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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![Am I on Track at 39 Years Old?]()
Am I on Track at 39 Years Old?
08/05/2025 Duration: 15minI'm 39 years old and have been with my employer for 15 years and plan to retire with them. Am I on track for a retirement around age 59? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Did I Pull the Plug Too Soon?]()
Did I Pull the Plug Too Soon?
07/05/2025 Duration: 11minDid I pull the retirement plug too early? And if so, should I get a part-time job? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Rocky Markets, Time for an Annuity?]()
Rocky Markets, Time for an Annuity?
06/05/2025 Duration: 15minGiven the rocky markets we've seen the last few weeks, is this the ideal environment to consider the purchase of an annuity? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![In Our Mid 50s, Can We Retire?]()
In Our Mid 50s, Can We Retire?
05/05/2025 Duration: 18minWe're in our mid 50s and ready to call it quits, can we do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Should I Use TSP to Payoff Mortgage?]()
Should I Use TSP to Payoff Mortgage?
02/05/2025 Duration: 14minI'm 70 years old and I want to payoff my mortgage ASAP. Should I use my TSP to pay it off? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Should We Invest in This Climate?]()
Should We Invest in This Climate?
01/05/2025 Duration: 17minWith some proceeds from a real estate transaction about to come our way, should we invest in the market or wait until things settle down? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![I’m 47, Can I Retire Next Year?]()
I’m 47, Can I Retire Next Year?
30/04/2025 Duration: 12minI'm only 47, yet I'm burned out and looking to call it quits next year, for good. Can I do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Do I Need to Work Longer?]()
Do I Need to Work Longer?
29/04/2025 Duration: 13minAfter taking a lower paying job, I'm now worried that I might have to work longer than anticipated. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Do We Have Enough for Retirement?]()
Do We Have Enough for Retirement?
28/04/2025 Duration: 15minI think we have enough saved for retirement, but given how crazy the world is right now, I need some reassurance. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Want to Retire but Have Concerns]()
Want to Retire but Have Concerns
25/04/2025 Duration: 13minI was thinking of retiring soon, however with the current state of the stock market I am not sure now is a good time and I want to make sure we have enough to weather a recession. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Should I Go All Roth?]()
Should I Go All Roth?
24/04/2025 Duration: 16minWith a combined income of $320k, should I be making all my retirement contributions Roth? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![On Track for Retirement in Seven Years?]()
On Track for Retirement in Seven Years?
23/04/2025 Duration: 17minMy goal is to retire in exactly seven years. Am I on track to make this happen? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Convincing Hubby We Have Enough]()
Convincing Hubby We Have Enough
22/04/2025 Duration: 12minMy husband thinks we don't have enough money to retire, I think we do. Who's right? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Am I Okay to Retire in a Year?]()
Am I Okay to Retire in a Year?
21/04/2025 Duration: 16minWith a lot of retirement decisions to be made, we want to make sure we don't mess things up. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Concerns About My Financial Advisor]()
Concerns About My Financial Advisor
18/04/2025 Duration: 18minDue to some concerns regarding my financial advisor, should I be looking for somebody new to manage my money? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Good Time to Increase Roth Conversions?]()
Good Time to Increase Roth Conversions?
17/04/2025 Duration: 11minIn thinking about what to do in this economic downturn, I was wondering whether stepping up our Roth conversions might be a smart move? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Anxious About Retirement Plan]()
Anxious About Retirement Plan
16/04/2025 Duration: 18minWe've been planning on retiring later this year, but the volatility of the current political and financial arenas is making us anxious and giving us pause. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Conflicted About Early Retirement Offer]()
Conflicted About Early Retirement Offer
15/04/2025 Duration: 15minAs a mid-to-late career federal worker, should I even consider the buyout and early retirement offer that's currently on the table? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Can I Use the Rule of 55 and Retire?]()
Can I Use the Rule of 55 and Retire?
14/04/2025 Duration: 16minI don’t like my job. So, do I take the leap now, or push through for a few more years? What are the real pros and cons beyond just the numbers? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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![Introducing: What We Spend]()
Introducing: What We Spend
12/04/2025 Duration: 11minImagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
