Podcast
A Better Way to Money
Hosted by Northwestern Mutual · EN
Saving, spending, investing, splurging—money touches everything, and right now it can feel like the world is moving too fast to make a confident move. A Better Way to Money, from Northwestern Mutual, brings in top industry experts to help you cut through the noise, find your financial blind spots, and make moves that actually fit who you are and where you're headed. Because the right time to make a plan isn't later—it's now. That's A Better Way To Money.
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How to Care for Your Kids, Your Parents, and Yourself—All at Once
2d ago00:28:25Summary readyIf you’re raising kids while also keeping an eye on your aging parents, you’re in good company—about half* of middle-aged Americans are right there with you. But most are figuring it out on the fly, making the squeeze that much harder. Host Jennifer Borget sits down with estate planning attorney and Sandwich Generation Survival Guide podcast host Candace Dellacona to unpack what the sandwich generation is really facing: what eldercare actually costs, where the planning gaps hurt the most, and how one honest conversation with your aging loved ones can give them back their voice and give you a real path forward. Whether you’re already in the thick of it or trying to get ahead of it, this episode is your survival guide. *Pew Research Download our free Family Financial Planning workbook and start building better habits TODAY: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/podcast/ Connect with Candace Candace’s website: https://www.offitkurman.com/candace-dellacona Candace's podcast, The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sandwich-generation-survival-guide/id1687970739 Connect with Northwestern Mutual Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/northwesternmutual Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/northwesternmutual/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@northwesternmutual Episode Page: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/how-to-plan-financially-for-aging-parents-while-raising-kids LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/
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Prenups, Postnups, and the Must-Have Money Talk Most Couples Skip
2w ago00:27:31Summary readyWant your relationship to go the distance? One of the best things you can do—especially if you’re getting married—is have an honest money conversation. Family law attorney and HelloPrenup founder Julia Rodgers joins host Jennifer Borget to show how prenuptial and postnuptial agreements give couples a powerful framework for doing exactly that. Julia reframes these contracts from top to bottom: not as legal protection against failure but as one of the most loving, intentional steps two people can take together. Plus: what they actually cover, and how to start a money conversation with your partner—wherever you are in your relationship.Download your free Family Finances workbook and start building your future TODAY: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/podcast/Connect with JuliaJulia’s website: https://helloprenup.comConnect with Northwestern MutualFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/northwesternmutualInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/northwesternmutual/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@northwesternmutual
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Career Uncertainty Is Normal. Here’s How to Thrive in It
May 1400:32:09Summary readyThe career ladder you planned to climb? It’s looking a lot shakier these days. Host Jennifer Borget is joined by author Simone Stolzoff—author of The Good Enough Job and How to Not Know—to explore what building a career looks like when the old rules no longer apply and why learning to thrive in uncertainty might be the single most valuable skill you can build. Together, they unpack how to stay grounded when your work life shifts; why over-identifying with your job title is a liability; and how a strong financial plan gives you the foundation to take risks, make moves, and land on your feet.How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands AnswersThe Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from WorkDownload your free Family Finances workbook and plan for a future you can’t predict TODAY: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/podcast/Connect with SimoneSimone’s website: https://simonestolzoff.com/Connect with Northwestern MutualFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/northwesternmutualInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/northwesternmutual/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@northwesternmutual
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Think Like an Investor When You Buy a Home
Apr 3000:24:53Summary readyBuying a home has never felt more daunting—and for a lot of people, it feels impossible to buy the right property for the right price. Real estate investor and podcast host Henry Washington has been there. He went from living paycheck to paycheck to building a portfolio of 100+ properties. He’s not here to make it sound easy; he’s here to make it feel possible. In this episode, Henry walks you through the “Investor Mindset” and the real-world cheat codes that help any buyer make a smarter move—wherever you are in the journey. First home or third, just starting to look or ready to sign: Henry has something for you.Download our free Family Finances Workbook and start mapping out your path to homeownership TODAY: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/podcast/ Connect with Henry Washington:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehenrywashington/Real Estate Deal Maker - https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/real-estate-deal-maker?On the Market Podcast - https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/on-the-marketConnect with Northwestern Mutual:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northwesternmutualInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/northwesternmutual/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northwesternmutual
