Financial adulting in your 20s & 30s: Saving, retirement, and real-life budgeting with Brigitte Killings / 57

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing okay with money… but am I doing the right things?” — this episode is for you. Whether you’re in your late 20s trying to build good habits, juggling family responsibilities, or quietly worrying about what the future version of you will need, this conversation meets you exactly where you are.Today we’re joined by Brigitte Killings, a 30-year veteran in financial services and the Atlantic & South Division Head of Community and Business Development at JPMorganChase. Brigitte has spent decades working directly with families and communities, and she brings a perspective that’s both deeply practical and deeply human. She doesn’t just talk about money — she talks about how money shows up in real life: in parenting, generosity, caregiving, career choices, and long-term planning.This episode is full of the kind of wisdom that makes you pause and rethink how you approach your finances — not with fear or shame, but with clarity and confidence. You’ll walk away feeling calmer, more intentional, and better equipped to make decisions that support both your present life and your future one.✨ Episode Highlights ✨[2:00] The money habits Brigitte wishes more people built between 25–34 [3:00] Why the 401(k) match is the “free money” so many people leave behind [4:00] How savings buckets make life feel calmer (emergency, travel, future goals) [8:00] Budgeting for generosity, gift giving, and “helping as the spirit moves you” [10:00] How to talk to kids about money without shame, stress, or secrecy [16:00] A first paycheck, paying “rent” at 14, and learning responsibility early [18:00] How to start family money conversations before crisis hits [33:00] Banking isn’t just transactional anymore — it’s relational [36:00] Chase’s free community workshops (and no, you don’t have to be a customer) [40:00] What gives Brigitte hope about Gen Z and young Millennials✨ Resources ✨Connect with Brigitte on LinkedIn.Chase Community Workshops: Visit your local Chase branch to find upcoming workshops (many are virtual and free — and you don’t need to be a Chase customer)📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/