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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Dec 6, 2022 • 24min
What To Do With Excess Monthly Savings?
With $3,400 in excess monthly cash flow, what should we be doing with the funds? Saving for retirement? Pay off debt?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Dec 1, 2022 • 17min
Planning for a House Upgrade
With a bigger home in our future, I'm wondering if it's better to have a larger down payment or should we look to maximize our debt payoff?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 29, 2022 • 15min
Anxious Stay-At-Home Mom
Because I'm a stay-at-home parent, I'm concerned that our retirement numbers aren't on track. Are we okay as a single income family?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 24, 2022 • 22min
Financial Plan Help
After racking up some debt, I'm working on wiping the slate clean and starting fresh. How should I be prioritizing the debt? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 22, 2022 • 19min
Good Time for a Roth Conversion?
After relocating last year from CA to FL, I was used to higher taxes and it seems we have over contributed this year, possibly making it a good time for a Roth conversion. Should we do it?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 17, 2022 • 18min
Are We Behind on Retirement?
Because we were focused on paying off debt for many years, I now feel like we're behind on our retirement savings. Are we okay? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 15, 2022 • 24min
Do I Need Disability Insurance?
My husband and I are both W-2 employees, yet I'm being pitched a disability insurance policy. Do I need it? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 10, 2022 • 19min
Am I Doing the Right Things With My Money?
I've been following pretty much the same financial plan since I started working eight years ago, and I'm not sure whether the decisions that I've put on autopilot are still in my best interest. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 8, 2022 • 16min
Are We on Track at 41?
My husband and I are both 41, but we were never interested in our finances or investing until recently. Are we on track? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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Nov 3, 2022 • 20min
Retirement Plan Options
Thankfully my husband has a new job, but unfortunately there's no workplace retirement plan for him to use. What's our alternative?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com
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