MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger

MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger

Are you ready to take control of your financial life? Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst and Certified Financial Planner, is here to help! On MoneyWatch, Jill will help you conquer the fear and anxiety of financial decisions, as she answers your questions about all things money. Have a question? From retirement, to career changes, to college funding and the right mix of investments to reach those goals, email Jill at askjill@jillonmoney.com. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Episodes

Can We Be House Poor?

April 23, 2024 • 11 mins

The house we're looking to buy will cost around $1.2 million. Is there any downside to paying for the whole thing in cash?

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Prepping for Early Retirement

April 18, 2024 • 20 mins

My wife and I are public employees, a firefighter and a federal worker, and we think retirement is on the horizon. Are we on track?

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What’s Your Retirement Number?

April 16, 2024 • 11 mins

Americans estimate they’ll need $1.46 million saved to retire comfortably, according to a new study. That’s a 53% increase from what people thought they needed just four years ago.

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Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

April 11, 2024 • 10 mins

As the tax filing deadline approaches, watch out for the IRS list of the so-called “dirty dozen" which are tax scams the IRS commonly sees. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.

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Last-Minute Tax Tips

April 9, 2024 • 13 mins

Americans have until April 15 to file their taxes or file an extension. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you have until April 17. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss some last minute tips if you still have to file.

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How Bad Is Our Situation?

April 4, 2024 • 9 mins

With $70k in credit card debt, should I take out a HELOC and pay off the debt in one shot?

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Helping Child With Down Payment

April 2, 2024 • 17 mins

If I'm going to give my daughter a down payment for her house, what's the best way to do it?

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Retirement or Brokerage

March 28, 2024 • 11 mins

With some extra cash flow each month, should I increase my 401(k) contributions or open up a brokerage account?

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Financial Spring Cleaning

March 26, 2024 • 18 mins

With the arrival of spring, it's the perfect time to declutter your finances and address pressing financial matters. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.

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Is Mom Okay for Retirement?

March 21, 2024 • 15 mins

My mom has significant anxiety about money, but I'm trying my best to convince her that she's okay. Am I right?

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Early 401(k) Withdrawals

March 19, 2024 • 13 mins

A recent report by Vanguard reveals a record number of Americans took early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement savings in 2022 and 2023, signaling a concerning trend.

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Take Farm Money Now or Later?

March 14, 2024 • 24 mins

Should I take rental profits from farm income now, or wait about ten years for it to grow even more?

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Should I Continue Renting?

March 12, 2024 • 16 mins

My rent is currently $1,800 a month and I am able to save $3,000 each month. Should I keep renting or look to buy?

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Spooked by Retirement Milestones

March 7, 2024 • 19 mins

I keep hearing about retirement milestones and I'm spooked because I don't see myself reaching any of them.

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Recently Retired, Do We Have Enough?

March 5, 2024 • 18 mins

We're recently retired and trying to figure out if we have enough saved to make it work.

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Managing Dozens of Funds

February 29, 2024 • 17 mins

Between my mother and myself we must have dozens of funds within our various accounts. How can we streamline things?

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Real Estate Conundrum

February 27, 2024 • 19 mins

As we look to do a retirement reset, we're having a hard time making a major real estate decision.

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Saving for Maternity

February 22, 2024 • 20 mins

We’d like to have enough money for me to take three months off when our baby is born on top of the three months maternity leave I will be entitled to. Is this doable?

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Is the Insurance Worth It?

February 20, 2024 • 14 mins

I recently started a new job and have the option of taking some insurance coverage with me from the old employer. Should I take it?

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Considering a Reset at Age 52

February 15, 2024 • 18 mins

I am a high school teacher in my 29th year and I will turn 52 this year. I read The Great Money Reset and I think I may be ready to try a new career.

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