Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger
Episodes
BONUS call: Roth 401(k)
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have what I believe is our first call ever from Alabama as we welcome Katrina to the show. Katrina and her husband have a lot of money in...
Rich People are Anxious...and What That Says About Society
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mom always said, ”money can’t buy happiness,” but it sure can make life easier. So it was with some skepticism that I invited this week’s gues...
Charitable Giving Boot Camp on #GivingTuesday
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of the usual Tuesday BONUS call, we’re doing something different for this week only. Today is “Giving Tuesday”, a global day of char...
Preserving and Sharing Humanity’s Stories with StoryCorps
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Since this episode is dropping on Thanksgiving we thought we’d do something a bit different. Instead of focusing on bettering ourselves financially...
BONUS call: Annuities
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the BONUS call we're discussing my favorite topic of annuities with Roland who has a sneaking suspicion that his financial advisor may not be...
Food Stamps, Grants, Loans, and Behavioral Economics with Michael Lewis
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the second time this year we have a repeat guest on Better Off. When you have a chance to grab Michael Lewis, you grab him, and that’s what we...
BONUS call: 401(k) or Roth 401(k)
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A 401(k) or a Roth 401(k)...which one is right for you? That's what Pat from Virginia wanted to know on the latest BONUS call. Have a finance questi...
Side Hustle with Chris Guillebeau
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to be an “entrepreneur,” replete with a big, fat business plan in hand, to make a little extra cash on the side? What if I told you t...
BONUS call: Student Loans
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest BONUS call it's Ralph from Missouri who may win the 2017 Father of the Year Award! Being the nice guy that he is, Ralph wanted to know t...
BONUS call: Mortgage Pay Off
04 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise, surprise...it's a BONUS call on a Saturday! Since we haven't had any calls on the last few episodes, we thought we'd throw you guys a bone...
The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all fall into at least one of four personality categories: We’re either Upholders, Questioners, Obligers or Rebels, according to our guest Gretch...
BONUS call: Mortgage Rates
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine that you have a very cheap mortgage but the rate is adjustable and not fixed. Also imagine that you have the cashflow to lock it in. Should yo...
The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google with Scott Galloway
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe I’m dating myself, but there was a time that whenever I would hear the “Big Four,” I would always think of the big four accounting firms.....
BONUS call: Buy vs Rent
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call it's Chipper from Atlanta with the age-old question of renting vs. buying. There is no rule that says it's always better ...
The Road to Black Monday, the Worst Day in Wall Street History with Diana Henriques
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ask some Wall Street veterans where they were on October 19, 1987 and they will likely regale you with details of any crisis. My life changed that day...
BONUS call: Pension Plan
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does having a job with a great pension mean you should stay there no matter what? That's what Nathan from Upstate New York is trying to decide. Nathan...
The Equifax Data Breach with Credit Expert John Ulzheimer
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How many of you were impacted by the recent Equifax data breach? I was, Mark was, and considering 145.5 million other Americans were impacted, I’m g...
BONUS call: Roth 401(k)
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays it's becoming more and more common for employers to offer a traditional 401(k) as well as a Roth 401(k). Our BONUS caller today, Andrea from ...
George Anders & The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So often on this podcast, and on my radio show, we field questions from recent grads with insane amounts of student loan debt. Sometimes it’s enoug...
BONUS call: Retirement Planning
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I love when we get calls from young people, and that's the case on the latest BONUS call with Ruth from Cleveland. Ruth, just 24 years old, is alread...
Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy with Tim Harford
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How many of you rode an elevator today? Or Googled something? Or use index funds in your financial lives? I’m going to guess all of you did at lea...
BONUS call: Student Loans
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we've got Samantha from North Carolina. Samantha, who is currently in grad school at Duke University, will be entering th...
How Wall Street Destroyed Main Street with Rana Foroohar
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As you’ll recall, we did our fair share of explaining why Wall Street matters, on the episode featuring Bill Cohan. Today we’re doing a 180 with...
BONUS call: Life Insurance
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have our longest BONUS call yet from Chris in Minnesota. Why was it on the longer side? Because Chris had some questions about the tricky...
MONEY’s 2017-18 Best Colleges For Your Money
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s September and by now, the kids are back to school. Not surprisingly, I used to love this time of year. What can I say...you guys know I’m a t...
BONUS call: Real Estate
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we're going to Bend, Oregon where we received a real estate question from Neil. Only 25 years old, Neil is wondering if it...
Weapons of Math Destruction with Cathy O’Neil
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Better Off podcast it’s yet another example of my geekiness. I love math and statistics...but I am nothing compared to the brilli...
BONUS call: Elder Care
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I loved this latest BONUS call from Brianne in Oakland, CA. Brianne wasn't looking to help herself...instead she got in touch with us because she want...
Strategies for Achieving Peak Performance
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going to let you guys in on a little secret. I’m a total nerd when it comes to the brain and behavior. Why we choose to do the things we do ...
BONUS call: Do You Need a Financial Advisor
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we're going to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to chat with Diane from Portland, Oregon. Diane and her husband, in their e...
