About
Money stress doesn't just hit your bank account, it shows up in your relationships, your confidence and the way to make everyday decisions.

If you've ever felt behind financially, avoided talking about money, or let it affect how you show up with friends or partners, you're not alone.

In this episode of Don't Short Yourself Live, MarketWatch's Aditi Shrikant talks with Haley Sacks (aka Mrs. Dow Jones) about how your relationship with money shapes your life, and what you can do to feel more in control.

You'll learn:
-How money stress actually shows up in real life
-Why it spills into relationships and self-worth
-Simple ways to reset your mindset and habits

About MarketWatch Don’t Short Yourself Live
Don’t Short Yourself Live brings together MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests to turn complex money questions into clear, practical moves, so you can stop guessing and start acting.
When
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Haley Sacks
Mrs. Dow Jones
Haley Sacks, better known as Mrs. Dow Jones, is one of the most influential voices modernizing financial literacy for millennials and Gen Z. What began as her own frustration with confusing, jargon-filled money advice has grown into a movement that has reshape dhow millions understand and engage with their finances. With her signature blend of humor, pop culture, and sharp financial insight, Sacks has reimagined money education forthe digital age, making financial empowerment feel accessible, relatable, genuinely entertaining, and undeniably cool.

Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Fortune, which named her to its 40 Under 40 in Media and Entertainment. She has also been recognized as Adweek’s Creator of the Year, a Money Magazine Changemaker, and one of TikTok’s Most Inspiring Women in Business. The Wall Street Journal has dubbed her“the financial guru millennials listen to,” and she has been a recurring expert guest on CNBC, Fox Business, and Good Morning America.

In January 2026, Sacks launched her new weekly podcast, Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones, featuring culture-first conversations about wealth, money psychology, and the financial stories shaping our world. Her highly anticipated book, Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth, will publish in May 2026 (Ballantine Books), delivering her signature blend of wit, real-talk, and actionable guidance for anyone ready to transform their financial life.

As a pioneering finance educator for the digital age, Sacks has built a platform that blends relatable storytelling with substantive financial insight, helping millions spend smarter, invest with confidence, and step into their power as future rich people.

Sacks lives in New York City with her miniature poodle, Mystery.
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Aditi Shrikant
Personal Finance Reporter, MarketWatch
Aditi Shrikant is a personal finance reporter who writes MarketWatch’s Dollar Signs advice column. Previously, she was a lead reporter at CNBC Make It covering relationships and psychology. Before that, she reported on consumer spending and transportation at Vox.com.
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