

Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger
Audacy
Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Contact Us" button.
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May 2, 2020 • 11min
Coronavirus: Time to Convert to Roth?
Is now a good time to consider converting a traditional IRA to a Roth? Easily the most common question we've been getting the last eight weeks or so. Short answer, yes! But it also depends on your specific situation. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 1, 2020 • 12min
Coronavirus: Help the Parents?
Given what's going on with the pandemic, many people are in the spirit of giving, which is a great thing. Just make sure all your own ducks are in a row before you make any drastic financial decisions.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 30, 2020 • 12min
Coronavirus: Inflation on Horizon?
With all the money that's being pumped into the economy by the Federal Reserve, what will the impact be down the road? Does anybody really know? And at this point does it really matter? Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 29, 2020 • 24min
Bonus Episode: Partnership with Dell Technologies: Small Business Podference
For our special Dell Technologies bonus episode, we’re joined by Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as she outlines what’s being done to help individuals and businesses navigate this period of uncertainty.It’s during times like the present that one truly appreciates an organization such as the CFPB. Among the coronavirus related topics covered on the CFPB website:
Tools to help when you can’t pay your bills
Mortgage and housing assistance
A guide to COVID-19 economic stimulus relief
How to protect your credit
Tips to stay on top of your finances
Tips to help ease the impact of debt
Tips for financial caregivers
If you are facing financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the CFPB has plenty of up-to-date information and resources to help you protect and manage your finances during this difficult time.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 28, 2020 • 15min
Coronavirus: ETF or Index Fund?
Should I be using an ETF or index fund when it comes to investing? It's a common question, and a good one, as they're both very similar and very different. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 27, 2020 • 12min
Coronavirus: Where to Put Money
You're 37, single, and wondering what's the best path forward as you evaluate your overall retirement and investing game plan. If not for the recent craziness in the markets, you might not be asking such questions. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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, 2020 • 11min
Coronavirus: Taking Too Much Risk
When the market is booming, we don't seem to notice or mind that we're taking too much risk, that is until things go south in a hurry. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 25, 2020 • 9min
Coronavirus: Risky 529 Plan
Since this wackiness began back in March, we've been getting a lot of questions about 529 plans. Should we keep using the plan? Pause contributions? Change the allocation? Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 24, 2020 • 14min
Coronavirus: Emergency Reserve
When the market is down, it can be very tempting to jump in, and I don't necessarily have a problem with that, but only if you have some other priorities squared away. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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 23, 2020 • 13min
Coronavirus: Managed vs Non-Managed
Pandemic or no pandemic, April is usually a good time to take a look at your finances and determine if any adjustments need to be made, and that includes the pros and cons of using a managed account. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. 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


