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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

Superfund 529s From Brokerage?

I’m wondering if I should move money from my brokerage account to superfund our children’s 529 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...

Jan 30, 202421 min

Roth Conversion Questions

As I map out my long-term retirement game plan, I'm facing some questions regarding possible Roth conversions. 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...

Jan 25, 202421 min

Can Hubby Retire at 55?

My husband will soon be 55 and wants to retire from corporate America and get another lower stress/fun job. Can he 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...

Jan 23, 202420 min

Financial Check Up Going Into Divorce

I'm a 37 year old separated dad of two currently going through a divorce and would like to get a check up to see if I'm still on track for retirement after this reset. 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...

Jan 18, 202419 min

Obsessed with Financial Optimization

Ever since I left my financial advisor in early 2023, I’ve become a bit obsessive with optimizing our financial situation. It’s obvious we’re in good shape for our age but how can I find a happy medium in managing our finances and not let it take over my life? 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...

Jan 16, 202417 min

Reset After a Sudden Loss

My husband of 34 years passed away about a year and a half ago. I am successfully on my feet working as a professional, maintaining our home and figuring out what the next steps should be. Am I on the right path? 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 ht...

Jan 11, 202438 min

Irish Pension, Should We Use It?

We recently found out that my husband got a great job with a large tech company in Dublin, so we're trying to figure out if we should participate in the Irish pension option. 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...

Jan 09, 202419 min

First Financial Checkup at 40

As I prepare to turn 40, I feel like it's a good time for my first real financial checkup. 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...

Jan 04, 202419 min

Making Sure We're on Track

We're in our 30s and want to know if we're on the right financial path as well as what we should be doing with some extra cash flow. 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...

Jan 02, 202418 min

Getting on Track After Divorce

My divorce is now finalized and I'm left not knowing how to get my investments in order for retirement. 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...

Dec 28, 202321 min

Trapped by Amazing Interest Rate

We recently had to move for work and have been renting our old home. We’d like to purchase a new home where we now live, but giving up the interest rate and potential asset of having a second property is difficult. 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...

Dec 26, 202320 min

Reduce 401(k) for Real Estate Investing?

Should I reduce my 401(k) contributions to save up for an investment 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...

Dec 21, 202317 min

Should We Move to Arizona?

I'm a federal employee and was recently offered a job in Arizona. Should we make the move from Washington state? 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...

Dec 19, 202318 min

In Our 40s, on Track to Retire at 60?

I am 43, my wife is 44, and we would like to know if we are on track to retire at 60. 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...

Dec 14, 202321 min

Are We on Track to Retire?

With a big federal pension on the horizon, I'm curious if we're on track to reach our retirement 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...

Dec 12, 202319 min

Asset Allocation for Various Accounts

I would like some insight on our asset allocation for our 401(k)s and brokerage accounts given our specific and 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...

Dec 07, 202323 min

Check-In for a Money Reset at 35

Over the last few years, I went from being a condo owner to an apartment renter in a different part of the country. All because my soul was calling me to the ocean. Am I okay? 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...

Dec 05, 202317 min

Cash or Loan for New Car?

I'm thinking about buying a car, and my dad has suggested that even if I can pay cash for the car, getting a loan would help build my credit score. Is he 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...

Nov 30, 202316 min

Life Insurance for Son

Is there any reason why we should keep a whole life insurance policy for my son? 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...

Nov 28, 202321 min

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble, gobble! Happy Thanksgiving from Jill and Mark. Talk to you next week! 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...

Nov 23, 20234 min

Financially Unequal Partnership

I am in a five year unmarried relationship and my partner makes quite a bit more money than I do, so I want to make sure I am making financial choices that are in my own best interest. 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/adc...

Nov 21, 202328 min

Rollover and Investing Help

I recently started a new position and I'm trying to figure out what to do with my old 401(a), Roth 403(b) and defined benefit accounts. 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...

Nov 16, 202324 min

Reset or Regret?

I'm thinking of a making a move that is probably not financially astute. Is it a ridiculous idea? 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...

Nov 14, 202319 min

How to Consolidate Funds

With over 20 funds in one account, how do I go about consolidating them into just a few? 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...

Nov 09, 202317 min

Financial Path for Newlyweds

My husband and I recently got married and we want to make sure we're on the right path as we start our financial journey together. 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...

Nov 07, 202319 min

What's the Priority, College or Retirement?

We have recently received an inheritance and are considering using it to pay for college expenses instead of our original plan of putting it towards retirement. 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/adchoice...

Nov 02, 202320 min

Pre-Tax or Roth Contributions?

My husband and I are trying to decide if we should be making our retirement contributions on a pre-tax basis or should we be using the Roth option? 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 31, 202321 min

Retirement Milestones

Should I be paying attention to the financial milestones that the "experts" say you should be hitting at every age? 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 26, 202318 min

Financial Checkup Approaching 40

As I approach 40, I have recently changed jobs and want to know if I should solely contribute to Roth for both our IRAs and my TSP? 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 24, 202321 min

Financing a Renovation Project

With our first child on the way, we're trying to figure out a way to finance a pretty big renovation project. 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 19, 202325 min
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