Stacking Benjamins: Earn, Save, and Spend Money With a Plan
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been in the podcasting world for a few years now and one thing I’ve discovered is that the podcasting world really is like a small fraternity...
BONUS call: Asset Allocation
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we've got Ari from New York City. Ari, a physician, has been accumulating assets for several years and recently realized t...
Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe that we’re coming up on the ninth anniversary of the financial crisis that contributed to the Great Recession. What’s frust...
BONUS call: Student Loans
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call it's yet again the all too familiar question about heavy, heavy student loan debt. This time it was Alida in Florida looki...
How the Best Leaders Inspire People Every Day
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is life without inspiration? To me it sounds a bit boring. Of course inspiration can come from anywhere, but because we spend the bulk of our t...
BONUS call: Diversification
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Last week on the BONUS call the question was about when to start diversifying. This week Ashley from Florida is asking if there's such a thing as bein...
Hot Housing: How to Buy and Sell
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Prices are up, inventories are down which means the housing market is hot again. It’s not like the crazy days of 2005, but conditions are a bit fren...
BONUS call: Asset Allocation
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we're talking asset allocation with David from Virginia. For years David has been saving and not really paying attention t...
Pop Culture and Technology with Jeff Bakalar and Russ Frushtick
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to money and personal finance, I like to think I know a thing or two. But when it comes to technology and gadgets, I turn to experts Jef...
BONUS call: Home Buying
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we're talking to Brian from Los Angeles. Brian and his wife have lived overseas for a while and in the process built up a...
The Secret History of the iPhone with Brian Merchant
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On June 29th, 2007 Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a new product, which he described as “a revolutionary mobile phone,” and a “breakthrough Intern...
BONUS call: Retirement Planning
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we chatted with John from Philadelphia. The call started with John wanting to know how he and his wife can find a financia...
How to Buy a Car with Consumer Reports Auto Specialist Mike Quincy
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in a big city, it can be easy to forget what it’s like to depend on a car. Urbanites tend to walk, take the subway or bus, ride a bicycl...
BONUS call: Become a CFP
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's so great and satisfying when we're able to expose people to the world of finance through the podcast. That's the case with Joe from Arizona, our ...
Summer Travel Tips with Peter Greenberg
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Summertime is officially upon us which means millions of Americans will be hitting the roads and taking to the skies to enjoy their summer vacations. ...
BONUS call: Retirement Planning
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call I had to pick a side. I was either going to side with our caller, Dustin from Minnesota, or his wife. Only in their 30s, t...
Personal Finance 101 with Liz Weston
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While it’s always fun talking to authors, CEOs and you on the Better Off podcast, I also enjoy chatting with fellow financial industry journalism co...
BONUS call: Retirement Planning
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We love starting them young on Better Off, and that's certainly the case with Kevin from Maryland, our latest BONUS call. Kevin, just 23 years old, w...
Why Wall Street Matters with William Cohan
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a world without companies like Apple, or media outlets such as CBS or NBC, without all of the cars and trucks crisscrossing the country, witho...
BONUS call: Health and Money
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have one of the more interesting BONUS calls that we've taken on Better Off. You know, life isn't always as we plan it...it's not always...
Cybersecurity and Hacking with Kevin Mitnick
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It seems everyday there’s a story in the news that involves hacking. Whether it’s a big box retailer, the IRS or Russians hacking the DNC, cyber ...
BONUS call: Side Hustle
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is just about upon us which means all those hardworking teachers out there will get a well deserved break. That includes our BONUS caller this...
Behavioral Economics with Michael Lewis
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes a host has to do what a host has to do to land the interview. You could say that was the case with the one and only Michael Lewis, our gues...
BONUS call: Inheritance
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we’re talking to Chris from Florida who recently inherited 30k from his grandmother. By the way, can I just say what a ...
Option B with Adam Grant
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By now you may have seen or heard an interview with Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg discussing her recently released new book, Option...
BONUS call: Saving for Retirement
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we're going to the Pacific Northwest where we found Chris from Spokane, Washington. Chris, who is only 40 years old, is m...
Bernie Madoff and The Wizard of Lies with Diana Henriques
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bernie Madoff is perhaps the most notorious name in the history of Wall Street. By now we all know the story. Madoff conducted a Ponzi scheme that ...
BONUS call: 401(k) Rollover
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nowadays it's a common occurrence to change jobs every few years, if not every few months. That means at some point you're going to have at least one...
Succeeding in College and Life with Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially that time of year when college grads throw their caps high into the air and prepare to enter the real world. Just a few short years ...
BONUS call: Early Retirement
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the BONUS call we're chatting with Doug in Miami who initially called to ask about an old 401(k) plan and what he should do with it. As you'...
Life Insurance Made Simple with Yaron Ben-Zvi
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has made our financial lives better and simpler. From banking and investing to shopping and planning a vacation, many of our daily necessit...
BONUS call: Retirement Planning
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the BONUS call this week we talked to John from Houston who had some questions about reducing his tax liability once retirement rolls around. John...
Global Economics with Mohamed El-Erian (Part Two)
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I never take it for granted how fortunate I am to have my job. Let’s be honest, it’s not really a job when you’re doing what you love. And tha...
