Jill On Money With Jill Schlesinger

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.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

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.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

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.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

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?Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

When you're getting charged a pretty hefty fee, and you're not terribly please with the service, it's only natural to wonder if there are better alternatives.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

With the real estate market booming in many parts of the country, plenty of people are jumping into the rental property game. But make no mistake, being a landlord is no joke.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Don’t let anyone crush your dreams! Whatever you want to achieve, no matter how hard it might seem, you owe it to yourself to read this book.Undaunted will inspire you to move past your fears and defy the doubters. It doesn’t matter whether you feel confident; it matters what you actually do.Author Kara Goldin joins us this weekend to talk about how she turned Hint water into one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time and has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Don’t let anyone crush your dreams! Whatever you want to achieve, no matter how hard it might seem, you owe it to yourself to read this book.Undaunted will inspire you to move past your fears and defy the doubters. It doesn’t matter whether you feel confident; it matters what you actually do.Author Kara Goldin joins us this weekend to talk about how she turned Hint water into one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time and has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Deciding whether or not you need a financial advisor can be a tricky thing, especially when you've done an amazing job on your own of saving a ton of money.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

So you've got some consumer debt and yet you're investing some extra cash on the side, causing your wife to think you're nuts. Is she right or wrong?Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Should you convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA? Sometimes it makes a ton of sense, especially if you're looking to do backdoor conversions while avoiding the dreaded pro-rata rule.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

You're 57 years old and in pretty darn good financial shape, so why on earth would you need to add an annuity into the mix?Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

I'm 18 years old and I want to get rich! Who doesn't, right? But before you start thinking about getting rich, let's make sure you have the basics covered.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

In October 2016, I warned that in advance of the presidential election, “you should not make changes to your portfolio in an effort to outfox the tried and true investment strategy of identifying your personal goals and objectives; creating and sticking to a diversified asset allocation plan, using low cost index funds; and rebalancing two to four times a year.”Four years later, I am sticking to that guidance, so let’s just pinky-swear that you won’t try to adjust your investments or time whatever market movement you expect, and I promise not to lecture you about the folly of trying to time the market, OK?To help us break down how the upcoming election may impact your investments, we're joined by Nathan Sheets, Chief Economist and Head of Global Macroeconomic Research at PGIM Fixed Income. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

In October 2016, I warned that in advance of the presidential election, “you should not make changes to your portfolio in an effort to outfox the tried and true investment strategy of identifying your personal goals and objectives; creating and sticking to a diversified asset allocation plan, using low cost index funds; and rebalancing two to four times a year.”Four years later, I am sticking to that guidance, so let’s just pinky-swear that you won’t try to adjust your investments or time whatever market movement you expect, and I promise not to lecture you about the folly of trying to time the market, OK?To help us break down how the upcoming election may impact your investments, we're joined by Nathan Sheets, Chief Economist and Head of Global Macroeconomic Research at PGIM Fixed Income. Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

What is a donor-advised fund and should I consider using one when it comes to making my charitable contributions? I say that's a big fat yes as it's a simple and tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Drowning in cash sounds like a good problem to have, especially when you really have no use or need for the money. Is there a better alternative?Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Do you need long-term care insurance? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, as each case depends on your unique situation.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Graduating with student loan debt is never really ideal, but two things can help. One, it's not a terrible amount, and two, you have a good head on your shoulders.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

What better gift to give than that of financial literacy? I can't think of a better feeling than to set somebody off, especially somebody young, on the right financial path. It's the gift that keeps on giving.Have a money question? Email me here.Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts."Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.