Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

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Should We Take Out a Mortgage? Nov 06, 2020

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Many, many people want to have the mortgage paid off as they head into retirement, but is having a mortgage in your golden years the worst thing in the world?

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Which Investment Company To Use? Nov 05, 2020

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When it comes to investing, there are plenty of solid companies to consider using. Some of the names are very well known, such as Vanguard, Schwab, Fidelity, etc, but what about the companies with lesser name recognition?

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Too Good To Be True? Nov 04, 2020

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In the world of financial services, when something seems too good to be true, chances are it is, and a big red warning flag should go up!

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Should I Find a New Advisor? Nov 03, 2020

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Paying your advisor a fee that's a percentage based on the account value is commonplace, but what happens when you feel like you're not getting much in return?

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

COVID-19 Financial Lessons Nov 02, 2020

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I joined CBS This Morning to discuss the financial lessons from the coronavirus pandemic and how Americans can regain financial security.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Money Talk with Sharon Epperson Part Two Nov 01, 2020

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This weekend on the podcast it's two personal finance chicks talking shop, as I'm joined by Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent at CNBC.

As a personal finance guru at CNBC, Epperson covers the many aspects of how people manage, grow and protect their money. Her expertise includes saving and investing for retirement, paying for college, student loans, consumer debt, and estate planning.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Money Talk with Sharon Epperson Part One Oct 31, 2020

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This weekend on the podcast it's two personal finance chicks talking shop, as I'm joined by Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent at CNBC.

Have a money question? Email me here.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

401(k) Options Aren't Great Oct 30, 2020

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I'm all for using a 401(k) to save for retirement, but if the plan has terrible investment options and high fees, and there's no company match, it may be time to look at better alternatives.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Am I Saving Too Much? Oct 29, 2020

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I'm all for trying to save boatloads of money for retirement, but I also don't want you going through life living like a pauper.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Trying to Help Mom and Dad Oct 28, 2020

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Taking care of your own financial life is hard enough, but what happens when mom and dad are in desperate need of some financial assistance?