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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

Financial Spring Cleaning

While spring cleaning is usually associated with tasks around the house, it's also a good time to clean up your finances. Mark and I discuss. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 29, 202517 min

I Need Help Building a Plan

I'm 44 years old with young children and want to know where and how we should be focusing and strategizing for retirement. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 23, 202527 min

Navigating the Job Market

Whether you're job hunting or aiming for a raise, here's some advice on where to start, how to negotiate, and the best strategies to set yourself up for success. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 22, 202515 min

Planning a Reset for a Disabled Vet

My time in the military has really taken a toll on me, both mentally and physically. My current job is very stressful and I'm not sure how much longer I can do it. Can I do a reset? 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 16, 202521 min

Keep Calm and Stick To Your Plan

It's been a week of extreme lows and some extreme highs. During a period like this it's important to tune out the noise and stick to your game plan. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 15, 202517 min

Should I Buy a House Now?

With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. Is now the time to buy? Mark and I discuss. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 09, 202515 min

Why Should I Even Bother With Bonds?

Just like we do on the this podcast, here I am on CBS Mornings answering your money questions, including one about whether or not it's even worth owning bonds. 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 08, 202518 min

Trying to Self-Manage After Firing Our Advisor

My 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-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 02, 202526 min

Intro to Investing 101

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: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Mar 01, 202519 min

Managing Retirement Income

We 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/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 20, 202522 min

For the Love of Money

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: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....

Feb 18, 202519 min

Worried About Social Security

I'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 and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 13, 202514 min

Sandwich Generation Feels the Squeeze

Mark 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 11, 202520 min

A Guide to Better Credit Scores

My 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://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 06, 202519 min

Tax Season Is Open

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.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 04, 202515 min

Rental Property Dilemma

With some rental properties as part of my portfolio, I'm wondering if it's time to sell one of them? 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, 202519 min

Navigating the Insurance Claim Process

On this episode Mark and I are discussing how to financially recover and navigate your insurance claim if you lose your home in a natural disaster. 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 28, 202518 min

Are We Taking the Right Steps?

We're in our mid 30s with two young children and would like to know if we are taking the right steps to set us up for financial success? 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, 202524 min

Tips for Paying Down Debt

With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, here's some tips on how to pay down debt. 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 21, 202515 min

Saving and Investment Priorities at 30

I'm a 30-year-old physician in residency training and I have reached some significant financial goals in the last year, and I'm wondering what I should be doing with my 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/ad...

Jan 16, 202520 min

Achieving Your Financial Goals in 2025

What's your financial goal for 2025? Saving more money? Paying off debt? Going all Roth all the time? 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 14, 202514 min

Should I Do a Career Reset?

As a career government employee, should I take my pension and do a career 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 09, 202519 min

Where to Park Real Estate Proceeds?

Once a piece of property is sold, where's the best place to park the proceeds? 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 07, 202520 min

Do I Need a Formalized Financial Plan?

After doing it on my own for many, many years, is there any reason why I would need a formalized financial 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...

Jan 02, 202526 min

On Track After Some Curveballs?

After having a couple of curveballs thrown at us, are we still on track to accomplish our financial 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 31, 202426 min

More Money, More Anxiety

I have a new job, higher salary, and quite a bit more in investments. Yet I'm still feeling anxious when it comes to my finances. Can you help? 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 26, 202419 min

Planning for Retirement in Your 40s

People in their 40s face major financial pressures, from helping their children pay for college to affording a mortgage. But it’s still critical that they also concentrate on planning 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://podcast...

Dec 24, 202413 min

Can We Buy a Home Overseas?

Our dream is to live in Spain part-time once we retire in about six years. Given our current finances, can we pull it off? 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, 202422 min

Are We Getting Used to High Prices?

What if part of our ability to better absorb higher prices is due to the fact that we have essentially acclimatized to them? 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 17, 202416 min

Paying Myself in Retirement

With retirement just days away, I'm apprehensive about losing the paycheck every two weeks and knowing how to pay myself. Can you help? 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, 202423 min
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