

Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger
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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 "Contact Us" button.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 11min
Consumers Unnerved by Possible Tariffs
The best news for the U.S. economy right now is the labor market's consistent growth, but what's worrisome is President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs and how some proposed tax cut extensions might impact the national debt. I joined Face the Nation to discuss.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 1, 2024 • 19min
How to Retire Part Two
This weekend we're joined by Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and author of the recently released book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. The lessons range from nitty gritty financial matters to quality-of-life considerations that help pre-retirees and retirees maximize their “time on earth” allocations.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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, 2024 • 21min
How to Retire Part One
This weekend we're joined by Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and author of the recently released book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. The lessons range from nitty gritty financial matters to quality-of-life considerations that help pre-retirees and retirees maximize their “time on earth” allocations.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 29, 2024 • 11min
Social Security Elimination
I work for the federal government and will be receiving a pension, but I also pay into Social Security and have never heard of a reduction in benefits simply because I'll have a pension. Is there any truth to this?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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, 2024 • 4min
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble, gobble, happy Thanksgiving from Jill and Mark!Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 27, 2024 • 9min
Trump’s Tariffs Threat
I joined CBS Mornings to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for consumers.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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, 2024 • 15min
Can I Retire at 55?
Can I retire in a few years at 55? Health insurance is my biggest concern.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 25, 2024 • 26min
New Job, New Options
I'm about to start a new job and I need to decide if I want to participate in the defined benefit pension plan. Or should I use the defined contribution plan?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 24, 2024 • 24min
The Dimensional Approach Part Two
This weekend we're joined by Marlena Lee, the Global Head of Investment Solutions at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Marlena joined us to discuss Dimensional’s focus on index funds, ETFs, the costs of indexing rigidity and active decision making and much more! Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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, 2024 • 23min
The Dimensional Approach Part One
This weekend we're joined by Marlena Lee, the Global Head of Investment Solutions at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Marlena joined us to discuss Dimensional’s focus on index funds, ETFs, the costs of indexing rigidity and active decision making and much more! Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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