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MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger

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Are you ready to take control of your financial life? Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst and Certified Financial Planner, is here to help! On MoneyWatch, Jill will help you conquer the fear and anxiety of financial decisions, as she answers your questions about all things money. Have a question? From retirement, to career changes, to college funding and the right mix of investments to reach those goals, email Jill at askjill@jillonmoney.com. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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Are you ready to take control of your financial life? Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst and Certified Financial Planner, is here to help! On MoneyWatch, Jill will help you conquer the fear and anxiety of financial decisions, as she answers your questions about all things money. Have a question? From retirement, to career changes, to college funding and the right mix of investments to reach those goals, email Jill at askjill@jillonmoney.com. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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English


Episodes
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In Too Good of a Position for Retirement?

9/19/2024
Given the level of assets we've accumulated, I'm wondering if we can hit the breaks when it comes to saving for retirement? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:17:33

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Retired at 48, Am I Okay?

9/17/2024
I retired two years ago at 48 and would like to know if you agree with my analysis that I have enough to stop my part time job. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:17:42

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How Am I Doing?

9/12/2024
I’m considering buying a new home and would love your thoughts on if you think I can afford to buy now. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:03

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Big Money Decisions

9/10/2024
With some big money decisions on the horizon, I have a lot of questions and I'm not sure which direction to go. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:01

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Can My Wife Retire at 55?

9/5/2024
We're in our mid 40s and the goal is to have my wife retire at 55, is this doable? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:20:40

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Do We Have Enough F-U Money?

9/3/2024
Will we have enough F-U money in about five years or so to consider a career pivot? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:22:18

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Regrouping After a Loss

8/29/2024
My husband died four years ago and I'm still trying to get myself back on track. Am I taking the proper steps? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:21:38

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Considering a Major Renovation

8/27/2024
With a major renovation in the works, what's the best way to pay for it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:16:22

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Money Moves in Retirement

8/22/2024
About six months ago, I pulled the trigger and am now happily retired. That said, I still have a few questions going forward about making certain money moves in retirement. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:25:03

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Planning Around Short Life Expectancy

8/20/2024
Given the family history, I am hoping for a long life, but planning for the worst. Am I making the right financial decisions with this in mind? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:27

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Putting Cash to Work

8/15/2024
With a lot of money sitting in cash, way beyond what we need for an emergency reserve, what's the best way to get at least some of it invested? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:18:14

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Will a Van Derail Our Retirement?

8/13/2024
We are 54 and 55 and seriously considering buying a sprinter van for vacation purposes now and for more regular use when we retire. Are we crazy? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:24:08

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How to Pay for College

8/8/2024
I am considering various options to help pay for college tuition without completely sacrificing my retirement savings. Can I do both? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:23:36

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Help Me Help Mom

8/6/2024
My mom is 64 and just received a gift of approximately $120k in cash from her father. How should she put this money to work? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:23:24

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What Should We Do Next?

8/1/2024
Each month we have $2-4k left over after we pay our bills and lifestyle expenses, so I'm wondering where should we be investing this excess money? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:40

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Social Security Changes

7/30/2024
I joined CBS Mornings to discuss a change to online Social Security accounts that will impact millions of beneficiaries. That includes everybody listening right now! Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:36

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Can We Purchase a Vacation Home?

7/25/2024
With a goal of buying a vacation home in the near future, are we saving too much for retirement? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:20:25

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Considering a Job Change

7/23/2024
I'm considering a new job that would include a pension if I stayed for more than five years. Should I take it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:25:52

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Traditional or Roth?

7/18/2024
I feel like my wife and I are in a good place financially as we approach 50, but we keep coming back to the question of if we should be doing Roth or pre-tax 401(k) contributions? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:26

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Can I Retire in Three Years?

7/16/2024
I would love to retire at 65 but am very concerned we will not have enough to make it for 30 years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:44