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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Financial Planner or Fiduciary?
29/09/2020 Duration: 08minThe financial services industry can be very hard to understand, especially when it's full of jargon, so if you ever need help making sense of what's what, I'm more than happy to help!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.
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Buy or Keep Renting?
28/09/2020 Duration: 08minHow near-historic low mortgage rates, fewer homes for sale and bidding wars are driving the housing market during the pandemic. If you're renting, should you be looking to buy?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.
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Ben and Jerry's Part Two
27/09/2020 Duration: 09minBen Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream join the show this weekend to talk about the role businesses play in social activism. Also hear how the duo, who met in 7th grade gym class, went on to create the iconic company with no business or ice cream making experience 42 year ago.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.
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Ben and Jerry's Part One
26/09/2020 Duration: 12minBen Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream join the show this weekend to talk about the role businesses play in social activism. Also hear how the duo, who met in 7th grade gym class, went on to create the iconic company with no business or ice cream making experience 42 year ago.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.
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Real Estate Mailbag
25/09/2020 Duration: 12minIn sticking with the theme from yesterday, today we're answering nothing but real estate related questions. There's so many we could probably do a few episodes on the housing market alone!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.
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Pandemic Housing Market
24/09/2020 Duration: 05minHow near-historic low mortgage rates, fewer homes for sale and bidding wars are driving the housing market during the pandemic. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how homebuyers can navigate the process.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.
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Hide Assets in Annuity?
23/09/2020 Duration: 10minOkay, this may go down as the worst advice given in 2020! An emailer was told by his "advisor" that they should be "hiding" their assets inside an annuity so they'll be able to qualify for financial aid. Folks, sometimes you can't make it up.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.
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Are We Saving Too Much?
22/09/2020 Duration: 08minYou guys know I'm all about saving for retirement, but not to the point where you're driving yourself crazy in the process. You've got to have a little (or a lot) of fun along the way.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.
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How to Establish Credit
21/09/2020 Duration: 13minHelping your grandkids establish a credit history is one of the best gifts you could give. But however you decide to do it, make sure actual teaching is a big component.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.
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Masterworks Part Two
20/09/2020 Duration: 11minFor too long, access to blue-chip art investments have been limited to the ultra rich who purchase masterpieces, often historical treasures, and remove them from public display when they enter their private collections. Masterworks is opening the doors to top-tier, blue-chip art investments to everyone. With Masterworks, you can invest in history.This weekend we're joined by founder and CEO, Scott Lynn.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.
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Masterworks Part One
19/09/2020 Duration: 12minFor too long, access to blue-chip art investments have been limited to the ultra rich who purchase masterpieces, often historical treasures, and remove them from public display when they enter their private collections. Masterworks is opening the doors to top-tier, blue-chip art investments to everyone. With Masterworks, you can invest in history.This weekend we're joined by founder and CEO, Scott Lynn.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.
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Should We Buy IUL Policy?
18/09/2020 Duration: 10minOne of the things that really gets my blood boiling is when so called financial advisors are pitching products that are in no way appropriate. One such product is the Indexed Universal Life Insurance policy.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.
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Too Scared to Act
17/09/2020 Duration: 12minWhen the you know what was hitting the fan back in March, a lot of people were frozen with fear. Six months later, and even though there's been quite a rebound on Wall Street, many are still unsure how to proceed.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.
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Extra Cash Flow
16/09/2020 Duration: 08minHaving some extra cash flow is a good thing, and assuming you've got all your other bases covered, it means you've got some extra money to invest. Now the question becomes, how should you invest it?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.
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Is a Refi the Right Move?
15/09/2020 Duration: 10minIs a refinance the right move given my current situation? Easily one of the top three most common questions we've been getting in 2020. Sometimes it makes sense, sometimes it doesn't.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.
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What to Do With Inheritance?
14/09/2020 Duration: 12minInheriting 70k and having no idea what to do with it is what I like to consider a good problem to have. And I'm always happy to help you guys solve such problems :)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.
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Digital Minimalism Part Two
13/09/2020 Duration: 12minIf there’s ever a time to disconnect and take a breath, this is it. With all the non-stop zoom videos and conference calls, it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed and worn out.Digital minimalists are all around us. They're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run.They don't experience "fear of missing out" because they already know which activities provide them meaning and satisfaction.Man oh man, that is music to my ears! That’s why I’m so excited to re-run our interview with Cal Newport who was in-studio a while back to talk about his latest book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World.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.
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Digital Minimalism Part One
12/09/2020 Duration: 17minIf there’s ever a time to disconnect and take a breath, this is it. With all the non-stop zoom videos and conference calls, it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed and worn out.Digital minimalists are all around us. They're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can get lost in a good book, a woodworking project, or a leisurely morning run.They don't experience "fear of missing out" because they already know which activities provide them meaning and satisfaction.Man oh man, that is music to my ears! That’s why I’m so excited to re-run our interview with Cal Newport who was in-studio a while back to talk about his latest book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World.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.
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Planning After a Loss
11/09/2020 Duration: 16minWhen you're trying to plan after the sudden loss of a spouse or partner, sometimes the best action is no action, at least until you're able to take a deep breath.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.
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Claiming Social Security
10/09/2020 Duration: 12minWhen to claim Social Security is such a common question, and unfortunately there's no one size fits all answer. It can fluctuate dramatically on a case by case basis.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.