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MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger

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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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I have a universal life policy that was sold to me when I was 25. I'm wondering if I should stay the course with this policy as part of my retirement strategy, and if not, how might I go about extracting myself from it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
With spring selling season approaching, homeowners are eager to remodel. On this episode we discuss which renovations can actually boost your home's value, and which upgrades may cost more than they're worth. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
Last-Minute Tax Tips

Last-Minute Tax Tips

2025-04-1313:09

Most Americans have until April 15 to file their tax returns or request an extension to file and pay any taxes owed. With less than a week left before the deadline, it's time for some last-minute tax tips. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
After a WILD week on Wall Street, it's time to answer some of the most common questions we've been receiving. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
We're in our mid 40s and want to make sure we are doing everything we can to prepare for retirement while living our life to the fullest. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
Keep Calm and Carry On

Keep Calm and Carry On

2025-04-0513:34

Whew, what a week! Here's our latest reminder, especially for all you newbie investors, to keep calm and carry on! Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
For the last 10 years I've been making Roth contributions to my 401(k) through my employer. With recent discussions of omitting income tax in favor of a consumption/sales tax, is the Roth still the best strategy? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
While spring cleaning is usually associated with tasks around the house, it's also a good time to clean up your finances. Mark and I discuss. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
I'm 44 years old with young children and want to know where and how we should be focusing and strategizing for retirement. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
Whether you're job hunting or aiming for a raise, here's some advice on where to start, how to negotiate, and the best strategies to set yourself up for success. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
My time in the military has really taken a toll on me, both mentally and physically. My current job is very stressful and I'm not sure how much longer I can do it. Can I do a reset? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
It's been a week of extreme lows and some extreme highs. During a period like this it's important to tune out the noise and stick to your game plan. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. Is now the time to buy? Mark and I discuss. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
Just like we do on the this podcast, here I am on CBS Mornings answering your money questions, including one about whether or not it's even worth owning bonds. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
My husband and I broke up with our financial advisor about a year ago and now we're trying to self-manage. Are we on the right track? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
Intro to Investing 101

Intro to Investing 101

2025-03-0119:17

A new survey finds that the stock market is the preferred choice for long-term investing, though 21% of Americans avoid it due to intimidation. I joined CBS Mornings with tips on how to get started with investing, plus Mark and I discuss. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @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
We feel woefully unprepared to manage our assets to ensure a comfortable retirement and are looking for some guidance. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @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
For the Love of Money

For the Love of Money

2025-02-1819:02

A recent survey reveals that 40% of Americans in committed relationships have kept a financial secret from their partner. I joined CBS Mornings to explain why these financial secrets can be just as damaging as infidelity. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @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
I'll be 69 this year and my plan is to retire in 2026 when I'll be 70. I'm starting to worry if Social Security will be there when I decide to call it quits. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @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
Mark and I chatting about how to ease financial strains while caring for both your parents and children. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @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
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