Women & Wealth

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is addressing the marketing and the recent shake-up that we've seen with rumblings of a recession and more (or less) tariffs on the way. We all know that the market can be volatile, but with so much recent uncertainty, it can be difficult to stay calm and keep your head. From both an emotional and strategic perspective, Regina will give you the key points you need to focus on to avoid mismanaging your 401k, retirement or investments in general. Additionally, you'll get an excellent working overview of how the market reacts in situations similar to what we're seeing now, how you can hedge against downturns in the future, understanding risk and more.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - The market, recent disruptions 2:44 - Understanding market movements 6:31 - Volatility is normal 7:53 - Control your emotions and behavior 9:45 - Take a longer view 11:24 - Compounding (and how it works) 13:33 - Diversification benefits 15:27 - Investments should align with your goals 18:10 - Importance of rebalancing 19:43 - Understanding risk 21:05 - Benefits of working with a professional 25:05 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by a guest that has really reached the holy grail: Owning your very own cookie company. Seriously, can you imagine? Tina Phillips is co-owner of the Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, an award-winning, nationally recognized cookie brand – and the Famous Cookie Creamery, an ice cream sandwich shop franchise. Regina sits down to discuss 4th Street with Tina – it's genesis, the scale of the operation and of course – all of their tasty offerings! And lastly, any Women and Wealth episode wouldn't be complete without exploring obstacles that professional women face – which Regina explores with Tina as a business owner.. as well as checking out what she has in mind for retirement and the next chapter of her life. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - Intro to Tina Phillips 3:58 - More into 4th Street Cookies 6:34 - Tina explains the bakery arm of 4th Street 7:38 - 4th Street's focus on freshness 10:18 - Some challenges Tina has faced as a professional woman 12:47 - Tina's vision for retirement 16:34 - Putting in the work to keep the business running (and successful) 18:41 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH TINA PHILLIPS   Website: https://famouscookies.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-phillips-ceo/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is breaking down a necessary part of everyone's financial health:    Making a budget. …and like most topics on money, it can be difficult for people to sit down and think about – which is why Regina is making it easy and going over a specific plan that can get you started if you haven't already – the “50/30/20” budget.   Additionally, Regina elaborates on spending, saving, debt repayment and the glue that holds any budget together, accountability. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Financial literacy 2:19 - Budgeting 4:19 - 50/30/20 Budget Rule 5:46 - Breaking down “your wants” 8:08 - Your savings and debt repayment 10:16 - Accountability 14:30 - Action item and wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina invites Stephanie Cleck to the show to share her journey as a business owner and true innovator. Her company, Concihairge provides a one-of-a-kind service in which professional hair stylists come directly to the comfort of your home, office, studio, or hotel suite – which is perfect for busy professionals, brides-to-be, or new mothers – the very situation that inspired Stephanie to start Concihairge in the first place!   In addition to Stephanie's experiences as a female business owner and her vision for retirement – she shares more of her path to starting her own business, how she's made it all work as a wife and mother of three and the technology being developed to launch Concihairge to the next level. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:39 - Intro to Stephanie Cleck 3:18 - More about Stephanie's service 9:37 - Creating the technology to support her business 11:24 - A challenge Stephanie has faced as a professional woman 14:08 - Stephanie's vision for retirement 16:19 - Call to action 16:50 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE   Website: https://www.concihairge.com/stephanie-cleck/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniecleck/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina tackles an uncomfortable topic most people don't enjoy talking or even thinking about: Estate planning. The thing is, it's not just a crucial step for your legacy like most people think – it's also important should you become incapacitated yourself. What boils down to a simple list of instructions can get complicated fast. Proper planning can save your loved ones a lot of confusion, effort  and headaches in the future. Regina also covers some easy steps you can take right now to ensure to augment your estate planning, as well as an action item that should start you in the right direction. This episode is the perfect crash-course even if you have some plans for your estate already in place. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Beginning of episode 1:43 - What happens if you don't have a will 4:13 - What to do first with your will 7:26 - Your ‘living will' 8:09 - Appointing an executor 11:08 - Include previsions for minor children 12:33 - End of life care 15:11 - Keep a card sized outline of your will/directives 15:46 - Make sure everyone has a copy 16:07 - Healthcare POA vs. durable power of attorney 19:04 - Make sure your beneficiaries line up across all documents 22:31 - Privacy and revocable living trusts 24:44 - Action item: take care of YOU 25:40 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by Alvina Peat! As Alvina puts it, she “inspires people to take control of their careers” – but more specifically, she is a catalyst for success in the workplace across several different industries. Through effective interpersonal skills workshops and coaching, Alvina helps individuals become their most engaged and productive at work. Alvina sits down with Regina to share the vision and process behind her newest book and most importantly: how she empowers her clients. Additionally, Regina explores Alvina's experience as a woman in the workplace, and the inspiration behind Alvina's focus on female empowerment through her writing and H.E.R. workshops. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - Intro to Alvina 1:13 - Who works well with Alvina? 4:44 - More about Alvina's book 11:30 - Challenges faced as a working woman 15:28 - Alvina's vision for retirement 16:38 - Action items 19:05 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money. Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forgewealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com CONNECT WITH ALVINA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvinapeat/ Website: www.alvinapeat.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

