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A Better Way to Money

Northwestern Mutual

Business

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/29d. Total Eps: 22

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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07/05/2026
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#96
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22/04/2026
#81
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21/04/2026
#72

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Season 3 Trailer: Build the Life You Want—No Matter What Comes Next

Season 3

Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 01:03

The 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.

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

Season 2 · Episode 9

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 19:33

Money 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 Moves for Life’s Big Moments

Season 2

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 00:45

Welcome back to A Better Way to Money™ :the podcast that helps to uncover your blind spots and find smarter ways to make your money work for you. This season, we’re digging into life’s big milestones — from getting married to buying your first home and everything in between.

Join host Jennifer Borget and a lineup of expert guests for Season 2, where real life meets real financial advice.

Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all

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Managing Money Stress

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, December 12, 2024 • Duration 25:18

Money and stress often go hand in hand: When your finances feel out of control, it’s easy to spiral in other parts of your life, too. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Scott, the author of “8 Keys to Stress Management,” shares how money intertwines with emotions and offers ways to manage stress through the holidays and beyond. Then Lauren Yoder, vice president of product management at Northwestern Mutual, explains how working with an advisor to create a financial plan can alleviate stress and bring calm to your life.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/managing-money-stress/
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all
8 Keys to Stress Management by Dr. Elizabeth Scott: https://drelizabethscott.com/8keystostressmanagement/

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Kids and Money: What You Need to Know

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, November 28, 2024 • Duration 26:16

Having kids changes many aspects of your life, from how much time you have to yourself to how you handle money. As your kids grow, teaching them how to manage their own money is an important part of helping them become independent adults. In this episode, Tanya Van Court, founder of the financial education app Goal Setter, discusses the importance of talking to kids about finances and explains how parents can teach healthy money habits. Then Morgan Krause, senior director of field growth and engagement at Northwestern Mutual, covers how having kids affects your finances and the importance of financial planning for families.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/kids-and-money-what-you-need-to-know/
Download the Planning for Kids Worksheet: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/how-to-save-for-your-kids.pdf
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all

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Planning For The New Retirement

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 22:14

Retirement looks different today than it did 50 years ago. As life expectancy continues to rise, it isn’t unusual for people to spend 20 to 30 years in retirement, which is a long time to live off your savings. In this episode, Maddy Dychtwald, a national best-selling author and co-founder of Age Wave, explains how longer lifespans are changing the way we live in retirement—and how important it is to plan ahead. Andrew Weber, senior director of Planning Philosophy at Northwestern Mutual, also shares tools you can use now to give you financial flexibility in retirement to adapt to unknowns in the future and create income that lasts as long as you do.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/planning-for-the-new-retirement/
Download the Digital Retirement Guide: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/planning-to-save-for-retirement/
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all
Ageless Aging by Maddy Dychtwald: https://maddydychtwald.com/books-and-blogs/ageless-aging-the-definitive-womens-guide-to-live-better-longer/

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Getting Financially Intimate With Your Partner

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 25:49

Money can be a loaded topic to discuss—especially with a partner. Beyond the dollars and cents, there’s a lot of feeling attached to money, which can make it hard to talk about. In this episode, Certified Financial Therapist™ Nathan Astle talks about why money is so hard to talk about and gives advice on how you and your partner can make room for healthy money conversations in your relationship. Next Kristin Krause, senior director with Northwestern Mutual’s advisor solutions department, shares important money topics to cover with your partner and why it’s so important (and when done well—fun) to have these conversations.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/getting-financially-intimate-with-your-partner/
Download the Financial Conversation Starters for Couples: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/financial-conversation-starters-for-couples.pdf
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all

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Why Everyone Over 18 Needs an Estate Plan

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 26:14

Estate planning might seem like something only for the rich and famous, but it’s a key part of any financial plan. As you grow your assets—and especially as kids enter the picture—estate planning helps to ensure that those assets will go to who you want, when you want. In this episode, Cody Barbo, founder of Trust & Will, explains what an estate plan is and why it’s so important to have one. Then Kelley Daugherty, an advanced planning senior attorney at Northwestern Mutual, shares what can happen if you don’t have an estate plan, how to get started, and more.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/why-everyone-needs-an-estate-plan/
Download the Estate Planning Checklist: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/estate-planning-checklist.pdf
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all

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Starting a Side Hustle

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 26:29

Do you have a passion you’re thinking about monetizing? Or maybe your side hustle is growing, and you’re wondering how and when to make the leap and take it full time. In this episode, we explore everything you need to know about side hustles. Jennifer Borget is joined by Nancy Twine, who transformed her side hustle—clean hair-care brand Briogeo—into a thriving business. You’ll also hear from Erik Zipp, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, about the financial considerations of starting and growing a side hustle.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/starting-a-side-hustle/
Download the Side Hustle Planning Worksheet: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/starting-a-side-hustle.pdf
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all
Hear more from Nancy Twine: https://nancytwine.com/
Dream Makers Founder Grant: https://nancytwine.com/thegrant/

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Kat Stickler on Planning For The Future

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, September 19, 2024 • Duration 32:28

Join host Jennifer Borget live from New York for a special episode of “A Better Way to MoneyTM”. Kat Stickler is a social media phenomenon, a mom and just like you—someone who is looking to make her money work harder for her. From learning about money growing up to what she’s got planned for her daughter, you’ll hear all about Kat’s journey with money so far. You will also get expert insights from Matt Stucky, who is a Chartered Financial Analyst with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company.

Listen to this episode and more on our website: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/planning-for-the-future/
Download the Vision Board Template: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/assets/pdf/make-a-virtual-vision-board.pdf
Connect with A Better Way to Money® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-better-way-to-money-podcast/posts/?feedView=all

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