
Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s 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 you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Contact Us" button.
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<p>The plan was to retire in a few years at 67, but now I'm wondering if I can call it quits at the end of this year?</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>Is there any hope for hard working, tax paying Americans who love this country but feel any investment is a pipe dream?</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>Burnout at work is bad and I think I might be ready for my “Great Money Reset” in the form of a sabbatical of some type. Can I do it?</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>I'm 49 and would like to retire in seven years at 56 before my kids are finished with college. Doable?</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>My dad is 68 and I've been his financial helper for the last few years. He wants to retire and I'd like to make sure I'm not missing something critical.</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>After receiving an inheritance in the form of an IRA and a brokerage account, I would like to use this money to change my life to better align with my goals.</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>Today we're joined by Brad Stulberg, author of the recently released book, The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World.</p> <p>Whether you are practicing guitar, pushing your limits at the gym, leading a team, honing a craft, studying medicine, or giving yourself the time and space to finally write that book, the pursuit of excellence is a big part of what makes life worth living, and it is for all of us.</p> <p>Too often, we get caught up in convenience and distraction to the detriment of our tr...

<p>I’m debating whether to pay off our mortgage. We currently owe $187k<br>at a 5.4% interest rate on a home worth about $800k. </p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>Given a bad diagnosis for my wife, can we safely build her dream cabin and retire early?</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>

<p>I have worked very hard to save as much as possible but I am not sure if it will be enough to maintain my current standard of living if I want to retire at 67.</p> <p>Have a money question? Email us here</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE</p> <p>Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter</p> <p>YouTube: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Instagram: @jillonmoney</p> <p>Twitter: @jillonmoney</p> <p>"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>