MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger
CBS News
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!
Episodes
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Feb 22, 2026 • 30min
How Much to Spend on a Renovation?
My wife and I have a major backyard renovation in mind but we're not sure how to fund the project.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 17min
Building and Maintaining Credit
I joined CBS Saturday Morning to discuss the various ways people can raise and maintain their credit score.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 22min
How Much House Can We Afford?
Rip, a caller from Cleveland balancing a federal-pension spouse, daycare costs, and existing mortgage, asks if they should trim retirement savings to afford a larger forever home. The conversation covers realistic home price targets, the $4,000 monthly cashflow squeeze, timing the move around childcare, and temporary pauses to retirement contributions. Practical next steps include insurance and estate document checks.
Feb 14, 2026 • 20min
Best Cars of the Year
This weekend we're bringing you a snippet of an interview we did with Mike Quincy, automotive writer at Consumer Reports. Mike joined us to discuss the recently released Annual Top Picks list from CR.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 40min
The Way of Excellence With Brad Stulberg
Brad Stulberg, author focused on performance and lasting wellbeing, discusses reclaiming genuine excellence in a chaotic world. He explores excellence versus fleeting flow, the body's role in deep work, building intimacy with your craft, creating focused time, knowing when to quit, consistency over bursts, rest for breakthroughs, handling failure with a 48-hour reset, and the power of supportive community.
Feb 7, 2026 • 19min
New Fed Chair: Should You Care?
Breaking down how changes at the Federal Reserve can matter in your life as President Trump pushes for new leadership.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 22min
New Year, New Car?
A couple must decide how to replace a totaled car and whether to tap investments or take a low-rate new-car loan. Tax season organization and upcoming webinars get a quick primer. Rental property strategy and which real estate to keep or sell are debated. Planning steps include 529s, estate documents after a pregnancy, and insurance checkups.
Jan 31, 2026 • 17min
State of the Housing Market
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting the housing market. The goal is to increase the supply of homes available to buy by preventing big investors from purchasing single family homes for the rental market. Will it have an impact?
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Jan 25, 2026 • 28min
Where Should Our Financial Focus Be?
We received a monetary gift for Christmas and I'm wondering if we should use it to pay down credit card debt?
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Jan 24, 2026 • 19min
10% Credit Card Cap
A lively discussion of a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest and what that policy could trigger. They explore how banks might respond and whether credit access could shrink. The conversation covers possible ripple effects across the economy and alternative lending options. Practical tips are highlighted for people carrying credit card balances.
