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MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger

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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 embarrassed to ask about or stressed to face, offering practical real-world advice to help you build your financial confidence.  Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Contact Us" button. New episodes drop every Saturday and Sunday because your finances shouldn't wait until Monday!
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Episodes

How to Invest Extra Money

With some extra cash flow in the equation, I'm wondering what's the best way to allocate it? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 04, 202321 min

Prioritizing Our Goals

After a recent wedding, we've already begun the process of combining our finances and we are now looking at our next set of goals and would love your thoughts on if we are prioritizing things in the right order. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...

Jun 29, 202320 min

I Quit My Job, Do I Have to Go Back?

Last year I resigned from teaching after 21 years. If I teach for nine more years I get my full pension, but I am just not sure I can do it. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 27, 202321 min

Planning for Future Flexibility

With the hope of at least slowing down at 55, are we doing what we should be doing in our 30s to make that a reality? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 22, 202323 min

Just Had a Baby and Received a Windfall

With a new baby and a sizable inheritance in the mix, we're wondering how we should be prioritizing our savings and investment goals? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 20, 202321 min

Life Insurance as an Investment Vehicle

I know from listening to enough of your episodes that you're not fans of life insurance policies as an investment vehicle. Can you discuss the scenarios where life insurance as an investment vehicle makes sense and where it doesn't and why? 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 Learn more abo...

Jun 15, 202318 min

Italy or Bust

We're hoping to call it quits in about five years and start spending a large chunk of time in Italy. Are we 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 13, 202323 min

Early Retirement Planning

I am 48 and my wife is 46 and we're thinking about retirement when our kids are out of the house in six years. Can we do it? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 08, 202324 min

Too Early for Next Endeavor?

I am 43 years old and I'm wondering if it's too early to do a career change which would likely result in a significant pay drop? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 06, 202321 min

Where Do We Start?

We're finally at a place where we feel we can begin making more secure and significant financial progress, so the question is, where do we begin? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 01, 202321 min

Roth or Traditional 457?

Should I contribute to a Roth or Traditional 457? I'm able to max out the annual amount in either and I'm currently splitting it 50/50 between the two. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 30, 202317 min

Are We Behind on Retirement?

I'm in my late 30s and have been a saver since I opened my first bank account in elementary school. However, due to a series of unfortunate events, I found myself barely getting by. Because of this are we now behind the eight ball? 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 Learn more about your a...

May 25, 202327 min

Can I Retire in Ten Years at 55?

I’m planning on having the option to retire in ten years. Whether I call it quits or not will depend on how I feel at the time, but I like the idea of having the option. What should I be doing with extra cash flow between now and then? 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 Learn more about yo...

May 23, 202321 min

Seeking Better Work-Life Balance

I'm thinking of transitioning to a new job with more manageable hours, but such a move will likely come with a pay cut. Can we afford to do it? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 18, 202322 min

Are We Really on Track?

I think we’re doing pretty okay financially, but I would love some perspective on whether we are we really on track, or if I am deluding myself. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 16, 202317 min

How to Pay for Home Improvements?

When it comes to paying for some home improvements, I'm trying to decide whether to use a HELOC or sell the investments in my brokerage account. 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 and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 11, 202317 min

Are We Saving Too Much in Our 401(k)?

With a lot of retirement money already saved in pre-tax accounts, at what point should we consider using the Roth options available to us? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 09, 202319 min

Can I Do a Reset at 44?

I'm 100% debt-free and have been working my butt off since I was 19 with a plan to retire in the next 10 years at age 44. Am I crazy? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com...

May 04, 202322 min

Do We Need an HSA?

Is it worth electing a high-deductible health plan to take advantage of HSA investing, or will the upfront medical expenses with a higher deductible negate any future returns? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

May 02, 202325 min

Feeling Anxious Over Our Finances

With increasing pressures on our finances, including inflation, I'm starting to feel a bit anxious about our retirement plans. Are we on track? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...

Apr 27, 202318 min

Prepping for a Job Transition

Over the past couple of years we’ve prioritized retirement by maxing out our 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and family HSA. With a job transition on the horizon, is that still what we should be doing? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 25, 202327 min

Are We Saving in the Right Places?

I feel like we're in good financial shape but I'm also wondering if we're directing our investments in the best way possible? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 20, 202319 min

Do We Need an Advisor?

With a lot of changes in our financial lives, I'm wondering if we need the help of an advisor? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 18, 202328 min

Stay Retired at 44 or Go Back to Work?

At 40 I left the Border Patrol out of loneliness. With some solid triple net rental income coming in every month, I'm trying to decide if I should go back to my old job. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 13, 202318 min

Use No-Match 403(b)?

The call started off with a 403(b) related question but quickly turned into a conversation about real estate and financial priorities. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 11, 202322 min

Allocating Extra Cash Flow

With some extra cash flow on a regular basis, should I be increasing my 401(k) contributions or investing elsewhere? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 06, 202319 min

Finally Paying Attention to My Finances

I'm finally paying attention to my finances and would like to know if I'm on track to reach my goals? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 04, 202318 min

New to Finances, Are We on Track?

Given that we only started focusing on our finances in the last couple of years, are we doing what we should be doing? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 30, 202322 min

Planning With VA Disability

Given my situation with VA disability, I wanted to know whether or not I am on the right track to retire by 55? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 28, 202321 min

Managing Finances for Our Small Business

My wife and I have a small business filming weddings in the summer and we expect it to grow in the coming years, so we're wondering what's the best way to manage the finances going forward? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 23, 202318 min
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