the best time to start planning is now. In this episode of Money Talks, we sit down with...
Women & Money – The Shit We Don’t Talk About Podcast
May
15
2026
The Smart Way to Plan Adoption or Surrogacy with Kelly Ellison
Inside this episode ,we’re joined by Kelly Ellison, MBA. Learn how we get real about the cost of adoption and surrogacy and why so many families experience expensive...
May
08
2026
How to Take a Career Break Without Going Broke with Katrina McGhee
This week’s episode, we’re sitting down with Katrina McGhee career break and sabbatical coach, who completely redefines what it means to take control of your life...
Apr
24
2026
When Love Drains Your Finances with Christin Luken
This week we’re joined by Christin Luken as she shares about how she earned first hand that money mistakes are not about intelligence, they’re about emotions. Now,...
Apr
17
2026
Giving Caregivers Their Life Back with Tia Sauceda
This week we’re joined by Tia Sauceda as she shares about adult daycare! We talk about why caregivers burn out, why most people wait too long to get support, and how...
Oct
24
2025
Smart Year-End Tax & Retirement Strategy with Carolyn Rowland
Learn what money moves to make before the year ends. Dive into this episode about year-end tax and retirement strategy with Carolyn Rowland
Jul
11
2024
Approaching 65: Social Security, Medicare, Retirement Planning & More
In celebration of Barb’s 65th birthday, we gathered a small group of her peers- Maggie Weiss, Karen Van Maldegiam, and Geri Bresnahan- who are all 65. Approaching this...
Jun
13
2024
Being Financially Prepared Today with Gabrielle Mollick
Today on Women and Money, we have Gabrielle Mollick, CFP®, CSRIC®, with us. Gaby is a financial advisor at Mercer Advisors in Denver, Colorado, and a Purse...
Oct
13
2022
Ep 20: A Proactive Approach to Tax Planning with Eric Blake, CFP®
Although we know tax planning is about as fun as a mammogram, they are something we have to do every year. Our goal for this episode is to help you glide into tax...
Feb
10
2022
Ep 4: The Value of a Spousal IRA with Gigi Verrey
Are you a stay-at-home mom or are you thinking about leaving the workforce? Are you worried it will impact your financial benefits and retirement future? Many women...
Smart Advice
Apr
14
2026
How to invest my inheritance or unexpected windfall?
Rob Cucchiaro, CFP, explains how to invest an inheritance or windfall with tax-smart strategies, financial clarity, and long-term planning in mind.
Oct
28
2024
Maximize Your Social Security: Should You Invest Early or Delay Benefits for Bigger Payouts?
When planning for retirement, one of the most important financial decisions involves Social Security
May
22
2024
Unlocking the Mega Backdoor Roth: Maximizing Retirement Saving
What is a Roth IRA? What is a Roth 401k? Do I make too much money to qualify? What about backdoor vs. mega backdoor?
Oct
04
2023
Financial Planning for Successful Women:
It seems to be a biological fact that women statistically live longer than men. Based on 2021 CDC data, the average life expectancy was 79 versus that for men at...
Oct
06
2021
Planning for Un-Retirement
Yvonne came to me with one question: “Can I afford to leave this all-consuming stressful job, and instead work at the non-profit I’m passionate about?
Apr
27
2021
401k Basics
Whether you want to feel sand between your toes or breathe fresh mountain air, retirement is likely to be the most expensive thing you ever pay for and the only way to...
Financial Foundations for Women eBook
You’ve been meaning to get your finances in order—but where do you start?
Right here. This eBook is your no-stress, no-fluff guide to finally taking control of your money. With simple, fillable worksheets, you'll quickly see where your money’s going, start building emergency savings, and map out real goals for the life you actually want. No more feeling behind. No more handing over control. This is clear, doable, and made for busy women like you. You’re not waiting another day—you’re starting now.
Free Guides to Help You on Your Financial Journey
Download the Divorce Prep Checklist
Download 8 Savvy Ways Women Invest
Download 10 Ways to Own Your Finances Like A Badass
Net Worth
Download the Family Emergency Binder
SMART Goal Worksheet
Snowball Method
Download Where is My Money Going Worksheet
Divorce Prep Check List
INSIDE YOU’LL LEARN:
- The documents you need to gather
- A description of divorce professionals and what they do
- How to create your divorce team
- Tips to consider along the way
8 Savvy Ways Women Invest Their Money
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
- The step-by-step process financially savvy women use to invest and take control of their wealth.
- Valuable resources to dive deeper into each investment step, equipping yourself with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
- How these investments play a critical role in establishing your financial foundation for a secure future.
- Tips to consider along the way, ensuring a smooth and successful journey towards financial independence.
10 Ways to Own Your Finances Like A Badass
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
- 10 steps to own your finances
- Where to start on owning your financial future
- Stats about the power of your money
Determine Your Net Worth
NET WORTH WORKSHEET!
- This may be one of the biggest steps as it requires you to gather all your financial information in one space. Once this powerful step is complete, you’ll have a solid understanding of where you have been and the information you need to move ahead.
- Grab a pencil and download this worksheet.
- You got this and we got you!
Family Emergency Binder
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
- Six color-coded sections to gather all essential information
- An emergency call tree
- Detailed information for up to 4 family members
- We even included your furry family members
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
GET A HOLD ON YOUR GOALS WORKSHEET!
- You will have a mix of tips and tricks that will help you take charge of where your money is going.
- Any of these small changes can make a big impact on a healthy financial lifestyle.
- And, this is just the beginning!
Snowball Method
GET YOUR SNOWBALL METHOD WORKSHEET!
- You will have a mix of tips and tricks that will help you take charge of where your money is going.
- Any of these small changes can make a big impact on a healthy financial lifestyle.
- And, this is just the beginning!
Where’s My Money Going Worksheet
INSIDE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How much money is coming into your house every month
- What your expenses are every month
- Reflection questions to understand your spending.