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Money Unscripted

Fidelity Investments
Investing
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Financial Planning
Fidelity Investments
Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Roth IRA
529 Plans
Healthcare Proxy
401(k) Loans
Small Business Ownership
Health Savings Accounts
Fidelity
Catch-Up Contributions
Home Buying
Infused Cafe
Life Insurance
Career Change
Baylie Grogan

On Money Unscripted, we share your stories and get helpful money insights from Fidelity pros. From careers to caregiving, paying for college to planning for retirement, it’s the personal side of finance–jargon and judgment free. Join host Ally Donnelly every other Tuesday, because it’s your life–get your money’s worth. Have a question, comment or episode idea? We’d love to hear from you! Email us ... more

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Latest Episodes

Caregiving for an aging parent can be both beautiful and overwhelming. It’s why Beth Pinsker wrote My Mother’s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. It’s the book she wishes she’d had when her mom’s health took a turn. On this episode of Money Unsc... more

This year, you can save more in your 401(k) than ever before. Watch this episode of the Money Unscripted podcast as host Ally Donnelly and Fidelity Vice President Kirsten Hunter Peterson break down 2026 contribution limits and catch-up contribution l... more

The key ingredient for any financial plan? Your budget. On this episode of Money Unscripted, host Ally Donnelly talks with chef, influencer, and small business owner Jenn Lueke about how she helps her followers stretch their dollar in the kitchen and... more

2026 is a big year for IRAs. New rules for traditional and Roth IRAs could mean more tax-free savings in your  retirement accounts. Contribution limits are up, income limits are higher, and for the first time ever, catch-up  contributions are increas... more

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Beth Pinsker
Financial columnist and certified financial planner who wrote My Mother's Money
Fidelity Investments
Episode: How can I help my aging parents with their finances?
Sangeeta Moorjani
Senior leader at Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments
Episode: How can I help my aging parents with their finances?
Gina Gillespie
VPN financial consultant
Fidelity
Episode: How to make (and stick to) a budget
Ajay Sarkaria
Fidelity Regional Vice President of Private Wealth Management
Fidelity
Episode: New ways to save on your taxes this year
Stefne Lynch
VP at Fidelity Insurance Agency
Fidelity
Episode: What is long-term care insurance?
Ryann Little
Member of Fidelity's Medicare Services team providing insights on Medicare
Fidelity
Episode: Medicare explained
Alex Roca
Certified financial planner and host of Women Talk Money
Fidelity
Episode: Women and money: From the Great Wealth Transfer to retirement savings
Irene Li
Award-winning chef and business owner, seeking to improve her investing skills.
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Episode: Boost your investing confidence
Leanna Devinney
Fidelity Vice President and branch leader
Fidelity Investments
Episode: Year-end money moves: Deadlines and limits

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Ally Donnelly
Host of Money Unscripted, guiding conversations on personal finance with a practical, consumer-focused approach.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Great show!

    Really helpful financial tips!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PaddyBoston
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good show. Very insightful.

    Great cast of people with great knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMS32205
    United States2 years ago

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Retirement planning: Help protect your investments
Q: When do people typically consider opening an income annuity?
Typically, people consider opening an income annuity when they are 5 to 10 years from retirement, wanting to take less risk and build in guaranteed income streams.
Retirement planning: Help protect your investments
Q: How do annuities work?
Annuities are ways to take risk away from yourself and put that on to an insurance company by way of a contract, with accumulation and distribution phases.
Retirement planning: Help protect your investments
Q: What should I consider to make my money last through retirement?
You should consider emergency savings, protection of your income and assets, and the potential for growth in your portfolio.
Backdoor, Mega, and Roth conversions explained
Q: How do I decide between a conversion or a backdoor? What's the difference between the two?
A conversion is available to anyone without limits, while a backdoor Roth has contribution limits and involves making a non-deductible contribution to a traditional IRA before converting to a Roth IRA.
Backdoor, Mega, and Roth conversions explained
Q: What are some of the questions I should ask myself before I consider a conversion?
Consider whether you can pay the taxes now, what your potential tax bracket will be in retirement, and if you have enough time for the money to grow in a Roth account.

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Money Unscripted blends personal finance storytelling with practical Fidelity guidance. Episodes cover budgeting, retirement planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and investment strategies, often featuring Fidelity subject-matter experts who translate complex topics into actionable steps. The format leans on real-life anecdotes, like debt payoff journeys or family financial conversations, to make financial concepts approachable. A standout is the consistent emphasis on accessible, jargon-free guidance and retirement-focused planning, with guests ranging from investment professionals to specialists in long-term care and Medicare. This makes it approachable for listeners who want clear, implementable money insights tied to everyday lif... more

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2. Sangeeta Moorjani
3. Gina Gillespie
4. Ajay Sarkaria
5. Stefne Lynch
6. Ryann Little
7. Alex Roca
8. Irene Li

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