Holiday spending can make financial stress feel heavier than ever. In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim explains the Four Levels of “Stuck,” from mild money hiccups to full financial overwhelm — and how anyone can start moving forward again with clarity and confidence.
In Part 2 of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim explains why child-support frameworks can miss key facts, how “equal” and “equitable” differ in family court, and why sworn financial statements don’t always reflect real-life costs. Learn when expert financial insight can help ensure a fair outcome.
In Part 1 of this Special Edition, The Money Doctor and attorney Christopher Anderson explain why divorce feels so emotional — and how starting with a clear vision of your future can make the financial process less overwhelming and more empowering.
In this episode, Dr. Frances Rahaim shares how HUG Your Money™ is scaling up while staying true to its mission of private, judgment-free financial wellness. Learn how empathy, connection, and clarity remain at the center of every plan — even as HUG reaches more people, schools, and employers.
In this honest and eye-opening conversation, The Money Doctor talks with Joy Slabaugh — therapist and former CFP — about the feelings, fears, and lessons that come with managing money. From digging out of debt to planning with purpose, Joy’s story shows that financial wellness isn’t just about numbers—it’s about mindset, courage, and connection.
In the second half of their discussion, Dr. Frances Rahaim and Dr. Kucherov explore treatment options, emotional resilience, and practical ways to manage fertility costs without sacrificing future goals. A hopeful, down-to-earth guide for anyone navigating the financial and emotional sides of fertility care.
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Dr. Frances Rahaim breaks down how the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System really works, what MTRS can and cannot do, and how educators can avoid misleading “retirement” sites. A clear, empowering guide for teachers looking to protect their pensions with confidence.
In Part 1, Dr. Frances Rahaim and Dr. Kucherov discuss treatment timelines, emotional ups and downs, and how proactive financial planning can transform the family-building journey from stressful to manageable.
Dr. Alexander Kucherov of Illume Fertility joins Dr. Frances Rahaim to explain the modern fertility journey, from lifestyle steps to IVF options. Learn what to expect, how to access financial assistance, and ways to work with insurance to make fertility care more manageable for individuals and couples of all kinds.
