Jean Chatzky
Jean Chatzky
Jean Sherman Chatzkyis an American financial journalist, author and motivational speaker. Chatzky has given personal financial advice on various TV shows. She is the financial editor for NBC's Today Show...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJournalist
Date of Birth7 November 1964
CountryUnited States of America
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Our culture highlights the desire to always have more, even when we should be grateful for what we have.
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Joining finances can be tricky. Money has long topped the list of topics couples fight about.
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