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Jerry Williams tackles the $500 question — is it smarter to pay off your mortgage, invest in the market, or buy a second home? A practical look at goals, growth, and what financial freedom really means.

Fraud doesn’t always look like a Ponzi scheme. Jerry Williams unpacks how advisor misconduct happens, what red flags to watch for, and how to protect your credit and identity before bad advice becomes your problem.

Jerry opens Season 6 with a sharp reflection on self-worth, spending, and the hidden cost of vanity. Discover how redirecting your money from depreciating assets to investments or savings can change your financial future.

Jerry Williams breaks down how different tax systems really work — progressive, flat, and everything in between. With humor and clarity, he explains why two people earning the same income can pay vastly different tax rates, what deductions actually do, and how state and federal tax layers interact.…

Jerry welcomes entrepreneur and author Gregory True, whose new book Proud Wealth: Building Abundance on Your Own Terms guides LGBTQ+ listeners through the A-to-Z of personal finance. Proud Wealth: Building Abundance on Your Own Terms – Gregory True 🔗 Grab your copy here Gregory shares the p…

A real-life test drive of life insurance: Jerry compares real quotes from three different insurance carriers: Ethos, USAA, and Pacific Life, and explains why there is such disparity in the quotes. He dives into why term vs. whole policies have a hidden cost of insurance (COI) and what you should as…

Jerry explores the real impact of rising prices, inflation, and tariffs—from simple t-shirt math to the bread lines of Weimar Germany. He explains how costs trickle down to consumers, why shortages fuel chaos, and how history shows us the dangers of runaway inflation. More importantly, he offers pr…

Jerry talks about losing the time value of money and problems that can occur when we wait to take steps to do what's most important to us. Procrastination costs more than time — it costs money. Jerry shares real stories and practical steps to stop putting off your financial future. 💬 Have a ques…

In this thought-provoking episode of Pink Money, host Jerry Williams dives into the real numbers behind America’s leading causes of death—from smoking and heart disease to suicide and substance abuse—and explores how these realities impact the LGBTQ+ community in unique and devastating ways. Jer…

In this Pride Month episode of Pink Money, host Jerry Williams reflects on the emotional and financial challenges of breakups—sharing personal stories of how money habits, debt, and resentment can intensify the stress of separation. Jerry explains how tracking expenses, setting common goals, and bu…

In this episode of Pink Money, Jerry Williams tackles a common workplace shock: automatic 401(k) enrollment. When a listener panics after finding their paycheck suddenly smaller, Jerry explains why employers are allowed to do this, how automatic contributions work, and why it’s ultimately designed …

As the year winds down, investors start receiving notices of mutual fund and brokerage distributions—dividends, short-term gains, and long-term gains that can impact your tax bill. In this episode of Pink Money, Jerry Williams explains how these distributions work, why they happen, and how to plan …

In this episode of Pink Money, Jerry Williams shares his surprising experience using ChatGPT as a financial planning tool. From creating a debt payoff strategy in seconds—comparing the “debt avalanche” vs. “debt snowball” methods—to suggesting investment options for as little as $60 a week, Jerry e…

In this episode of Pink Money, Jerry Williams cuts through the noise of nonstop commercials about “dual eligible” Medicare plans and explains what’s really going on during open enrollment. He breaks down the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, what “dual eligible” actually means, and the key …

The viral “Man in Finance” song may be catchy, but what are the real chances of finding a 6’5”, blue-eyed finance guy with a trust fund? In this episode of Pink Money, Jerry Williams crunches the numbers—looking at how rare those traits really are—and dives into what working “in finance” actually m…

In this episode of Pink Money, Jerry Williams breaks down the confusing—and often overwhelming—decision of when to start taking Social Security. From age 62 to 70, Jerry explains how timing impacts your monthly benefit, why “take it early and invest” isn’t always the best advice, and what realistic…

Jerry welcomes Dalton and Melina for a candid, funny, and sometimes raw conversation about what many lesbians navigate day-to-day. From being ignored at gay bars and dress-code gatekeeping to why some lesbians feel safer in “straight” spaces, Melina shares lived realities that don’t get talked abou…

In this episode of The Pink Money Podcast, host Jerry Williams breaks down the IRS’s most recent changes to the tax code — more than 60 adjustments that could affect your 2024 filing. From higher standard deductions and updated tax brackets to shifts in IRA contribution limits, AMT thresholds, and …

In this episode of the Pink Money Podcast, Jerry Williams, MS-PFP, explores one of the most overlooked aspects of personal finance: the true cost of fees in financial products. From annuities and life insurance to mutual funds and advisor commissions, Jerry explains how hidden expenses can quiet…

What happens to your business when you’re gone? In this episode, Jerry shares a real-life story of a woman left struggling after her CPA husband passed without a plan in place. From probate headaches to locked accounts, Jerry explains the simple steps you can take today—like payable-on-death design…

In this episode of the Pink Money Podcast, Jerry sits down with Alex from Alexis Roofing to break down what homeowners really need to know about roofs, insurance claims, and protecting their biggest investment. From navigating tricky insurance denials to understanding the difference between replace…

Sometimes the biggest financial risks aren’t the ones you see coming. In this episode of the Pink Money Podcast, Jerry breaks down why an umbrella policy can be a smart, affordable way to protect your assets beyond the limits of your homeowners or auto insurance. From dog bites at the neighborho…

Do you ever feel like your money is out of control? Host Jerry Williams dives into what being “terrible with money” really means—and how to fix it with a clear, step-by-step strategy. From setting realistic goals and creating a budget that works, to building an emergency cushion, paying down debt, …

Target has been under fire for its Pride displays — from merchandise being ripped down to employees harassed and media voices calling for boycotts. In this episode, Jerry unpacks the controversy around Target, Bud Light, and corporate Pride backlash. You’ll hear: Why stock price swings don’t …