Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

I'm wondering if I can retire in January 2026, just after I will have turned 57, and enjoy life in France. Doable? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

The idea of retiring and losing at least half my salary makes me nervous. Should I be or can I afford to do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I need about $5k per month to live on in retirement but I'm not sure where I should be taking the money from. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I think my situation will lead to plenty of hate mail, but I'm also living proof that money doesn't always solve anxiety. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

How can I protect some of my assets if the government decided to take them away? Don't really rich people put money in the Cayman Islands or something? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I just turned 56 years old and am trying to determine if I can retire in three years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I have a lot of money tied up in a single stock. If it goes up, yes, I am happy, but when it goes down, I think I should have sold. I check the account multiple times each day. Is this behavior typical? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgood...

I'm 62 and looking to retire at 65, if not sooner. Can I do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

We're currently in our 40s, but I am trying to figure out if my wife and I are on track to be able to retire at 55? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I would like to retire in June, however, my spouse is very concerned about finances and lacks confidence in the numbers. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I want to know if you think we are saving enough right now or do I need to be putting more away even though I will have substantial pension income? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I have a vested pension from a previous career path that I can cash out now, or I can take the monthly payment once I reach retirement age. Which is the better option? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I have one-million-dollars in proceeds from my condo sale and I’m renting for now. If I find a good deal, I could buy a new home or should we keep renting? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

A new house is definitely part of the plan, but just how much to spend is still up in the air. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

My dividend income is now more than the salary I made during my working years. How can I manage the tax situation? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Am I okay to skip maxing out my workplace retirement contributions this year and use the same amount to rebuild my cash savings instead? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I just found out my parents have about 2-3 years of funds before they will run out of money. Their backup plan is me, and I'm trying to figure out how best to handle this scenario. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

We have the opportunity to buy into our family farm. Currently it is owned by my father/uncle/aunt and my uncle wants to sell his share. Should I buy him out? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Given the unprecedented and potentially volatile environment we're entering in 2025, should I leave my money where it is? Should I pull some out of the market to build up my emergency fund just in case?  Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgo...

With over two million in tax-deferred accounts, and now that we're both retired, we feel now is the time for Roth conversions. How much should we do and how fast should we do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Am I correct to treat my pension like "cash" and then put 100% of my other assets in riskier holdings? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

If I max out traditional contributions to my 401(k), it will lower my AGI and I'll be eligible to make Roth IRA contributions for me and my wife. Does that make sense? Or should I forget about the Roth IRAs and stick to the Roth 401(k)? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme musi...

My wife and I are retired and we're trying to decide if we should start collecting Social Security and let our investments grow or should we take money from our brokerage account and do Roth conversions? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoo...

My husband and I have been eyeing a new subdivision in the suburbs and have fallen in love with one of the floorpans that would give us the space we need for our young family. Can we afford it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Will upgrading our house blowup our longterm financial plan? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney Twitter: @jillonmoney "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .