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 11, 2025 • 16min
Life Insurance Bootcamp
Why is life insurance so important? Because it is one of the few financial products that can solve a future problem easily.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 15min
Expanding What’s Possible With Money Part Two
Today we're joined by Jana Davis, a financial advisor and CFP® at Abacus Wealth Partners, a purpose-driven, values-centric financial advisory firm, focused on creating authentic and measurable impact in three key areas:
Delivering values-aligned financial advice to improve people’s lives
Being thoughtful about the impact investments have on society and the environment
Promoting change in the financial services industry to create and serve a more diverse and equitable profession and client base
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Oct 4, 2025 • 18min
Expanding What’s Possible With Money Part One
Today we're joined by Jana Davis, a financial advisor and CFP® at Abacus Wealth Partners, a purpose-driven, values-centric financial advisory firm, focused on creating authentic and measurable impact in three key areas:
Delivering values-aligned financial advice to improve people’s lives
Being thoughtful about the impact investments have on society and the environment
Promoting change in the financial services industry to create and serve a more diverse and equitable profession and client base
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Sep 28, 2025 • 21min
Am I on Track and What to Do?
Despite a lot of positive changes, I still don’t feel secure that I’m on the right track. Can you please guide me in the right direction?
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Sep 27, 2025 • 17min
Pre-Tax or Roth 401(k)?
I joined CBS Mornings to answer your top financial questions, including on credit cards, your savings account and retirement options.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 19min
Financial Concerns Amid Layoff
I was recently informed that I will be without a job as of the beginning of the next federal fiscal year. I think that I'm fine financially, but my fiancé has expressed concerns about me being without a job.
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Sep 20, 2025 • 19min
Building a Financial Foundation
I joined CBS Mornings with essential financial tips to help recent high school graduates manage their money, avoid costly pitfalls and build a strong foundation for long-term success.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 24min
The Power of the Pivot Part Two
I recently joined Managing Your Practice, a podcast from Dimensional Fund Advisors dedicated to providing financial professionals with best practices in key areas such as driving growth, business efficiency, and the client experience.
In this episode, we talked about navigating major life and career transitions, both for yourself and your clients. From burnout to reinvention, we also discussed practical insights on how great advisors can lead with empathy and help clients make confident, meaningful changes.
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Sep 13, 2025 • 27min
The Power of the Pivot Part One
I recently joined Managing Your Practice, a podcast from Dimensional Fund Advisors dedicated to providing financial professionals with best practices in key areas such as driving growth, business efficiency, and the client experience.
In this episode, we talked about navigating major life and career transitions, both for yourself and your clients. From burnout to reinvention, we also discussed practical insights on how great advisors can lead with empathy and help clients make confident, meaningful changes.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 18min
Too Aggressive With Retirement Savings?
With pensions part of the equation, am I taking on too much risk within my retirement account?
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