Confused by Roth IRAs and 401(k)s? Host Maya Collins breaks down the two retirement accounts every woman should know: how pre-tax and tax-free growth work, why the employer match is free money you can't afford to leave behind, and the simple order to fund them in — 401(k) up to the match, then a Roth IRA, then more to the 401(k). Includes the 2026 contribution limits, a target-date-fund tip, and a two-minute action step to start this week.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Host Maya Collins is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing in this podcast creates an advisor-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Maya gives women word-for-word salary negotiation scripts: how to research your market rate, make employers name a number first, counter an offer warmly, and negotiate the full package when base pay is firm.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Host Maya Collins is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing in this podcast creates an advisor-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Your credit score is a three-digit number quietly shaping your money life. Maya breaks down the five factors behind your FICO score, the statement-date trick that lowers credit utilization fast, and the myths keeping your score stuck — in plain English.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Host Maya Collins is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing in this podcast creates an advisor-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Emergency funds 101 for women: what an emergency fund is and why it's the most powerful financial safety net a woman can have. Maya covers the realistic $1,000 starter goal, how much to actually save, where to keep your safety net (and where NOT to), why emergency funds matter even more for women, how lifestyle creep threatens your fund, and simple automatic steps to start building yours this week.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Host Maya Collins is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing in this podcast creates an advisor-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Host Maya Collins breaks down the single most powerful wealth habit that works on any income: paying yourself first. Learn how automating your savings before you spend changes everything — no budget overhaul required. Short, practical, no jargon. New episodes weekdays.

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Host Maya Collins is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing in this podcast creates an advisor-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.