

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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Nov 23, 2021 • 22min
At 26-Years-Old, Are We on Track?
There's nothing better than getting a question from a 26-year-old who wants to know if she's on track for retirement. By the way, she's rocking it. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Nov 18, 2021 • 20min
How to Prioritize Savings Goals
Young family living in a new city with new jobs, what should the priorities be in terms of getting on track and saving for retirement? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 26min
What to Do With Remaining Rental Income?
Knowing that you have seven more months of rental income at $2,400 per month, where should you be directing the cash? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Nov 11, 2021 • 21min
Are We Holding Too Much Company Stock?
Yes, owning company stock can be a good thing. But too much of anything can be a bad thing. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Nov 9, 2021 • 22min
I’m 27, Can I Stop Saving for Retirement?
27-years-old, some money saved and a couple streams of rental income, does that give you permission to take your foot off the pedal in terms of saving for retirement? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Nov 4, 2021 • 19min
Should I Sell My House?
In the last year your house has appreciated by $100k, should you sell it? Or hang onto it and hope for continued appreciation? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 21min
How Much Money to Use for a House Down Payment?
When shopping for a mortgage, does it make more financial sense to only put 20% down and invest the rest, or put much more down to lower the monthly payment? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 21min
My Finances Are Stressing Me Out
Planning and saving for retirement is important, but if it's causing constant stress in your life, you need a different approach. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Oct 26, 2021 • 23min
In Our 30s, Are We on Track?
We're in our 30s with a lot of moving parts, including our first baby on the way, are we on track? Are we doing everything we can possibly be doing to prepare for retirement? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Oct 21, 2021 • 16min
Thoughts on Retirement Savings
Here's the actual email from our latest caller:I was hoping you could provide some perspective and thoughts on where we are for our retirement horizon and what (if anything) you would suggest doing with additional cash...It's as easy as that! Just shoot us a note and let us know you want to come on the show with us. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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