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.

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

Navigating Fertility with Dr. Alexander Kucherov of Illume

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

Pablo, the Pirate Cat - Behind the Scenes with Jay Deane!

Pablo, the Pirate Cat teaches kids about money matters straight from his pirate cove with the engaging voice narration by Jay Deane and Dr. FinWell. Kids will learn without feeling lectured to. There's even a fun pirate cat theme song to sing along with and learn! Spend, Save, Share. Just the beginning of Pablo's wisdom :). 

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

22 Years. Thousands Fed. The Story Behind the North Quabbin Food-A-Thon | Jay Deane Interview

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

Level Up Your Money

Ready to make your money work for you?  In this special Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor episode for 11–15 year olds, Dr. Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. (aka The Money Doctor) breaks down fun, real-world ways to save, earn, and spend smarter—without boring lectures. Plus… meet Pablo the Pirate Cat, your mischievous (and very wise) sidekick who’s here to help you level up your financial game.