BONUS call: Do You Need a Mortgage?
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You're getting ready to buy a new home and have the cash to purchase it outright...should you? Or should you take on a mortgage? That's what Dwayne fr...
Global Economics with Mohamed El-Erian (Part One)
27 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I never take it for granted how fortunate I am to have my job. Let’s be honest, it’s not really a job when you’re doing what you love. And tha...
BONUS call: Student Loans
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we once again chatted student loans with Andrea from New York City...but this time it wasn't about how to pay them off. A...
The Muse: Navigating Your Career with Alexandra Cavoulacos and Kathryn Minshew
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Human Capital: It’s more valuable than any other investment you have and that’s why we often discuss career development and management on Better O...
BONUS Fiduciary Rule Q/A
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On April 10th, the Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule was scheduled to go into effect. It didn't happen. Instead, there's now at least a 60 day dela...
Leadership Skills with Retired Admiral William H. McRaven
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
By now you know that on the Better Off podcast we talk about more than just the nuts and bolts of investments and economics. Our mission is to help yo...
BONUS call: Investing and Taxes
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We like to keep investing as simple as possible on the Better Off podcast. It's really not rocket science...in many ways, less truly is more. Howeve...
Financial Aid and Student Loans with Kelly Peeler
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of the goals of the Better Off podcast is to make the daunting seem doable. And there is no more daunting topic than college. From saving for it, ...
BONUS call: Early Retirement
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you retired? Retiring soon? Perhaps are younger and wondering if you'll have enough money when the time comes? That's what the latest BONUS cal...
Taking Charge of Your Career with Nicole Lapin
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear my unabashed enthusiasm and connection with today’s guest, Nicole Lapin, I think you will understand why we hit it off so quickly. ...
BONUS call: Disability Insurance
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we talked to Brian from Seattle who was wondering if he should still be paying for disability insurance. Insurance questi...
Listener Questions with Alex Benke, CFP® at Betterment
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We like to mix it up and try new things every now and then on “Better Off.” Earlier this month, for the first time, we featured one guest (Jason ...
BONUS call 006: How to Find a Financial Advisor
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a financial advisor? Are you looking for one? Do you know how much you're paying this person? Or should be expecting to pay? Are the f...
Tax Prep Tips with Ed Slott
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With Tax Day right around the corner, our guest, Ed Slott, CPA, is in the house to review some last-minute tips, dos and don'ts, and provide sage advi...
BONUS call: Mortgage Pay Off
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest BONUS call we talk to Kevin from California. Kevin and his wife were recently gifted $25,000 and have been contemplating various ways t...
Become an Intelligent Investor with Jason Zweig (Part Two)
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t know the name Jason Zweig, as a listener of the Better Off podcast, chances are you know his work. The “Intelligent Investor” colum...
BONUS call: Retirement Planning
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we do retirement planning with Barry from Pennsylvania. Barry and his wife are looking to retire in a few years and want ...
Become an Intelligent Investor with Jason Zweig (Part One)
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you don’t know the name Jason Zweig, as a listener of the Better Off podcast, chances are you know his work. The “Intelligent Investor” colum...
BONUS call: Annuity
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the BONUS call we talk to Karen from Kentucky who was wondering about an annuity. Because annuities are very tricky products it's one of...
Silicon Valley Disrupters with Brad Stone
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going to assume that a good portion of you subscribed to the Better Off podcast have used either Uber or Airbnb. I use Uber all the time and it...
BONUS call: Roth IRA
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the BONUS call this week we chatted with Brian from Seattle who plans on leaving his Roth IRA to his two kids...since this won't be happening for ...
Fiduciary Rule with Betterment CEO Jon Stein
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A couple weeks ago, we devoted the entire interview portion of the podcast to the hotly debated Department of Labor fiduciary rule, which was set to b...
BONUS call: Student Loans
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's BONUS call we talk about navigating the tricky world of student loans with Ashley. Let's just say that Ashley and her boyfriend racked...
Kids and Financial Literacy with Beth Kobliner
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You will often hear me say that before you worry about the financial future of your kids, you need to make sure you’re taking care of yourself first...
Fiduciary Standard Under Fire with Megan Leonhardt and Jack Otter
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fiduciary Definition, according to Merriam-Webster: a : held or founded in trust or confidence b : holding in trust c : depending on public confi...
Build Your Dream Network with Kelly Hoey
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I promised you that on the “Better Off” podcast, we would tackle uncomfortable, and even controversial, money and investing issues. And high up on...
Misleading Numbers in Elections and Investing with Harry Enten
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Young. Check. Ivy League educated. Check. Obsessed with statistics. Check. Obsessed with politics. Check. A rising star in the media world. Che...
Fail More, Reinvent Yourself with James Altucher
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So here you are, listening to, or about to listen to the second episode of the “Better Off” podcast. Like you, I love podcasts. I subscribe to man...
New Year's Resolution: Become a Millionaire with David Bach
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does it feel to have nine consecutive books make the New York Times bestsellers list? Or to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show six times? Well, I have n...
Teaser Episode
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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