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In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by Cigdem Knebel! The founder of Simple Words Books, Cigdem created both a product and a business unlike any other – and her “why”? Her very own son. Now, Cigdem's journey to improve fluency, comprehension, and reading confidence in those with dyslexia – still continues. Her decodable books lead the way in developing the reading skills of those who are differently-abled and even have served as a guide to other aspiring authors looking to make their own decodable books. Regina sits down with Cigdem to dive deeper into her story, her ‘why' and the challenges she faced in getting started (and maintaining) her business. As always with guests on Women and Wealth, Cigdem also shares the obstacles she dealt with in being a professional woman, her vision for retirement and some action items for the listeners to focus on in the coming weeks!   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:43 - Intro to Cigdem 2:25 - “Reading is a fundamental skill” 5:09 - Who Cigdem works with 8:29 - Helping other authors like herself 11:03 - The challenges Cigdem has faced as a professional woman 16:22 - Cigdem's vision for retirement 22:34 - This week's ‘action item' 23:54 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH CIGDEM   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cigdem-knebelswb/ Website: simplewordsbooks.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

Nobody wants to talk about it – but it's one the most important things that you need to have figured out. The transfer of your wealth. We all know it isn't easy to think about, but it's crucial you have a clear plan to ensure that your assets are distributed properly. In this episode, Regina covers what you need to know about your very own transfer of wealth – from simple box-checking like making sure your will is updated or explained in advance, to more complicated details like taxes and probate. If you haven't begun to plan about these next steps, or even if you have a somewhat of a plan of your own – this episode is a perfect ‘north star' to help make sure you have what you need to have in place.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 2:55 - Visions and values 5:35 - It's all about communication 9:46 - Explain your will in advance 12:39 - Writing a letter or recording a video 14:42 - Updating your will 17:01 - Your will is not a private document 18:44 - Gifting 20:15 - Educating the next generation 21:26 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by the fantastic and talented Mazie Minehart Colen!   Mazie is ready to tackle the challenges where people are involved in your business. Projects include Executive Coaching, Executive Team Facilitation and Development, Start-Up Planning, Leadership Training, and all of the elements where successful companies meet growing pain. Additionally, Mazie facilitates Company Strategy Sessions and Offsites and Employee Interventions of all types. Mazie's optimism and energy combined with her bottom line results focus produces delighted, successful individuals and high performing, aligned organizations – which Regina and Mazie cover in this episode – her process and how she ‘levels up' her clients. Additionally, Mazie shares insights into her newly released book and why she felt inspired to create it, the obstacles and challenges she's faced as a professional woman, her plan for retirement and much more! Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - Episode beginning, intro to Mazie Mineheart Colen 2:41 - “It's not just the financial side” 3:26 - A little about Mazie's book 5:44 - Mazie's process 9:53 - Why Mazie wrote her book 16:08 - Where you can find out more about Mazie 18:54 - Mazie's experience as a professional woman 20:30 - Mazie's vision for retirement 22:52 - Mazie's ‘action items' 25:02 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH MAZIE   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mazie-colen-6343944 Email: mazie@mmcexeccoach.com

