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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Mar 22, 2025 • 15min
Navigating the Job Market
Whether you're job hunting or aiming for a raise, here's some advice on where to start, how to negotiate, and the best strategies to set yourself up for success.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 16, 2025 • 21min
Planning a Reset for a Disabled Vet
My time in the military has really taken a toll on me, both mentally and physically. My current job is very stressful and I'm not sure how much longer I can do it. Can I do a reset?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 15, 2025 • 17min
Keep Calm and Stick To Your Plan
It's been a week of extreme lows and some extreme highs. During a period like this it's important to tune out the noise and stick to your game plan.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 9, 2025 • 15min
Should I Buy a House Now?
With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. Is now the time to buy? 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 8, 2025 • 18min
Why Should I Even Bother With Bonds?
Just like we do on the this podcast, here I am on CBS Mornings answering your money questions, including one about whether or not it's even worth owning bonds.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 2, 2025 • 26min
Trying to Self-Manage After Firing Our Advisor
My husband and I broke up with our financial advisor about a year ago and now we're trying to self-manage. Are we on the right track?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 1, 2025 • 19min
Intro to Investing 101
A new survey finds that the stock market is the preferred choice for long-term investing, though 21% of Americans avoid it due to intimidation. I joined CBS Mornings with tips on how to get started with investing, plus 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
Feb 20, 2025 • 22min
Managing Retirement Income
We feel woefully unprepared to manage our assets to ensure a comfortable retirement and are looking for some guidance.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @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
Feb 18, 2025 • 19min
For the Love of Money
A recent survey reveals that 40% of Americans in committed relationships have kept a financial secret from their partner. I joined CBS Mornings to explain why these financial secrets can be just as damaging as infidelity.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @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
Feb 13, 2025 • 14min
Worried About Social Security
I'll be 69 this year and my plan is to retire in 2026 when I'll be 70. I'm starting to worry if Social Security will be there when I decide to call it quits. What do you think?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @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
