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!
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Apr 22, 2025 • 11min
Introducing: What We Spend
Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. 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
Apr 20, 2025 • 23min
Do I Need Permanent Life Insurance?
I have a universal life policy that was sold to me when I was 25. I'm wondering if I should stay the course with this policy as part of my retirement strategy, and if not, how might I go about extracting myself from it?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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
Apr 19, 2025 • 16min
Are Home Renovations Worth It?
With spring selling season approaching, homeowners are eager to remodel. On this episode we discuss which renovations can actually boost your home's value, and which upgrades may cost more than they're worth.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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
Apr 13, 2025 • 13min
Last-Minute Tax Tips
Most Americans have until April 15 to file their tax returns or request an extension to file and pay any taxes owed. With less than a week left before the deadline, it's time for some last-minute tax tips.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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
Apr 12, 2025 • 21min
Recapping a Wild Week on Wall Street
After a WILD week on Wall Street, it's time to answer some of the most common questions we've been receiving. Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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
Apr 6, 2025 • 25min
Are We Doing Enough in Our Mid 40s?
We're in our mid 40s and want to make sure we are doing everything we can to prepare for retirement while living our life to the fullest.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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
Apr 5, 2025 • 14min
Keep Calm and Carry On
Whew, what a week! Here's our latest reminder, especially for all you newbie investors, to keep calm and carry on! Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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 30, 2025 • 19min
Roth 401(k) vs Potential Tax Law Changes
For the last 10 years I've been making Roth contributions to my 401(k) through my employer. With recent discussions of omitting income tax in favor of a consumption/sales tax, is the Roth still the best strategy?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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, 2025 • 17min
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 hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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, 2025 • 27min
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 hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @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