Welcome to the Women & Wealth Podcast! In this week's episode, host Regina McCann Hess, shares 10 Tips for a Financially Healthy Retirement.  It's the problem that is on nearly everyone's mind – the issue is that there are so many options and so much advice out there for what you should be doing to address your own retirement. From your broad philosophy, all the way down to the nuts and bolts and individual decisions you should be making, you need to be prepared for what comes next – no matter how far away it seems. In this quick, 15 minute video, Regina lays out not only what you should know, but what you should be focusing on. From updating your account beneficiaries and setting up proper insurance to tactical advice like: “reduce or eliminate your debt” and “avoid early withdrawals from retirement accounts.  This is the episode that lays it all out just enough to get you thinking about retirement… or even reconsidering your whole strategy.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:47 - Reduce/eliminate debt 1:32 - Delay social security payments 2:48 - Contribute as much as you can to 401k/IRAs 5:10 - Avoid early distributions from retirement accounts 6:17 - Save 1-2 years of a “rainy day” fund 8:35 - Don't panic in down markets 9:11 - Always update account beneficiaries 9:56 - Take your full required min. distributions 10:49 - Setup proper insurances 12:57 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth – host Regina Hess is joined by Kathleen Roberts, the CEO of Switch Reward Card! Kathleen is a force of nature and walking legend among professional women. She is the former President of Discover Bank, the first female Chair of the Delaware Bankers Association and a current member of Salt Lake's Chamber's Board of Governors. Regina sits down to discuss Kathleen's impact in her community, her industry and in the crypto space. Additionally, Kathleen shares her insights on the direction alternative currencies are headed, the state of the regulatory environment around them and how she's changing the crypto landscape for the better. This is a fantastic episode of aspirational, young female professionals as well as entrepreneurs and founders alike. Tune in to check out Kathleen's experiences as a professional woman navigating male-dominated spaces and how she found success despite obstacles (and doubters)!   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Introduction to guest Kathleen Roberts 2:59 - Kathleen elaborates more on what she's doing 7:54 - Where Kathleen is seeing alternative types of currency 11:17 - “It's evolving as we speak” 12:44 - The importance of doing your own research 15:10 - Where you can learn more 18:08 - Challenges Kathleen faced as a professional woman 23:54 - Kathleen's vision for retirement 27:46 - Blockchain's with social impact 29:41 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN ROBERTS   Website: https://switchrewardcard.com/meet-our-ceo-kathy-roberts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyrobertsswitch/  

Welcome to the Women & Wealth Podcast! In this week's episode, host Regina McCann Hess, shares 10 Tips for an Emotionally Healthy Retirement.  While financial planning is a key part of retirement, emotional well-being is just as important. From practical tips like developing your vision for an ideal retirement and avoiding impulse-spending, to strategies for enhancing your mental health during this crucial transitionary period–like retiring in the Spring. If you're planning for retirement—or already retired—this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Develop an ideal retirement vision 2:07 - Align your vision with your core values 2:59 - Discuss vision and values with your partner 4:05 - Working with a certified financial planner 5:16 - Consider retiring in the spring 6:27 - Nurture your family and friends network 7:25 - Develop your interests and hobbies 8:21 - Restrict emotionally-driven spending 9:27 - Set things up to age and place 10:30 - Consider independent living communities 11:25 - Episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com  

