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Jean Chatzky Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 18, 2026: By Josphat G

Jean Chatzky is an American journalist and financial editor for NBC News.

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Best Known For:The television program Today Show
Breakthrough:Became the financial editor for NBC's Today Show, establishing herself as a leading personal finance expert in 1995

10 Quick Facts About Jean Chatzky

  • Full Name: Jean Chatzky
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program Today Show
  • Current Role: Financial editor
  • Current Employer: NBC News
  • Date of Birth: November 7, 1964
  • Age: 61 years old
  • Place of Birth: Michigan
  • Marital Status: Married
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Jean Chatzky Age

Jean Chatzky is about 62 years old as of 2026. Jean Chatzky was born in 1964.

Jean Chatzky Height

Jean Chatzky stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.

Education

She attended University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English.

  • University of Pennsylvania
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: English
    • Period: 1982-1986

Career & Work

Jean Chatzky's career includes writing and editorial roles with HerMoney and NBC News, a news outlet.

Organization: HerMoney
Role: CEO and Founder
Period: 2018–Present
Organization: NBC News
Role: Financial Editor of the Today Show
Period: 1995
Details: New York
Organization: Money Magazine
Role: Editor-at-large

Rise to Fame

Jean Chatzky rose to prominence for her role on the television show Today Show.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Today Show, HerMoney Podcast, and Money Rules.

Television

  • TV Show: Today Show (Financial Editor, 1995-Present)

Books

  • Book: Money Rules (Author, 2012)

Podcasts

  • Podcast: HerMoney Podcast (Host, 2016-Present)

Awards & Achievements

  • Gracie Award — Alliance for Women in Media — Outstanding Host

Jean Chatzky Net Worth

Jean Chatzky's net worth is estimated to be between 5000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Jean Chatzky Family & Relationships

Jean Chatzky is married to Eliot Kaplan. She has 2 children, Jake Chatzky and Julia Chatzky.

  • Father: Charles Sherman
  • Mother: Elaine Sherman
  • Children:
    • Jake Chatzky
    • Julia Chatzky

Lesser Known Facts

  • She was an early employee at Working Woman magazine before moving into finance journalism.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jean Chatzky
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 7, 1964
  • Age: 61
  • Birthday: November 7
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Michigan

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 6 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Charles Sherman
  • Mother: Elaine Sherman
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Eliot Kaplan

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Eliot Kaplan (Spouse • Husband)
  • Peter Provost (Former Husband)

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/JeanChatzky
  • facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JeanChatzky

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