Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy-nominated and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst for CBS News. Jill appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide covering the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign. She translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. She is a weekly guest on NPR’s “Here and Now” and writes the nationally syndicated column “Jill on Money” for Tribune Media Services. Jill’s first book, The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs, was published in February 2019 by Ballantine Books.
Jill won a 2018 Personal Finance Reporting Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)/National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and was the recipient of the 2018 National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Special Achievement Award, presented for significant contribution to Fee-Only financial planning and helping to educate consumers on the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan.
Jill is the host of the “Jill on Money” podcast and of the nationally syndicated radio show, “Jill on Money,” which won the 2018 Gracie Award for Best National Talk Show. She was named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Influencers of 2015 and Top 10 LinkedIn Voices of 2016. Jill is a frequent speaker on a variety of topics, including macroeconomic, market and demographic trends; workplace issues for women and LGBT employees in financial services; and how to create authentic branding.
Prior to her current role, Jill was Editor-at-Large for CBS MoneyWatch.com, where she was responsible for video and written content and was part of the team that launched the site.
Jill spent 14 years as the co-owner of and Chief Investment Officer for an independent investment advisory firm. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York, following her graduation from Brown University. Jill serves on the board of StoryCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, sharing and preserving the stories of our lives.
Out of Whack Asset Allocation
Will the Renovation Derail Us?
We're looking to do a major renovation project, will it jeopardize our long-term financial outlook?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Retirement Plan Options at New Job
We're looking for the most tax efficient savings vehicle for retirement contributions in a new job.
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Downsized in Paradise, Can We Retire?
I want to retire at the end of this year, can we do this without spreading ourselves too thin, or blowing up our savings?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
International and Domestic Travel Tips
Do you need travel insurance? What about foreign currency? Maybe skip it all and do a staycation! We're discussing it all on this episode.
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Trump Account or 529 Plan?
With the Trump Accounts now available, is the 529 plan still the best way to save for college?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Time to Sell the Family Home?
With a lot of variables at play, my husband and I can't decide if we should sell our house or not. I say yes, he's not so sure.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Relocation in Retirement
Should I consider moving in retirement to improve my tax situation?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Given the Options, Are We Saving in the Right Places?
We’re a high-earning couple in our 50s, and with several options available to us, we would like some feedback on our saving strategy.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Help! I’m Going to Be a Grandma
With my first grandchild on the way, I'm trying to figure out the best way to move a bit closer to the family.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.