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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

Maximize Your Holiday Donations

This is the time of year that you might be thinking about charitable giving, so here are a few best practices to keep in mind. 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 10, 202419 min

Tripped Up by Analysis Paralysis

My husband and I find ourselves in situation where we don't know what to do with $200,000 we have sitting in our savings account. 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, 202428 min

Just Married, Now What?

I recently got married and now I'm wondering what the next best steps financially are for my wife and 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 more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 03, 202422 min

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble, gobble, happy Thanksgiving from Jill and Mark! 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, 20242 min

Tax-Efficient Rebalancing

Is there a tax-efficient way to rebalance when it involves a taxable brokerage account? 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 26, 202418 min

Retirement Alphabet Soup

I recently switched employers and now I'm looking for advice on how best to consolidate all of my different retirement 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 21, 202425 min

Year-End Money Moves

With just a few weeks left in 2024, here’s some practical tips to help you save or even earn extra cash by the new year. 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 19, 202419 min

Money Can’t Buy You Time

I have been contemplating when we can retire and I would like a second opinion to help put my mind at ease. 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, 202422 min

A Surging Market and Another Rate Cut

The stock market is on a high and the Federal Reserve makes another rate cut. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss both. 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 12, 202415 min

Are We Saving Too Much?

With pensions on the horizon, are we saving too much money 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...

Nov 07, 202424 min

The Holiday Spending Season Is Upon Us

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. I joined CBS Mornings Plus with tips to make smarter spending decisions as gift-giving season nears. 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...

Nov 05, 202415 min

Can I Retire Next Year?

I want to retire next year at the age of 62 after working at the same company for 35 years. Can I 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...

Oct 31, 202421 min

A Guide to Estate Planning

A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss what to know about estate planning and your will. 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...

Oct 29, 202417 min

How to Handle Lump Sum Payout

We recently found out that my husband, thanks to his job, will be coming into a large chunk of money. What should we do with 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...

Oct 24, 202423 min

The Struggling Sandwich Generation

Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents. Roughly 5 million U.S. households fall into this category, and as a result, the sandwich generation faces challenges saving 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.audacyin...

Oct 22, 202418 min

How to Handle Large Inheritance

After receiving a large inheritance, what steps should we be taking to best navigate our financial future? 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, 202424 min

Considering Pre-Retirement Adjustments

A pre-retirement adjustment we are considering is discontinuing my wife's 403(b) contributions and redirecting those funds to increase contributions to our taxable brokerage account. Does this make sense? 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://po...

Oct 15, 202417 min

Financial Priorities and Parenthood

I joined CBS Mornings with some financial advice to help parents save money while also juggling the expenses of parenthood. 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, 202417 min

A Strong Economy and Planning for the Unknown

As the economy added 245,000 jobs in September, exceeding the expectations of most economists, a large chunk of the country has been dealing with natural disasters. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss. 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://podcastc...

Oct 08, 202420 min

How to Pay for College

My wife and I are trying to figure out how to pay for college for our youngest son and we're in need of some suggestions. 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, 202421 min

Evaluating My Asset Allocation

I have a large chunk of money in my ESOP and a large chunk of money in a single stock. How should I be evaluating my overall asset allocation? 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 01, 202429 min

I Fired My Planner

We recently fired our financial planner and would like some advise and/or suggestions on our portfolio makeup as we begin our retirement 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...

Sep 26, 202429 min

Do I Have Enough Insurance?

As I prepare to leave the military, is there any reason why I should be looking to get additional insurance? 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 24, 202421 min

In Too Good of a Position for Retirement?

Given the level of assets we've accumulated, I'm wondering if we can hit the breaks when it comes to saving 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...

Sep 19, 202420 min

Retired at 48, Am I Okay?

I retired two years ago at 48 and would like to know if you agree with my analysis that I have enough to stop my part time job. 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 17, 202420 min

How Am I Doing?

I’m considering buying a new home and would love your thoughts on if you think I can afford to buy now. 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, 202432 min

Big Money Decisions

With some big money decisions on the horizon, I have a lot of questions and I'm not sure which direction to go. 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 10, 202419 min

Can My Wife Retire at 55?

We're in our mid 40s and the goal is to have my wife retire at 55, is this doable? 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, 202423 min

Do We Have Enough F-U Money?

Will we have enough F-U money in about five years or so to consider a career pivot? 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 03, 202425 min

Regrouping After a Loss

My husband died four years ago and I'm still trying to get myself back on track. Am I taking the proper steps? 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, 202424 min
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