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Women & Wealth

Women & Wealth

Written by: Regina Hess
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 Welcome to the Women & Wealth podcast brought to you by Regina McCann Hess, a CFP with over two decades of experience. This show is for professional women who want guidance in working towards their Retirement Vision – learning, building, planning, striving for your dreams and putting the work in now so that you can pursue your Financial Independence. You can watch the Founder's video Regina created for you to learn more about her and how she can guide you towards your financial independence at www.forgewealth.com. * The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listeners' personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized financial, legal or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a final decision. Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Private Advisor Group, a registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group and Forge Wealth Management are separate entities from LPL Financial. Our show guests and their companies are not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group or Forge Wealth Management.Copyright 2025 Economics Personal Finance Self-Help Success
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  • How to teach kids about money (at every age) | In Your Corner Podcast, Ep. 18

    How to teach kids about money (at every age) | In Your Corner Podcast, Ep. 18
    Apr 29 2026
    Most adults were never really taught how money works. They had to figure it out on their own, often through trial and error. In this episode, Regina McCann Hess joins CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz on the In Your Corner podcast to talk about why financial literacy matters and how parents can start teaching kids about money in everyday life. From grocery store lessons and jars for saving, spending, and giving, to chores, goal setting, investing, and even the iPhone debate, this conversation breaks down practical ways to help children build healthy money habits early. Regina also shares how family dynamics, money mindset, and real-life examples shape the way kids understand earning, saving, and spending. Whether you're raising young children, guiding teens, or helping young adults take their first financial steps, this episode offers simple ideas to start the conversation. Episode Highlights: 00:00 — Why financial literacy matters 01:15 — When should kids start learning about money? 02:05 — Grocery store lessons: teaching budgeting in real life 03:45 — Why money feels abstract in a cashless world 05:00 — The emotional tone of money at home 07:20 — Using cash, jars, and visualization to teach saving 09:10 — Needs vs. wants, and the iPhone story 11:45 — Should kids get paid for chores? 14:20 — Credit cards, college, and building credit 17:00 — Family budgeting, vacations, and tradeoffs 20:15 — Cost vs. value: spending smarter 21:20 — Introducing kids to investing early 26:00 — Schools don't teach this 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 MCCANN HESS 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 JOSH SIDOROWICZ Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5k9c6LffhA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsid/ 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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    30 mins
  • Priceless Memories with Jessica Hinds

    Priceless Memories with Jessica Hinds
    Apr 22 2026

    The photos we almost skip often become the ones we wish we had most.

    In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with family photographer and entrepreneur Jessica Hinds to talk about preserving the moments that matter, even in the middle of chaos, motherhood, and busy careers. Jessica shares how she built her photography business, why she always encourages moms to get in the frame, and how family photos become part of the legacy we leave behind.

    They also talk about the challenges of balancing business ownership with family life, the pressure professional women put on themselves, and why health is one of the most important investments we can make if we want to enjoy the wealth we're building.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:35 - Episode open, meet Jessica Hinds

    3:57 - A glimpse into what it's like to be a professional photographer

    11:05 - Why Jessica became an entrepreneur

    14:07 - Where you can go to learn more about Jessica and her photography

    14:41 - Challenges Jessica has faced as a professional woman

    19:40 - Jessica's vision for retirement

    21:38 - 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

    CONNECT WITH JESSICA HINDS

    Website: https://www.jessicahindsphotography.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicahindsphotography/



    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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    24 mins
  • Social Security Strategy for Divorcees & Widows

    Social Security Strategy for Divorcees & Widows
    Apr 15 2026

    A lot of women have no idea they may still be entitled to Social Security benefits tied to an ex-spouse.

    In this week's episode, Regina unpacks what divorced spouses, widows, and widowers need to know, including the rules that apply, how much may be available, and why filing too early can cost you far more than you realize.

    She also walks through real examples that show how a smart claiming strategy can make a meaningful difference in your long-term retirement income.

    Episode Highlights:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:52 - Rules first!

    5:24 - 2 factors to consider for the spousal benefit

    7:12 - The survivor benefit

    10:04 - Calculating and using or 'turning on' the benefits

    14:01 - Circling back to the survivor benefit

    15:17 - The drawback of taking it earlier

    20:48 - Call to action

    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.
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    22 mins
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