
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>I think we have enough money but need some help convincing my wife that we're in solid shape. </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>With the year coming to a close, and with all the uncertainty given the tariffs and the recent government shutdown, Black Friday seems like a good time for a heat check on where things stand in the economy. </p> <p>To help explain it all, we're joined by Diane Swonk, the Chief Economist at KPMG, who has always been a go-to source to make sense of short, and long-term, trends.</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

<p>The sluggish employment landscape explains why workers are now “job hugging,” rather than job hopping. The challenge is to fight the urge to hunker down and instead try to be proactive and focus on what you can control. </p> <p>That means raise your hand for any new opportunity at your company, update your LinkedIn profile/fire up your network, and consider pursuing any side hustle that might help your cash flow and spark creativity.</p> <p>For those who have been unlucky enough to lose a job, know that the loss is not just financial. I reached out to b...

<p>Our current asset allocation is 65% equities, 7% bonds, 28% cash/CDs, etc. My wife is concerned that we are taking on too much risk given our ages. Is she correct?</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 a 10 year ARM and I'm wondering if I should refinance or ride it out a bit longer and hope that rates continue to come down?</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 made a big move in 2023 and am considering doing it again and I need your input because I don't want to blow up our retirement plans.</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>With Thanksgiving around the corner, the charitable giving season is upon us and changes are afoot. Of course, most people give because they want to do good, but the tax rules around philanthropy have always been an added sweetener.</p> <p>To break it all down, we're joined by Fred Kaynor from DAFgiving360. The mission of DAFgiving360 is to increase charitable giving in the U.S. by providing a tax-smart and simple giving solution of a donor-advised fund (DAF) account and related philanthropic tools and guidance that empower donors to incorporate planning into their everyday lives. </p> <p>Have a...

<p>With hopes of calling it quits in just a few years, when should I pull money from my different "buckets" once I get into retirement?</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>With a large inheritance sitting in cash, should I leave it as is and take the peace of mind it provides, or invest 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 find myself at a fork in the road, and I'm hoping you can help me choose the right financial path.</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>