Best Friend Financial Advice

About Best Friend Financial Advice

Ever wish you could ask your best friend what they would do when it comes to financial planning stuff? Now you have that friend! Maureen Richardson is a recently retired Certified Financial Planner who has a wealth of information (Pun intended!) to share with you so you can become more savvy, confident, and more in control of your money and life. Maureen dealt with real people, with real situations and provided real solutions to improve her clients’ lives through financial planning techniques. Maureen sees a real need for prudent and thoughtful ideas for women over 50 who are going through life events. Maureen understands what it’s like to be a woman and having to navigate the financial world. The financial world caters to men. Now ladies, it’s your turn to develop your own financial personal power. The Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host is not providing specific financial advice, and no client-advisor relationship is formed through listening to or engaging with this podcast. The information presented may not be suitable for your individual circumstances, and listeners should consult with a financial advisor or other professional to address their unique needs, goals, and risk tolerance. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the content may become outdated or inaccurate over time. Always verify any information and seek the most current guidance. This podcast is not intended to solicit business, offer services, or create a professional relationship. Guest speakers or third-party contributors may express their own opinions, which do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the podcast. Testimonials and success stories shared may not represent typical results and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance. The host and affiliates are not responsible for any decisions, losses, or damages resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.

Publisher

The Pod Mill

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episode

14 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Aug 2026

   15. How To Be Your Advisor's MVP Client

   Maureen spills the tea on the clients who earn VIP treatment aren’t always the ones with the biggest portfolios, but the ones who show up ready to play. With witty asides about pickleball partners who never return the ball and golf lessons that actually stick, she shares practical habits—clear communication, a prepared agenda, and the occasional thank-you note—that turn any retiree into a first-class client. The result is a warm, no-nonsense guide for women who want their money working as hard as they once did, delivered with just enough humor to make the numbers feel friendly.

2. 

   7 Apr 2026

   14. Back to Basics with Maureen: Finding the Best Financial Advisor for You

   After a whirlwind of interviews, Maureen brings things back to basics for our incredible audience. We are starting a new series looking at financial steps that some people think are too daunting but with a little advice and confidence can easily be handled. This week we are looking at finding the right financial advisor for you and your circumstances. Tune in and enjoy!

3. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Mock the Wine Moms All You Want—Then Follow the Money

   Women are a financial force, despite decades of misogynistic messaging designed to create shame. This podcast flips the “AWFUL wine mom” stereotype, offering real tools, confidence, and clarity. Our collective wealth is massive—spread across communities, not locked up by the one percent—and powerful enough to do real good.

4. 

   11 Dec 2025

   12. Super Woman Wealth: Take Control Today with Regina McCann

   Regina McCann discusses strategies for listeners to proactively manage their finances and make informed decisions, empowering them to achieve financial independence in this interview.

5. 

   26 Nov 2025

   11. Amazing Savings Advice

   The hosts provide listeners with simple and actionable steps to gain control of their finances and build savings without jargon or guilt.

6. 

   27 Oct 2025

   10. Navigating the Complexities of Financial Caregiving with Beth Pinsker

   Beth Pinsker explores the complexities of financial caregiving, focusing on planning, understanding financial systems, and managing the emotional challenges of caring for aging loved ones in this interview.

7. 

   18 Aug 2025

   9. Financial Empowerment with Sherry Finkel Murphy

   Host Maureen interviews Sherry Finkel Murphy, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, creator of Madrina Molly™, about breaking limiting money beliefs and making finances work for you.

8. 

   22 Jul 2025

   8. Trying to Get a Grip on Medicare with Carly Rosswurm

   Maureen interviews Carly Rosswurm, an expert from Ash Brokerage, about the complexities of Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment, and supplemental policies, to help listeners navigate healthcare planning in retirement.

9. 

   12 Jul 2025

   7. More Exploration Into Helping Aging Family with Francesca Vogel

   Home care expert Francesca Vogel informs Maureen about selecting a caregiver for aging loved ones, offering strategies to maintain well-being and independence in later years; this is an interview.

10. 

    3 Jul 2025

    6. Loss of a Spouse with Ron Quinn

    Ron Quinn shares his personal experience navigating grief after losing a spouse in an interview with Maureen, offering insights on self-reclamation and finding support during difficult times.

11. 

    26 Jun 2025

    5. Navigating Aging: Insights from Francesca Vogel

    Francesca Vogel and Maureen explore the challenges of aging, emphasizing independence, home care, and healthcare navigation in this interview.

12. 

    17 Jun 2025

    4. Creating a Financial Map to Find Your Treasure

    Maureen explains that creating a financial plan acts as a roadmap for achieving financial security and provides steps for building one, regardless of current finances.

13. 

    27 Mar 2025

    3. Recipe for Credit Card Debt Reduction

14. 

    27 Mar 2025

    2. An Overlooked Tool for Retirement Saving

15. 

    27 Mar 2025

    1. Why Should You Listen to Me?

    This is it, the intro to Best Friend Financial. Meet Maureen Richardson, your new best friend in all things finance. As a recently retired financial advisor, Maureen is in the perfect place to have a friendly conversation in ways that maybe your advisor can't. Let's go grab lunch together and talk it out.

Who has been a guest on Best Friend Financial Advice

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Regina McCann
• Beth Pinsker
• Sherry Finkel Murphy
• Carly Rosswurm
• Francesca Vogel

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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