MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger
Episodes
Should I Be Using High-Dividend ETFs?
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm all for making some extra cash on the side, but should you be chasing high-dividend paying ETFs to basically function as your side hustle? Have a...
Save for House or Invest?
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You would like to buy an apartment but you don't know when, or if, that will ever happen. With all the uncertainty, should you be focusing on the cash...
Should We Use a 529 Before the Kids Are Born?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kids are on the horizon, but probably not for a few more years, should you already be contributing to a 529 plan? Have a money question? Email us, as...
Financial Planning for New Parents
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you've added a baby to the mix, what's the priority? Saving for retirement or throwing a bunch of money into a 529 plan? Have a money questi...
How Do We Prioritize Our Debt?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to debt, there's "good" debt and "bad" debt, and not all debt should be keeping you up at night. Have a money question? Email us, ask j...
Are We on the Right Track?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In your 20s, recently married, new homeowners, contributing to your retirement plans, is there anything else you should be doing to ensure you're on t...
Buy or Keep Renting?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're finding the current real estate market completely bonkers, does it make sense to keep renting and hope that things eventually settle down? H...
Do I Need the Insurance Policy I'm Being Pitched?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're being pitched a financial product, and deep down inside you have a funny feeling, odds are you should probably listen to your gut. Have a m...
Wife Says Pay Down Mortgage, Husband Says No
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aunt Jill gets to play marriage counselor yet again! In the latest relationship, we have a wife who wants to use a bunch of cash to pay down the mortg...
Financial Planning for Newlyweds
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Congrats on the wedding! Forget the honeymoon, it's time to figure out your finances as a couple :) Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] ji...
Are We Crazy to Jump Into the Housing Market?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, the housing market is beyond stupid right now, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get in on the action. That said, you want to make sure you're ...
Financial Access for All
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two new programs aim to give consumers greater access to credit cards and mortgage refinancing. On this episode I explain how they work and who would ...
What to Do With Surplus Cash Flow?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After paying off $150,000 in student loans you suddenly find yourself with some serious extra cash flow. What should you do with it? Buy a house for y...
We're 31 and 36 and Need a Retirement Checkup
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saving for retirement is a lot like an annual checkup with your doctor, in that it's something you want to do once a year, and you certainly don't wan...
What to Do With 120k in Cash
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a crazy year, which consisted of job changes, moves and various real estate transactions, a 30-something finds himself with 120k in cash and not...
The New Work-Life Balance
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The nation added a better-than-expected 850,000 jobs in June, though the overall unemployment rate edged up slightly to 5.9%. I joined CBS This Mornin...
The Child Tax Credit and Asset Allocation
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of families will receive monthly cash payments thanks to the new Child Tax Credit plan. In this episode I'll explain who qualifies and how mu...
Help! I Need a Financial Plan.
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In your 20s with all sorts of financial questions from saving for a house to allocating your portfolio. Sounds like you're in need of a financial plan...
Are We Okay Using ONE Fund?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a bad idea if your overall portfolio consists of just one fund? Or are you likely to achieve better returns by using multiple funds? Have a mone...
Concerned About Putting Money in the Market
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've got a lot of money sitting on the sidelines, and you know you should get it to work, yet you're a bit spooked by current market conditions. Wha...
The FINE (Not FIRE) Movement
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the FIRE movement, I'm all about the FINE movement, a new acronym that was sent to us by a listener. Financial Independence, Next Endeavor. Hav...
Should I Buy Bitcoin?
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After reaching some pretty crazy highs, bitcoin has come back down to earth a bit, so does that mean it's a good time to invest in some cryptocurrency...
Are We Investing Too Aggressively?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you know you've got some guaranteed pensions coming your way, does that give you permission to go pedal to the metal when it comes to your overall ...
What to Do With Extra Cashflow
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In your 30s with an extra $1500 or so each month, what's the best course of action? Should you be investing the extra money? Beefing up the emergency ...
Introducing MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
CBS News business analyst and Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger takes the mystery out of your financial life. Jill helps guide you through ...