Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Conta ...
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No jargon, no judgment — MoneyWatch is your no-nonsense guide to taking control of your finances. Join CBS News Business Analyst and Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger and co-host Mark Talercio, CFP as they break down money matters in a way that actually makes sense. Feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions like tackling debt or planning for retirement? You're in the right place! Each episode, Jill and Mark go back to basics, diving into the financial topics you might be too emba ...
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On Track for Retirement at 65?
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20:15I'm about to turn 60 and my plan is to call it quits in five years at 65. Am I on track to make this happen? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data a…
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Trying to Self-Manage After Firing Our Advisor
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26:55My husband and I broke up with our financial advisor about a year ago and now we're trying to self-manage. Are we on the right track? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-…
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A new survey finds that the stock market is the preferred choice for long-term investing, though 21% of Americans avoid it due to intimidation. I joined CBS Mornings with tips on how to get started with investing, plus Mark and I discuss. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmo…
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Early Retirement From Federal Service
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12:54I'm a federal worker and have the possibility of accepting a voluntary early retirement. Given the current chaotic environment, I'm thinking I want to do it. Do I have enough saved? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is …
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Additional Retirement Savings Advice
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14:03Given that our retirement savings are so heavily skewed on the pre-tax side, I am wondering if increasing our Roth contributions is the right move. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.c…
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Can I Take On More Risk?
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18:07We both plan to work and invest until we are 70, and possibly beyond in part-time roles, so I am wondering if we can be a bit more aggressive for the next few years? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman,…
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Moving From Saver to Spender
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23:07We are just about to retire and the thought of spending the money rather than saving is a difficult shift. Any advice on how to make this transition? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman…
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Navigating Retirement in France
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22:55Now that I'm living in France, I would like to review my financial situation and get some guidance on how to transition to living off my savings after many years of working and being a very diligent saver. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill o…
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Alternative Investing With Fundrise CEO Ben Miller
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36:55Today we're joined by Ben Miller, co-founder & CEO of Fundrise, a real estate investment platform that uses technology to make high-quality real estate investments available to everyone at a low cost. Since launching its first offering in 2012, Fundrise has invested in more than $7 billion worth of real estate across the country. Today, they manage…
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What to Do With Pension Lump Sum?
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20:02My pension won't be coming for quite a few years, but I'm trying to plan now what the best course of action should be when the time comes. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To le…
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Managing Retirement Income
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22:32We feel woefully unprepared to manage our assets to ensure a comfortable retirement and are looking for some guidance. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…
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Is Now the Time for Fixed Index Annuities?
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17:28We found an advisor that we really like who claims to be a fiduciary, but he is suggesting we invest our "protected" money in fixed index annuities. Should we run? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, w…
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Can I Reduce My Savings Rate?
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14:29My longterm plan of getting out of debt and having six months of emergency savings will be completed at the end of this year. Once that happens, can I reduce my savings rate? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel…
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A recent survey reveals that 40% of Americans in committed relationships have kept a financial secret from their partner. I joined CBS Mornings to explain why these financial secrets can be just as damaging as infidelity. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jil…
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Analyzing Deferred Comp Options
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21:14My wife has a deferred comp plan that annuitizes if she stays with the company until the age of 60, otherwise all deferred comp is paid in a lump sum. Should we be concerned? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel…
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Romance Scams With Adam Levin
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28:09This Valentine's Day we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of romance scams that morph into crypto scams. Lover beware!!! Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "…
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Worried About Social Security
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15:05I'll be 69 this year and my plan is to retire in 2026 when I'll be 70. I'm starting to worry if Social Security will be there when I decide to call it quits. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data an…
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Is Now the Time for Roth Conversions?
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12:04With nearly a million dollars in tax-deferred retirement accounts, is now the time for us to consider some Roth conversions? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about…
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Can I Quit in My 50s and Move to Europe?
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16:45I'm wondering if I can retire in January 2026, just after I will have turned 57, and enjoy life in France. Doable? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener …
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Can I Throw in the Towel?
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14:19The idea of retiring and losing at least half my salary makes me nervous. Should I be or can I afford to do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener dat…
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Sandwich Generation Feels the Squeeze
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20:46Mark and I chatting about how to ease financial strains while caring for both your parents and children. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy …
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Withdrawals in Retirement
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18:37I need about $5k per month to live on in retirement but I'm not sure where I should be taking the money from. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data …
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Money Doesn’t Always Solve Anxiety
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21:33I think my situation will lead to plenty of hate mail, but I'm also living proof that money doesn't always solve anxiety. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about li…
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A Guide to Better Credit Scores
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19:57My recent appearance from CBS Mornings and then Mark and I chatting about how to improve your FICO score as the national average hits 717. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/…
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How to Protect Assets From the Government
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15:26How can I protect some of my assets if the government decided to take them away? Don't really rich people put money in the Cayman Islands or something? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodm…
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I’m 56, Can I Retire in Three Years?
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17:12I just turned 56 years old and am trying to determine if I can retire in three years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice…
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The 2024 tax season is officially open. I joined CBS Mornings with the key details taxpayers should be aware of this season. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc…
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I have a lot of money tied up in a single stock. If it goes up, yes, I am happy, but when it goes down, I think I should have sold. I check the account multiple times each day. Is this behavior typical? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on M…
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Am I on Target for Retirement?
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13:05I'm 62 and looking to retire at 65, if not sooner. Can I do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a…
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