Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Conta ...
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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 emba ...
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A new projection shows Social Security is on track to deplete its funds for full payments earlier than previously forecasted. Mark and I discuss how it could impact beneficiaries and how the problem can potentially be fixed. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to…
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Need a Better Plan to Retire in Three Years
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19:33I’ve interviewed CFP providers but have chickened out when it came time to sign the documents and pay a fee, but retirement is closer than ever, and I need a better plan to retire in three years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Given that my cost of living is very low, can I retire in a few years at 59? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Any Reason Not to Buy the Annuity?
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17:22I have a one time opportunity to use my 457 pre-tax deferred compensation funds to purchase an annuity offered by Washington State to former employees. Is there any downside? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Two Academics Facing Unstable Time
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25:23I could really use your help, as we've been worrying ourselves sick thinking about what our options are and where we sit financially. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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After being retired for a few years, I am terrified thinking about the future and can't help but worry that we'll lose everything we own. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Is the thought of paying off our mortgage the correct thought process given that the interest rate is nearly 7%? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney To lear…
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Mark and I discussing who will benefit and who could be impacted negatively by President Trump's massive spending bill, which he signed into law last week. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney…
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I recently retired after working in tech for 27 years but now I'm struggling with the transition and how to think about this new phase for the next 30-40 years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LI…
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My daughter is very upset with an early inheritance she received. How should I proceed? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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I am retiring in June of 2026 after 30 years in the Navy. There will be some kind of reset, but before I embark, are we on track for the next phase? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Can I retire at age 59, which is the very last day of this year, or should I keep going for another year or so? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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We're in our 30s, have about $300k saved with a nice pension on the horizon, but we don't own any real estate. Is that holding us back? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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I am 41 years old and totally over my corporate job. I want to get out of the rat race and be done with my long commute and try something new and/or go part-time. When can I do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @…
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As young Americans struggle with job prospects and loan repayment, Mark and I share tips to ease financial stress and stay on track. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: …
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An American Story With Ken Langone
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27:20Since it's the 4th of July, we're re-airing an interview we did with Ken Langone, the legendary financier, who helped take a bunch of companies public before co-founding Home Depot. He joined us seven years ago to talk about his book, I Love Capitalism!: An American Story, but really it was just a fascinating conversation with a guy who grew up in …
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I Don’t Want to Work Until I’m 70!
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19:48I'll be turning 65 in two years and would like to retire at that time, if it's financially feasible. Is it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Any Benefit to Actively Managed 401(k)?
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15:08My financial advisor is recommending a company to manage my 401(k). He says this company will be managing it constantly and said studies show they increase returns by 2-4%. Should I jump for joy or run for the hills? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Are We Okay to Build a New House?
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22:43We are building a house that will be way more expensive than we thought, initially. Are we over-extending ourselves? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Possible Early Retirement Readiness
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15:21If my employer, a federal agency, offers an early retirement option, can I say yes and call it quits? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Ne…
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I Found My Passion, Can I Afford It?
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21:23After taking a new job for a higher salary, I now realize it was a mistake. Can I afford to back to a lower paying job? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney To learn more abou…
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Millions of Americans are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market. How can you keep calm and carry on? Mark and I discuss. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @…
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Is the Annuity Too Good to Be True?
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21:15A financial planner is suggesting an annuity to provide guaranteed income to bridge the gap between retirement and Social Security. Is it the right product for us? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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My husband hates his job, and has hated it for years. Can he get a lower paying job earning about half of what he does now, but still keep us on track for retirement at age 55. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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I've been on the show before, but I'm still struggling to convince my hubby that we have enough money to retire. Can you help again? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Should I Collect Social Security Early?
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15:56I'm 68 and was planning on waiting until 70 for Social Security, but I am concerned about the shortfall and the potential for means testing. Should I take it now? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Su…
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Saving for Retirement vs College Funding
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27:12We're looking to increase our retirement contributions and wondering what is the best choice(s) as we would also like to help our children pay for college. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Can I Take a Less Stressful Job?
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29:20While my current salary is great, it is stressful and takes me away from my wife and two young kids. The goal would be to find another job with a comparable salary, but how far down could I go if needed? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube…
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Navigating the Summer Job Market
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20:14If your child is looking for a summer job, it could be more challenging as job growth trends downward. Mark and I discuss some tips on how to navigate the market. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney Instag…
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Am I in Good Shape to Retire Next Year?
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20:04I'm 64 and hoping to retire next fall at the age of 65. Am I on track to do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: …
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