In this week's episode of Women and Wealth – host Regina Hess is joined by influence and communication extraordinaire Stacey Hanke!   As a Hall of Fame speaker and thought leader in influential communication, Stacey helps professionals transform how they show up and lead.    Her keynotes are packed with real-life, actionable strategies that help individuals to build trust, communicate with clarity and drive action—whether in presentations, meetings, or everyday conversations.   Stacey joins Regina to discuss her own entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she has faced as a professional woman and the reality of public speaking and ‘influential communication'. Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction to Stacey Hanke 6:21 - Stacey's specific niche 8:30 - “We can't just go through the motions” 10:27 - The best make it look easy, but… 12:26 - Where you can learn more about Stacey 13:30 - The challenges Stacey has faced (as a professional woman) 17:03 - Stacey's “retirement vision” 18:44 - Downside of entrepreneurism, having vision ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angelos and Scripps News.  She has also been a quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com CONNECT WITH GUEST STACEY HANKE   Website: http://www.staceyhankeinc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyhanke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaceyHankeInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyhankeinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@staceyhanke Email: stacey@staceyhankeinc.com Phone: (720) 339-0049

Have you ever wondered how to make the most of your home equity or navigate the mortgage process with confidence? In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina McCann Hess welcomes Sue Meitner, President of Centennial Lending Group, to discuss strategies for leveraging homeownership as a tool for building wealth. Sue shares her expertise on restructuring debt, buying or refinancing a home, and navigating unique situations like divorce and rising interest rates. Listen in to discover how owning a home can contribute to long-term financial security and hear Sue's personal insights on overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry. From practical advice to empowering stories, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you take control of your financial future. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever received a suspicious call claiming to be from the IRS or a distant relative in trouble? In this episode, I'm diving into the world of phone scams, discussing why they're so effective, the top scams targeting individuals—especially aging adults—and practical tips to protect yourself from falling victim. Listen in to learn about the tactics scammers use, how to recognize the three most common scams, and tools you can set up on your phone to block unwanted calls. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Today we are joined by Tanya Taylor, CPA, to talk about her unique journey to building a career in banking and teaching personal finance. She shares where her passion for personal finance started, how she helps others to succeed, and more. Her incredible story of overcoming adversity and empowering herself to build generational wealth is one you won't want to miss! You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Divorce is tough at any age, but when it comes later in life, there are a lot of implications it can have on your retirement plans. In this episode, I'll be addressing what we call “gray divorce” and how you can navigate the financial issues that come along with this specific kind of split.  You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

In the chaos of life, we often neglect the important connection between our minds and bodies, which can cause (or make worse) some serious struggles. So in today's episode, Mind-Body Coach Anne-Sophie Reinhardt joins us to share her wisdom on how to be at peace with who you are and live in a way that allows for healing and growth. Listen in as she helps to unpack some of the most difficult issues many of us struggle with behind closed doors. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

There are a lot of major transitions we go through in life that have a big impact on our finances—and yet, many people fail to plan for them. So, in this episode, I'm going to cover some of the most important life transitions and the pivotal financial decisions to make around them. Whether you are starting a family or planning your retirement, it's crucial to plan ahead to protect your finances and the finances of your loved ones. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever wondered how to lead with authenticity while navigating challenges? In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Shippy, founder of StoryWork. Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey, from the automotive industry to launching her own consulting company, offering leadership guidance and identity-based strategy. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Are you newly married or planning to merge finances with your spouse? In this episode, I'm walking you through the essential steps for successfully merging finances after marriage. From gathering financial documents to creating joint accounts, I'll highlight the critical financial conversations couples need to have and provide practical advice for navigating this major life transition. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by managing your finances or unsure of where to start? In this episode, I'm joined by Tawnya Schultz, also known as The Money Life Coach, to discuss how women in their 30s and 40s can build a solid financial foundation and break free from limiting beliefs about money. Tawnya shares her personal story of overcoming financial challenges, including debt, and emphasizes the importance of understanding your relationship with money. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

