In this episode of Unscripted with Alison Maloni, Alison sits down with financial expert Regina McMahon Hess for a candid and eye-opening conversation about money, confidence, and why so many women are at risk when it comes to long-term financial security.

The statistics are staggering: women save 43% less for retirement than men, and nearly 70% of elderly women rely on Social Security as their primary source of income—often less than $22,000 a year. Regina explains how these gaps form, why they persist, and what women can start doing now to change their financial futures.

Together, Alison and Regina explore how women are often conditioned to put everyone else first—children, spouses, households—while sidelining their own financial well-being. Regina shares practical, approachable strategies to overcome overwhelm, uncover hidden spending, manage credit wisely, and build a strong financial foundation one step at a time.

The conversation also touches on pivotal life moments—like divorce or major transitions—that often force women to re-engage with their finances, and how those moments can become powerful turning points instead of setbacks.

Regina’s book, Superwoman Wealth, serves as a roadmap for women ready to stop avoiding money conversations and start building confidence, clarity, and independence. Her message is clear: financial empowerment isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, and it’s available to every woman.

This episode is an encouraging reminder that it’s never too late to take control of your financial story—and become your own financial hero.

Find Regina www.forgewealth.com

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