“I’m a single mom with two kids in college. Will I ever be able to retire?”

HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

In this special AMA Mailbag episode, Jean sits down with two thoughtful guests navigating how to prepare for the future as single moms.

First up is Rebecca, a mom of two in Oregon, about 15 years out from retirement. She’s wondering if she’s doing enough to get there. Then we hear from Sarah, a mom in Virginia with a big question: If something happens to her, how can she ensure her assets go directly to her daughter, not her ex?

💡 Topics Covered:

• Planning for retirement as a single parent

• Pensions vs. savings: how to make it work

• When to prioritize paying off your mortgage

• Estate planning and guardianship for solo moms

• Trusts, wills, and protecting your child's financial future

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