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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Sep 14, 2021 • 25min
Roth vs Traditional and Financing a Renovation
After helping your parents figure out their finances, it's time to focus on yourself. Should you be making your 401(k) contributions pre-tax or Roth? And what's the best way to finance an upcoming renovation project? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Sep 9, 2021 • 20min
How to Finance a Remodeling Project
Your home value has exploded over the last year, leaving you eligible for a line of credit, should you use it to finance an upcoming remodeling project? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Sep 7, 2021 • 21min
Do Mom and Dad Need an Annuity?
My parents have an annuity that's coming up for renewal, should they keep it or is there a better option? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Sep 2, 2021 • 20min
Can Mom Move in With Us?
With a new baby, and two working parents, is it a good idea to have mom move in with us full-time and help with child care? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 18min
I'm 37, Can I Retire at 60?
What steps can I take at 37 to make the dream of retirement at 60 a reality? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Aug 26, 2021 • 23min
Should I Be Using High-Dividend ETFs?
I'm all for making some extra cash on the side, but should you be chasing high-dividend paying ETFs to basically function as your side hustle? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Aug 24, 2021 • 19min
Save for House or Invest?
You would like to buy an apartment but you don't know when, or if, that will ever happen. With all the uncertainty, should you be focusing on the cash down payment, or investing in a brokerage account? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Aug 19, 2021 • 18min
Should We Use a 529 Before the Kids Are Born?
Kids are on the horizon, but probably not for a few more years, should you already be contributing to a 529 plan? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Aug 17, 2021 • 18min
Financial Planning for New Parents
Now that you've added a baby to the mix, what's the priority? Saving for retirement or throwing a bunch of money into a 529 plan? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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Aug 12, 2021 • 17min
How Do We Prioritize Our Debt?
When it comes to debt, there's "good" debt and "bad" debt, and not all debt should be keeping you up at night. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com.
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