Ep 374: How To Fix Our Retirement System, With Economist Ben Harris

America’s retirement system is out of date, and there are currently millions of retirees who don’t have enough saved. It’s clear we need a plan — not just for our own retirements, but for our nation — because we all deserve to feel financially secure in the next chapter of our lives. Ben Harris, former assistant secretary for economic policy at the U.S. Treasury Department, joins us to break down what’s wrong with America’s retirement system, what policymakers and employers can do to fix it, and how women can better prepare for their financial futures. In Mailbag, we answer questions about saving money in the event of a divorce and determining your budget for a new home. In our money tip of the week, how to make remote work relationships work. The HerMoney with Jean Chatzky podcast is sponsored by Edelman Financial Engines. The podcast team and its host are neither employees nor clients of EFE, however, the show does receive fixed compensation, and is a paid endorser and therefore has an incentive to endorse EFE and its planners. To learn more about the sponsorship, please visit PlanEFE.com/HerMoney. Thank you to our other sponsor for this show, Monarch Money, a more modern way for women and couples to manage their finances. Monarch will help you monitor all of your accounts, transactions, and investments in one place — and help you collaborate with a partner on your terms. As a HerMoney Podcast listener, you’ll receive 10% off your annual plan when you use the code HERMONEY at sign-up. Head to monarchmoney.com/hermoney to try Monarch today. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast, and to learn more about Airwave, head to www.airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices