Synopsis
Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of whats important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money. Have a question? Email us at askjill at jillonmoney dot com.
Episodes
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Can I Reduce My Savings Rate?
18/02/2025 Duration: 12minMy longterm plan of getting out of debt and having six months of emergency savings will be completed at the end of this year. Once that happens, can I reduce my savings rate?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Analyzing Deferred Comp Options
17/02/2025 Duration: 19minMy wife has a deferred comp plan that annuitizes if she stays with the company until the age of 60, otherwise all deferred comp is paid in a lump sum. Should we be concerned?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Romance Scams With Adam Levin
14/02/2025 Duration: 26minThis Valentine's Day we're joined by Adam Levin, cybersecurity expert and host of the What the Hack podcast. Adam joined us to talk about a plethora of romance scams that morph into crypto scams. Lover beware!!! Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Is Now the Time for Roth Conversions?
13/02/2025 Duration: 10minWith nearly a million dollars in tax-deferred retirement accounts, is now the time for us to consider some Roth conversions?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Can I Quit in My 50s and Move to Europe?
12/02/2025 Duration: 15minI'm wondering if I can retire in January 2026, just after I will have turned 57, and enjoy life in France. Doable?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Can I Throw in the Towel?
11/02/2025 Duration: 12minThe idea of retiring and losing at least half my salary makes me nervous. Should I be or can I afford to do it?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Withdrawals in Retirement
10/02/2025 Duration: 17minI need about $5k per month to live on in retirement but I'm not sure where I should be taking the money from.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Money Doesn’t Always Solve Anxiety
07/02/2025 Duration: 20minI think my situation will lead to plenty of hate mail, but I'm also living proof that money doesn't always solve anxiety.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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How to Protect Assets From the Government
06/02/2025 Duration: 13minHow can I protect some of my assets if the government decided to take them away? Don't really rich people put money in the Cayman Islands or something?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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I’m 56, Can I Retire in Three Years?
05/02/2025 Duration: 15minI just turned 56 years old and am trying to determine if I can retire in three years.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Stock Price Movements
04/02/2025 Duration: 17minI have a lot of money tied up in a single stock. If it goes up, yes, I am happy, but when it goes down, I think I should have sold. I check the account multiple times each day. Is this behavior typical?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Am I on Target for Retirement?
03/02/2025 Duration: 11minI'm 62 and looking to retire at 65, if not sooner. Can I do it?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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On Track for Retirement at 55?
31/01/2025 Duration: 17minWe're currently in our 40s, but I am trying to figure out if my wife and I are on track to be able to retire at 55?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Spouse Worried About My Retirement
30/01/2025 Duration: 16minI would like to retire in June, however, my spouse is very concerned about finances and lacks confidence in the numbers.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Are We Saving Enough?
29/01/2025 Duration: 20minI want to know if you think we are saving enough right now or do I need to be putting more away even though I will have substantial pension income?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Cash Out My Vested Pension?
28/01/2025 Duration: 13minI have a vested pension from a previous career path that I can cash out now, or I can take the monthly payment once I reach retirement age. Which is the better option?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Where to Stash Home Sale Proceeds?
27/01/2025 Duration: 24minI have one-million-dollars in proceeds from my condo sale and I’m renting for now. If I find a good deal, I could buy a new home or should we keep renting?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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How Much to Spend on New House?
24/01/2025 Duration: 17minA new house is definitely part of the plan, but just how much to spend is still up in the air.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Managing Massive Dividend Income
23/01/2025 Duration: 18minMy dividend income is now more than the salary I made during my working years. How can I manage the tax situation?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
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Can I Pause Retirement Contributions?
22/01/2025 Duration: 15minAm I okay to skip maxing out my workplace retirement contributions this year and use the same amount to rebuild my cash savings instead?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.