Episode #26
Money in Midlife: What Every Woman Needs To Know
In this episode of Pucker Up Midlife, Jenn and Andrea sit down with financial planner Nancy Pyzel of Acord and Fong Wealth Strategies to tackle one of the most important—and often uncomfortable—topics for women in midlife: money. From retirement and career changes to caring for aging parents, supporting adult children, divorce, widowhood, and starting over financially, Nancy shares practical advice to help women feel more confident and in control of their financial future. Midlife can bring major financial turning points, and the “sandwich generation” can find themselves pulled in every direction. Nancy explains why this stage of life is the perfect time to take an honest look at where you are financially, rethink your priorities, and make a plan for where you want to go next. She also shares how women can build financial independence, avoid common money mistakes, protect themselves from scams, and make sure they’re prepared if life takes an unexpected turn. You'll also hear candid discussions about: • Why so many women struggle to feel confident talking about money • The biggest money myths women need to stop believing • Why there is no one-size-fits-all investment strategy • How to prepare financially for retirement, career changes, or a fresh start • What women need to know about finances during divorce or widowhood • How to protect yourself and your parents from financial scams and AI-powered fraud • The importance of having powers of attorney, estate plans, trusts, and financial documents in place • How the “sandwich generation” can manage the financial stress of caring for aging parents while supporting their kids • When it’s time to stop financially supporting adult children—and how to teach them financial independence • Simple five-minute money habits that can make a big difference • Why every woman should understand her own investments, credit history, and Social Security benefits • The financial conversation every family should have before a crisis happens Whether you're worried about retirement, helping your parents, supporting your kids, considering a career change, or simply wondering if you're on the right financial track, this episode offers practical advice and plenty of honest conversations about the realities of money in midlife. ✨ It's never too late to change your relationship with money. The first step is understanding where you are, giving yourself credit for how far you've come, and creating a plan that puts your future—and your own financial wellbeing—back on the priority list. Keywords: money in midlife, financial planning for women, women and money, financial planning for women over 40, financial planning for women over 50, retirement planning, retirement planning for women, midlife finances, sandwich generation, caring for aging parents, financial independence for women, money mistakes women make, financial literacy for women, divorce and finances, widowhood and finances, estate planning, financial power of attorney, financial scams, AI scams, investing for women, Social Security benefits, adult children and money, midlife career change, starting over financially, Pucker Up Midlife podcast
