Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor
HUG Your Money, created by Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., (The Money Doctor) is financial wellness reinvented — a patented system that guides people through real-life financial decisions with clarity and confidence. It helps users eliminate debt, master their budget, and plan for their future with private, 24/7 support that goes far beyond typical tools.

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Financial Fitness discusses money during divorce.
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
1 week ago
Making Divorce More Human: A Conversation About Fairness, Fear, and the Future | Financial Fitness

Divorce is never just legal paperwork — it’s emotional, financial, and deeply human. In this Special Edition of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim is joined by Christopher Anderson of New Leaf Family to unpack how the “un-marrying” process can be handled with clarity, dignity, and financial grounding.

Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 weeks ago
Affording Fertility Treatment Without Losing Your Financial Footing: A Heart-to-Heart with Dr. Frances Rahaim & Dr. Alexander Kucherov

In this Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor special edition, Dr. Frances Rahaim and reproductive specialist Dr. Alexander Kucherov break down the financial, emotional, and planning side of fertility treatment. From hidden costs to realistic budgeting tips, this conversation gives families practical tools and compassionate guidance for making confident choices while protecting their financial future.

Financial Fitness discusses how to manage holiday financial stress
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
1 month ago
The Four Levels of “Stuck”: How to Handle Holiday Money Stress | Financial Fitness

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.

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Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
Child Support, Fairness & the Story Behind the Numbers: (Part 2) | Financial Fitness

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.

Financial Fitness discuss divorce and finances
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
Divorce, Emotions & Money: Part 1 Explains How to Build a Clear Vision Before the Forms Take Over | Financial Fitness

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.

How Hug Your Money has grown
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
Growing Without Losing Heart: How HUG Your Money Is Expanding the Human Way | Financial Fitness

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.

Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
2 months ago
The Money Doctor Show: How Therapist Joy Slabaugh Found Confidence in Her Financial Journey

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.

Financial Fitness - Infertility
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
3 months ago
Fertility, Finances & Emotional Strength: Part 2 Offers Real-World Strategies for Moving Forward | Financial Fitness

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.

Financial Fitness - Teacher Pension
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
3 months ago
Understanding MTRS: What Teachers Need to Know to Protect Their Pension and Spot Look-Alike Sites | Financial Fitness

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.

Financial Fitness - Infertility
Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor
3 months ago
Fertility, Feelings & Finances: Part 1 Explores What It Really Takes to Build a Family | Financial Fitness

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.