Women's Financial Literacy Podcast

Nov. 9, 2023

Welcome to the Women’s Financial Literacy Podcast. The podcast will address a myriad of topics from financial basics, to retirement, to the role of care, and how the gender financial literacy gap contributes to specific challenges women face in investing. Our host, Jill Harris, an attorney with the SEC, will discuss her experiences with other SEC staff. Join us for this timely and informative series.

EPISODE 1: Introducing the Women’s Financial Literacy Podcast

Headphones over a glass jar of coins
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Our host, Jill Harris, introduces the podcast series and discusses why we chose to focus on the topics addressed in the podcast series.

EPISODE 2: Investing: Beginning and the Basics

Piggy bank with categories of spending
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Jill Harris and Sarah Mallett discuss investments including 401Ks, salary negotiations, navigating benefits, etc.

EPISODE 3: Investing and Childcare

Teacher reading a book to students
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Jill Harris and Kim Cain discuss investing and caretaking, including understanding health insurance benefits, childcare credits, navigating childcare costs, etc.

EPISODE 4: Women and the Financial Literacy Gap

Retired couple at the beach
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Jill Harris and Jeaneen Kappell discuss the financial literacy gap, specifically the importance of women’s ability to process economic information and make informed decisions about financial planning, wealth accumulation, debt, and pensions.

Last Reviewed or Updated: Dec. 15, 2023