Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Financial Fitness - Un-Marrying. Part 2, Preparing Properly

In Part 2, we dig into the money mechanics: child support frameworks, why “equal” isn’t always “equitable,” the limits of forms (like sworn financial statements), and when to bring in a financial pro so the court hears the whole story.

Highlights

   Child support: what the calculator does—and what it misses

   “Equal” vs. “Equitable”: telling your story so it’s fair in practice

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor",

Un-Marrying. Part 1, The Money Math that Matters

Family law + finances without the fear factor. In Part 1, Dr. Frances Rahaim (“The Money Doctor”) and attorney Christopher Anderson (New Leaf Family) unpack why divorce gets so emotional, what “counselor at law” really means, and how to start with a clear vision of your future before tackling forms, formulas, and dollars.

What you’ll learn

- Why legal titles/intimidation get in the way—and how to get past it

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

HUG – Growth with a Heart 

How do you grow something good… something personal… without losing the very thing that makes it work?

   In this episode, Dr. Frances Rahaim — The Money Doctor — shares how HUG Your Money™ is scaling up while keeping its heart firmly in place. From real-world examples of companies that grew with integrity to the story behind HUG’s own expansion and the role of Dr. FinWell, this conversation explores how growth and empathy can coexist.

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Mortgage Secrets and Strategies (part 2) with guests Angela Tourville and Mike Tourville from Annie Mac Mortgage

Part 2 of 2 - Think you know about mortgages and home buying? What's recasting? When do points make sense? Will your bank put cash up front with your offer? Test your mortgage IQ against special guests Angela Tourville and Mike Tourville from Annie Mac Mortgage. Learn creative solutions and strategies you may never have heard anywhere else!

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Mortgage Secrets and Strategies

Think you know about mortgages and home buying? What's recasting? When do points make sense? Will your bank put cash up front with your offer? Test your mortgage IQ against special guests Angela Tourville and Mike Tourville from Annie Mac Mortgage. Learn creative solutions and strategies you may never have heard anywhere else!

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Dr. Alexander Kucherov, Affording Fertility Treatment, part 2 of 2

The conversation continues as Dr. Frances Rahaim and Dr. Kucherov dive deeper into treatment options, emotional resilience, and strategies for managing fertility costs without sacrificing future goals. This second half brings practical insight and hope to anyone navigating the intersection of fertility and finance.

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Dr. Alexander Kucherov Affording Fertility Treatment Part 1 of 2

In part 1 of this 2 parter, Dr. Frances Rahaim — The Money Doctor — welcomes back Dr. Kucherov from Illume Fertility to talk about the emotional, medical, and financial sides of family building. Together they explore treatment timelines, realistic expectations, and how proactive financial planning can make parenthood dreams feel achievable instead of overwhelming.

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

MTRS, Protecting Your Retirement Must Do's and Don'ts

In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Dr. Frances Rahaim takes a clear, high-road look at the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) — what it offers, what it doesn’t, and how to stay safe when seeking advice about your pension.

You’ll learn:

-How MTRS actually works and why it’s a defined-benefit plan, not an investment account.

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Guest, Joy Slabaugh - Money Mindset part 2 of 2 -

Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor"

Guest, Joy Slabaugh - Money Mindset part 1 of 2

In this part 1 of 2, Dr. Frances Rahaim — The Money Doctor — sits down with Joy Slabaugh, therapist and former CFP, to uncover the powerful lessons behind her financial journey. Joy shares candid stories about navigating debt, managing household money decisions, and the importance of planning ahead with confidence. This episode highlights the emotional side of money and the real strategies that make financial wellness possible for everyone.