From 401(k)s to 403(b)s, many of us contribute to retirement plans through our work. But do you know the differences between the various types of plans? In this episode, I'll discuss some of the key areas of retirement plans that are important to be familiar with, as well as how taxes come into play as you contribute and when you're ready to start taking money out. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever struggled to align your finances with your life goals? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Cook, a Certified Public Accountant, financial coach, and certified financial educator. Lindsay shares her unique approach to financial coaching, where she helps individuals and couples manage their day-to-day finances, overcome debt, and build strong financial habits. Listen in to discover practical steps to achieve financial clarity, manage debt, and establish a budget that works for you. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

There's a lot to be said regarding caregiving and longevity when navigating income, savings, and retirement (for women specifically). Things have changed significantly over the years from single to dual income, earning balance between women and men, caregiving roles, and more. In this episode, I'll dive into some of the complexities that come into play and the huge impact that affects women more than men. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Tanaha Hairston, the founder of the impact investing community Rise, joins the show today to talk about the importance of being equipped with the tools and knowledge to make a positive impact through investing. She explains her mission to invest with profit and purpose in mind, as well as how she has created an environment where women can collaborate and get connected to investment opportunities. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

The thought of financial planning often makes people tune out or makes their eyes glaze over, but having a financial plan is important for everyone! So today, I want to talk about the power of financial planning and the crucial role it plays in not only your finances, but also your life goals and dreams. Listen in to hear the basics of what financial planning can do for you and some simple ways to begin if you haven't started planning yet. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Director of client value-add programs at FS Investments, Ginevra Czech, joins the show today to talk about her career journey, as well as how she helps clients be the best at whatever they do. Ginevra offers great insight into how to partner with people and support them in relevant ways that allow them to succeed, so don't miss this episode! You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/  

There are a lot of rules when it comes to 529 plans. In this episode, I'll discuss the importance of being aware of how you should be using your 529 plans and outlining 10 qualified expenses. If you want to avoid paying unnecessary taxes and ensure you're staying within the plan's boundaries, this episode is for you! You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Laurice Duffy is a women's empowerment coach and owner of the business A Mindful Journey. She joins the show today to share a bit about her journey, from dealing with great loss to picking up the pieces and growing and finding purpose. You will learn how to navigate the things that cause you to struggle, including hard moments and life-changing circumstances, as Laurice offers tools to help you come out of difficult times with purpose and power. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

How big of a role does someone else play in your finances? Do you ensure that you're a part of the conversation? Today, I'm going to talk about taking back control of your finances and not letting someone else do it all for you. For those who are busy and often delegating, it can seem hard or overwhelming to get into the details of your finances, but I'll share some tips that will help you navigate them with a bit more direction and authority. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Being a small business owner may seem glamorous from the outside but, in reality, it's a lot more financially stressful than most people think. Owner of Sound View Financial Advisors, Misty Lynch, joins the show today to share wisdom and insight from her experience helping many small business owners to build up their finances and support system so they don't always HAVE to work. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever wondered about the intricacies of social security benefits and how they impact women differently? In this episode, I'm shedding light on seven crucial aspects of social security that women need to know. From understanding the impact of career breaks on benefits to the significance of claiming strategies, I'll provide a comprehensive guide to help women make informed decisions about their financial futures. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

You've probably heard that your childhood, habits, and values influence your current behavior, but have you ever thought about what that means when it comes to your finances? Stemming from last week's episode, today we're going to talk about reprogramming patterns. I will guide you through the process of figuring out what financial patterns are keeping you in a rut and share insight on how to break free and create new, improved spending, saving, and investing patterns that better serve you and your goals. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of networking or unsure about how to effectively build professional relationships? In this episode, I'm joined by Ashley Owens, a networking concierge and expert in tactical networking. Ashley shares her unique approach to networking, combining technology and strategy to help business professionals build meaningful connections.  You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever considered how your upbringing and past experiences shape your current financial habits and attitudes? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the concept of money mindset, sharing personal stories and practical advice on understanding and transforming your relationship with money. From reflecting on past influences to navigating financial fears, I'm emphasizing the importance of open and honest conversations on this important topic. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Have you ever wondered how to navigate the traditionally male-dominated fields of real estate and finance as a woman? In this episode, we're joined by Brittney Fairweather and Brittany Starkey from TRX Capital. They share their journey through the world of residential real estate investment, their passion for educating new and young investors, and the importance of empowering women in finance. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

