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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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CBS News

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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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English


Episodes
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Planning From Middle Age to Retirement

5/4/2025
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 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

Duration:00:24:51

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Retirement Milestones

5/3/2025
A recently released survey shows a drop in retirement confidence. Mark and I discuss what it takes to turn this around. 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

Duration:00:20:44

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I’m 47, Can I Quit My Job?

4/27/2025
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 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

Duration:00:20:40

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Trump vs the Federal Reserve

4/26/2025
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 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

Duration:00:20:53

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Introducing: What We Spend

4/22/2025
Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. 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

Duration:00:10:41

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Do I Need Permanent Life Insurance?

4/20/2025
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

Duration:00:24:22

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Are Home Renovations Worth It?

4/19/2025
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

Duration:00:17:25

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Last-Minute Tax Tips

4/13/2025
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

Duration:00:14:04

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Recapping a Wild Week on Wall Street

4/12/2025
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

Duration:00:22:04

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Are We Doing Enough in Our Mid 40s?

4/6/2025
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

Duration:00:26:24

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Keep Calm and Carry On

4/5/2025
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

Duration:00:14:52

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Roth 401(k) vs Potential Tax Law Changes

3/30/2025
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

Duration:00:19:52

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Financial Spring Cleaning

3/29/2025
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

Duration:00:17:31

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I Need Help Building a Plan

3/23/2025
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

Duration:00:28:20

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Navigating the Job Market

3/22/2025
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

Duration:00:16:17

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Planning a Reset for a Disabled Vet

3/16/2025
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

Duration:00:21:41

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Keep Calm and Stick To Your Plan

3/15/2025
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

Duration:00:17:34

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Should I Buy a House Now?

3/9/2025
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

Duration:00:16:03

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Why Should I Even Bother With Bonds?

3/8/2025
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

Duration:00:18:48

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Trying to Self-Manage After Firing Our Advisor

3/2/2025
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

Duration:00:26:55