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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Oct 29, 2024 • 17min
A Guide to Estate Planning
A new survey shows the number of Americans with a will has decreased by 6% from last year, even though the majority say having a will is important. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss what to know about estate planning and your will.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 24, 2024 • 23min
How to Handle Lump Sum Payout
We recently found out that my husband, thanks to his job, will be coming into a large chunk of money. What should we do with it?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 22, 2024 • 18min
The Struggling Sandwich Generation
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents. Roughly 5 million U.S. households fall into this category, and as a result, the sandwich generation faces challenges saving for retirement.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 17, 2024 • 24min
How to Handle Large Inheritance
After receiving a large inheritance, what steps should we be taking to best navigate our financial future? Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 15, 2024 • 17min
Considering Pre-Retirement Adjustments
A pre-retirement adjustment we are considering is discontinuing my wife's 403(b) contributions and redirecting those funds to increase contributions to our taxable brokerage account. Does this make sense?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 10, 2024 • 17min
Financial Priorities and Parenthood
I joined CBS Mornings with some financial advice to help parents save money while also juggling the expenses of parenthood.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 8, 2024 • 20min
A Strong Economy and Planning for the Unknown
As the economy added 245,000 jobs in September, exceeding the expectations of most economists, a large chunk of the country has been dealing with natural disasters. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss. Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 3, 2024 • 21min
How to Pay for College
My wife and I are trying to figure out how to pay for college for our youngest son and we're in need of some suggestions.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Oct 1, 2024 • 29min
Evaluating My Asset Allocation
I have a large chunk of money in my ESOP and a large chunk of money in a single stock. How should I be evaluating my overall asset allocation?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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Sep 26, 2024 • 29min
I Fired My Planner
We recently fired our financial planner and would like some advise and/or suggestions on our portfolio makeup as we begin our retirement journey.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney
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