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The Hidden Forces Crushing Your Money Habits (And How to Fight Back)
Apr 1600:28:54Summary readyHow is it that we can know exactly what to do with our money, and still not do it? Host Jennifer Borget sits down with behavioral scientist Dr. Wendy De La Rosa to shed light on the structural forces that make it so much easier to spend than save—and what to do about it. From blocking off a “Financial Health Day” to changing your credit card due date, you’ll learn how to change your psychology, habits and environment to build a more secure future. Download your free Family Finances workbook and start building better habits TODAY: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/podcast/ Connect with Northwestern MutualFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/northwesternmutualInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/northwesternmutual/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwestern-mutual/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northwesternmutual
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Season 3 Trailer: Build the Life You Want—No Matter What Comes Next
Apr 200:01:03Summary readyThe world is changing fast, and your financial life is changing with it. In Season 3 of A Better Way to Money, host Jennifer Borget and a lineup of renowned experts help you navigate your next several money moves. From AI reshaping careers to evolving ideas about retirement and what "enough" really means, we're leaning into the uncertainty of modern life and finding new opportunities to build something better—for right now and the future ahead. New season kicks off April 16th. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-better-way-to-money/id1765519164 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xl6IC9kkfx5DYD05tL1FS https://www.youtube.com/c/northwesternmutual
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Finances & Feelings: True Accounts
Oct 1600:19:33Summary readyMoney isn’t just math, it’s emotions, values, and tough conversations. In this bonus episode, financial therapist Aja Evans and Northwestern Mutual’s Lauren Yoder join host Jennifer to unpack two common money challenges: balancing priorities while raising kids and navigating financial secrets in relationships. They explore why emotions run high with money, how values shape decisions, and how planning with an advisor can ease stress and build alignment. Listen to this episode and more on our website:https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/how-to-resolve-financial-conflict Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/
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Money, Meaning and Your Purposeful Life
Sep 400:22:09Summary readyHave you ever felt anxious that you’re not living out your life’s purpose... or worried you don’t even know what it is? Jordan Grumet, author of Taking Stock and The Purpose Code, is a hospice physician who left private practice to follow his passion for conversations about money, purpose and life. He joins Jennifer Borget to explore why purpose doesn’t have to be one big “what” but can be a series of meaningful “whys.” Jordan shares how you can define purpose on your own terms and align your financial life to support it. Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/how-to-identify-your-purpose-and-build-your-life-around-it Link to No Regrets Bingo Card: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/no-regrets-bingo-card.pdf Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/
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Finding Financial Balance in Parenthood
Aug 2100:22:20Summary readyBetween school drop-offs, back-to-back meetings and skyrocketing summer camp costs, parenting today can feel like a never-ending juggling act. In this episode, Dr. Whitney Casares, pediatrician, author and founder of Modern Mommy Doc, opens up about her journey from burnout to balance. She shares the moment that led her to redefine what truly matters and how she now helps other parents align their time, money and energy with their values. Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/how-to-find-balance-in-parenthood/ Link to Parenting Prioritization Worksheet: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/prioritizing-finances-with-kids.pdf Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/
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Why We Worry About Money (And How to Stop)
Aug 700:22:34Summary readyWorrying about the future is inevitable, but it doesn't need to be all consuming. Kate Sweeny, Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean for Graduate Academic Affairs at the UC Riverside Life Events Lab, has spent her career studying how we approach periods of uncertainty. She shares why the unknown is stressful and how we can reduce this stress with strategies like planning ahead. Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/why-we-worry-about-money-and-how-to-stop Link to our Readiness Checklist to meet with your advisor for the first time: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/meeting-with-your-financial-advisor-for-the-first-time.pdf Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/
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