It's that time of year when high school seniors are committing to their colleges for the fall, so it's an exciting season—until we get those financial aid packages that can put a damper on the excitement. When families don't get a lot of help in the financial aid department, it becomes a big conversation about how to pay for the expected family contribution. Today, I'm going to talk about 529 plans and how they can help you prepare for those big expenses. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com

Ever wondered what it takes to start your first company at 14 and grow to sell businesses to giants like Goldman Sachs? Today we're joined by Trixy Castro, a serial entrepreneur who managed just that—and whose journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and empowerment. Listen in to discover the incredible path Trixy has taken through the business world, her dedication to helping other entrepreneurs, and why empowering women in finance is not just necessary, but essential.  You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com/

Student debt has swelled to $1.75 trillion. So what can you do to help make college dreams come true for your children without the nightmare of student debt? I'll shed light on that and more today. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com

Today we are joined by Alexandra Watkins, founder of brand naming consultancy Eat My Words. She shares how she found her way into the marketing space, what she does every day, and what hurdles she's had to jump to make it in her creative field. Listen in to hear about the fun tactics and ideas Alexandra uses to help her clients and stay ahead in a competitive space.  You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com

Dealing with Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your retirement savings can be tricky if you're unsure of the rules. So today, we're going to talk about RMDs and 10 specific things you should know about them in order to ensure you're making the most of your retirement savings. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com

Today we are joined by Megan McShane, co-owner of Your Best Life Now. Having been able to combine her love for personal development with marketing, business development, and making an impact on the world, Megan opens up about what her business means to her and others, as well as what she sees as crucial when it comes to long-term success and growth.  You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com

Thinking about taking Social Security early? A surprising number of people do this—and run into some potentially unforeseen issues. In this episode, I'll be talking about the downfalls of taking Social Security early and why you may want to think twice before taking that route.  You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com 

Colleen Rosenblum is the host of the Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast, where she talks about anything and everything to do with midlife. She joins me today to discuss the importance of midlife conversations and her passion for filling in where the media has failed women in this regard. Listen in to get insight on menopause, community-building, career choice, and more. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com 

One account, three tax benefits—that's the health savings account (HSA). We all know that healthcare costs continue to soar, which creates a conundrum for individuals, as well as employers who are offering health benefits to their employees. In this episode, I'll shed light on the most important benefits of having a health savings account and share some of my best tips for getting the most out of this underutilized tool. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com 

Madeline Henson, staff accountant at O'Fria & Associates P.C., joins the show today to share how she helps people build multi-generational wealth. She offers an insightful glimpse into her career and professional journey, from earning respect as a female in the accounting field to planning for her own financial future. Listen in to learn what it's like to work in a family business, why Madeline feels like she got to ‘grow up with' clients, and more. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com 

Your credit score is one of the main things that is considered when you're applying for a loan, mortgage, or credit card—and even sometimes your internet. In this episode, I'll be sharing ten important things you need to know about credit scores so you can make sure to stay on top of it. Listen in for tips on keeping a strong score, as well as common misconceptions and mistakes to avoid. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com 

Midlife is a time when many women are busy, run-down, and often frustrated with their health. Today's guest is Heike Yates, a fitness and mindset coach who empowers women in this stage of their lives using a mix of Pilates, intermittent fasting, and mindset management. Tune in to hear great ideas, tips, and inspiration for thriving through your midlife era. You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com 

We're going to have a little fun today with some Jeopardy-style International Women's Day trivia. From rock 'n' roll and politics to physics and taking flight, women have played key roles in history, so listen in to hear about just a few! You can access the full show notes and more by visiting: https://www.forgewealth.com