Money Well Studio

Money, life, and the occasional cocktail.

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Before You Fund That 529: College Funding, AI, and the Value of a Degree with Special Guest Javid Jamae (The College Series, Episode 2)

Publishes Sep 28, 2026 • Season 2, Episode 20

Javid Jamae joins Jennifer and Julie to talk 529 plans, college budgets, student loans, taxable investment accounts, generational wealth and the value of a degree in an economy being reshaped by AI.

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Money, Life & the Occasional Cocktail

Money Well Studio is a personal finance podcast for women who want to understand the money decisions that shape real life. Jennifer and Julie talk about college costs, retirement, investing, home buying, careers, relationships, inflation and financial independence, with practical context and usually a cocktail nearby.

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