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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 an ...
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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/…
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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 Privac…
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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 Privac…
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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 Priv…
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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 a…
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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:/…
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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 Pri…
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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…
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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-se…
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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/pri…
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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://art…
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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…
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With one of us easing into retirement, what adjustments, if any, should we be making? 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.…
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I took the plunge and now I'm self-managing my assets, but I'm still a bit unsure as to what the next steps should be. 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…
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This Independence Day holiday week we're bringing you a recent chat I had with Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick about investing during moments of crisis, why financial literacy education for young people is overrated, and much more! Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonm…
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This Independence Day holiday week we're bringing you a recent chat I had with Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick about investing during moments of crisis, why financial literacy education for young people is overrated, and much more! Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonm…
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My wife and I are mulling over where we are at with our total financial picture and we're wondering if we're on track? 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…
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I have $60,000 sitting in a savings account that is not paying me a meaningful interest rate. What can I do with this cash to have it earn more 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…
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I received an unexpected payment of $500k from a former employer and I’m desperate to figure out what to do with it and how to plan for the taxes. 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 Pri…
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With a lot of kids and a lot of rental properties, we're wondering if we're on track to retire in about 16 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/…
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I am 50 and have a plan to quit my job in about five years and move internationally where the cost of living is lower. Can I do 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 …
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With a baby on the way in a couple months, I’d like to do a check-in to make sure we’re on the right financial track. 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.…
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Even though I'm quite sure we have enough saved, I'm struggling with what my next steps should be given my situation. 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.…
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Last Wednesday was May 29, which is also known as "529 Day," aimed at raising awareness about 529 college savings plans. I joined CBS Mornings to explain how you can take advantage of government programs for education. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillon…
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We are thinking about buying a second home but I am not sure we have enough money saved. Can we pull it off? 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/priva…
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My wife (66) and I (68) are in our final two or so years of work and we're concerned that we'll be okay in retirement. What do you think? 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 Noti…
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My position was eliminated last year and I took a severance package in lieu of relocating and I need to adjust my retirement plans. 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 …
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What is the best way to financially help out the parents without hurting our financial future? 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…
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Right now we're saving about $2,500 each month, but I want to cut back on that so we can build a pool, can we do 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.c…
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I'm in a unique position where I know my costs in retirement will be significantly higher. How do I adequately plan for this type of retirement challenge? 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 Califo…
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I was recently going through our finances and realized that we may be too cash heavy. Should we reallocate? 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/privac…
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Now that I'm in my 50s, I'm starting to wonder how much longer my wife and I have 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-…
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I'm only 34, yet I'm constantly worried about my finances. How can I find the right balance? 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-m…
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Given that I'm in my 30s and can't get insurance coverage due to my health condition, how should I be planning 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…
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My wife and I are in our late thirties and we've got some money saved up in different accounts for retirement but want to make sure we're allocating our money appropriately. 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…
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The house we're looking to buy will cost around $1.2 million. Is there any downside to paying for the whole thing in cash? 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://a…
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My wife and I are public employees, a firefighter and a federal worker, and we think retirement is on the horizon. Are we on track? 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 …
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Americans estimate they’ll need $1.46 million saved to retire comfortably, according to a new study. That’s a 53% increase from what people thought they needed just four years ago. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney See Privacy Policy at https://ar…
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As the tax filing deadline approaches, watch out for the IRS list of the so-called “dirty dozen" which are tax scams the IRS commonly sees. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss. 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…
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Americans have until April 15 to file their taxes or file an extension. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you have until April 17. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss some last minute tips if you still have to file. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonm…
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With $70k in credit card debt, should I take out a HELOC and pay off the debt in one shot? 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-…
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If I'm going to give my daughter a down payment for her house, what's the best way to do 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-m…
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With some extra cash flow each month, should I increase my 401(k) contributions or open up a brokerage account? 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/pr…
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With the arrival of spring, it's the perfect time to declutter your finances and address pressing financial matters. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss. 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…
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My mom has significant anxiety about money, but I'm trying my best to convince her that she's okay. Am I right? 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/pr…
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A recent report by Vanguard reveals a record number of Americans took early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement savings in 2022 and 2023, signaling a concerning trend. 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/…
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Should I take rental profits from farm income now, or wait about ten years for it to grow even more? 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-no…
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My rent is currently $1,800 a month and I am able to save $3,000 each month. Should I keep renting or look to buy? 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…
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I keep hearing about retirement milestones and I'm spooked because I don't see myself reaching any of them. 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/privac…
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We're recently retired and trying to figure out if we have enough saved to make it 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-in…
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