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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May 25, 2025 • 30min
What Vets Should Know About Managing Money
This Memorial Day weekend we're bringing you an appearance I made on CBS Eye on Veterans, hosted by Phil Briggs. Phil had me on his show to discuss the vital steps every veteran needs to take if they want to have enough money when they’re older.
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May 24, 2025 • 18min
Should I Take Early Retirement Offer?
I recently accepted an early retirement offer, but I have a few weeks to change my mind before it becomes official. Should I reconsider?
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May 18, 2025 • 27min
How to Handle Inheritance Money
I recently inherited about $250k and I'm not quite sure how I should be putting it to use.
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May 17, 2025 • 18min
The Magic of Compound Interest
What exactly is compounding and why can it be so magical? Allow me to explain!
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May 11, 2025 • 16min
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day from Jill and Mark!
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May 10, 2025 • 30min
Money Management and Military Appreciation
To celebrate National Military Appreciation Month, we're joined today by Thomas Racca, a personal finance expert and manager of Navy Federal Credit Union's Personal Finance Management team, where he manages a team of financial counselors promoting financial literacy and providing budgetary guidance to Navy Federal's members.
https://www.navyfederal.org/
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May 4, 2025 • 24min
Planning From Middle Age to Retirement
I feel like if I can make it to retirement, my wife and I will be okay, but it's the next 10-15 years that gives me a bit of worry. Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 3, 2025 • 20min
Retirement Milestones
A recently released survey shows a drop in retirement confidence. Mark and I discuss what it takes to turn this around.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 20min
I’m 47, Can I Quit My Job?
I'm very burnt out and contemplating leaving my current employer, where I've been for almost 25 years. Will it blow up my financial future?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2025 • 20min
Trump vs the Federal Reserve
Stocks fell last week following President Trump's criticism of Fed chair Jerome Powell. This comes after Powell warned tariffs could hurt the U.S. economy. Mark and I discuss.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoney To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
