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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

Should I Pay Off the Car?

My car loan is driving me nuts, can I go ahead and pay it off or should I focus on retirement savings? 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...

Oct 17, 202316 min

Helping Mom Navigate the Finances

My dad recently passed away and I need some guidance as I help my mom navigate the finances. 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...

Oct 12, 202320 min

Brokerage or Retirement Account?

We are at the point now where we are either going to push forward and put the pedal to the metal on our brokerage account, or max out our 403(b)s. 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...

Oct 10, 202313 min

Should We Sell Our Rental Homes?

We have three rental homes and I'm wondering if we should sell them and invest in the market? 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...

Oct 05, 202319 min

Roth or Traditional 401(k)?

I am currently contributing most of my 401(k) elections as Roth. My financial advisor told me to stop doing this and make all my contributions pre-tax. Is he correct? 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...

Oct 03, 202319 min

Are Teacher Pensions Enough?

My husband and I are both full-time public school teachers and we are hoping to someday retire on our pensions. But will they be enough? 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...

Sep 28, 202324 min

Real Estate Fever

With a mix of real estate, employee stock and inheritance issues on the table, I was hoping to get a review of our financial situation. 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...

Sep 26, 202324 min

What to Do With Extra $300k?

We have an extra 30k per year for the next ten years. A friend thinks a whole life insurance policy is a good idea for this money. Is she right? 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...

Sep 21, 202321 min

Whole Life Policy as Investment Vehicle

Three years ago I was advised to start a whole life insurance policy as an investment vehicle, as a way to take out a tax-free loan against the policy upon retirement. I'm starting to doubt that this is really the right investment vehicle for me. 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 mo...

Sep 19, 202318 min

Should I Use a Deferred Comp Plan?

I have an opportunity to save in a non-qualified deferred comp plan through my new company and I am trying to decide if it's worth 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...

Sep 14, 202317 min

Estate Planning Strategies

After my father died, and having to settle his estate, it has me considering some options in terms of end of life planning. 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...

Sep 12, 202320 min

Extra Cash Flow on the Horizon

With our toddler about to age out of daycare, what should we do with the extra cash flow we'll soon have? 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...

Sep 07, 202319 min

In Our 30s, What's the Priority?

Now that we're in our 30s, we're realizing that we need to focus on our retirement savings, but with a child and other expenses on the horizon, we're in need of a game plan. 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...

Sep 05, 202319 min

Should We Sell and Rent?

Given the current real estate market, and the fact that our house has appreciated significantly, I'm wondering if we should sell and become renters? 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...

Aug 31, 202324 min

I Feel Like I'm a Hot Mess

After a series of emotionally driven financial decisions, I feel like I need help getting back on track. 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...

Aug 29, 202324 min

Can I Get My Doctorate?

I'm seriously thinking about going back to school and getting my superintendent credential and doctorate. Good idea or bad? 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...

Aug 24, 202324 min

How to Allocate Bonus Money

I recently received a chunk of money via a bonus and I want to know if we should continue to invest in Vanguard or pay off some of the mortgage on our primary property? 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...

Aug 22, 202320 min

Mid-Life Crisis Planning

As I approach my 37th birthday, I really want to get a better understanding of where my wife and I are on our financial journey. 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...

Aug 17, 202324 min

Should I Start a 529 for a Future Roth?

With the new rules on being able to roll $35k of a 529 into a Roth IRA after its been open at least 15 years, I was wondering if it might be a good strategy to start a 529 for myself to get the state tax benefits with the plan to eventually roll it into a 529? 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-p...

Aug 15, 202314 min

Can We Make a Large Move?

My husband just got a new job, and we are thinking of moving to NYC in a few months, but I recently bought a condo in Denver. What should we do? 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...

Aug 10, 202318 min

How to Buy a Small Business

I'm considering buying into a small business, and while I am familiar with real estate loans, I'm not very familiar with SBA loans. 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...

Aug 08, 202323 min

Can We Afford to Buy a Home?

In this fast paced housing market, should we consider changing our approach to be more competitive or be patient and keep looking? 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...

Aug 03, 202316 min

When Are Pros Needed?

With the pursuit of financial independence on our minds, when should we consider transitioning from going it alone to working with pros? 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...

Aug 01, 202318 min

Should I Cash Out My Retirement?

I'm in my 40s and wondering if I should cash out my retirement savings for a real estate transaction? 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 27, 202322 min

Should I Rent Forever?

My rent is pretty cheap, and I'm a happy renter, but I feel like I should be saving towards a home. Prices where I live are insane, so should I even bother? 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 25, 202318 min

On Track at 35?

I'm in my mid 30s and wanted to know what I should do with a surplus of cash considering that I have some life changes on the horizon. 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 20, 202316 min

Should We Even Be Saving for Retirement?

Considering that my wife and I will both have pensions, should we even be contributing to our workplace retirement plans? 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 18, 202320 min

Can We Live a Little Bit More?

Can we start living a little bit more and perhaps spend some money on fun stuff? 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 13, 202319 min

How to Allocate Extra Cash Flow

Between a new house, funding college and retirement, we're just not sure what the priority should be. 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 11, 202322 min

Help Me Get Unstuck

With a lot of uncommon variables in the equation, I'm in search of some proper financial planning to address our unique situation. 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 06, 202320 min
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