

Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger
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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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Dec 6, 2024 • 17min
Roth Conversions and IRMAA
When I consider doing Roth conversions, how much attention should I be paying to the IRMAA numbers?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Dec 5, 2024 • 15min
Tax-Deferred 401(k) Problem
Should I just drain my tax-deferred funds between 61 and 70 (storing the excess in a brokerage account) before I reach RMD age or just bite the bullet and use my brokerage account to do Roth conversions while I am still working?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Dec 4, 2024 • 19min
Feeling the Financial Pinch
After a move, a house purchase, and two career pivots, we're feeling the pinch when it comes to our finances. Should we make some adjustments?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Dec 3, 2024 • 22min
When to Take Social Security?
My husband is in good health, but he was adopted and we have no knowledge of his family history. Do you have a recommendation for when he should start taking Social Security?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Dec 2, 2024 • 11min
Consumers Unnerved by Possible Tariffs
The best news for the U.S. economy right now is the labor market's consistent growth, but what's worrisome is President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs and how some proposed tax cut extensions might impact the national debt. I joined Face the Nation to discuss.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Dec 1, 2024 • 19min
How to Retire Part Two
This weekend we're joined by Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and author of the recently released book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. The lessons range from nitty gritty financial matters to quality-of-life considerations that help pre-retirees and retirees maximize their “time on earth” allocations.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Nov 30, 2024 • 21min
How to Retire Part One
This weekend we're joined by Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and author of the recently released book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. The lessons range from nitty gritty financial matters to quality-of-life considerations that help pre-retirees and retirees maximize their “time on earth” allocations.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Nov 29, 2024 • 11min
Social Security Elimination
I work for the federal government and will be receiving a pension, but I also pay into Social Security and have never heard of a reduction in benefits simply because I'll have a pension. Is there any truth to this?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Nov 28, 2024 • 4min
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble, gobble, happy Thanksgiving from Jill and Mark!Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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

Nov 27, 2024 • 9min
Trump’s Tariffs Threat
I joined CBS Mornings to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for consumers.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"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


