Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

The bad news is that I'm totally fried at the age of 55. The good news is I've saved a ton of money. Can I pull the ripcord? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

With my 401(k) getting hammered so far this year, should I consider reducing my monthly contribution and parking it in my savings account where at least I know it's safe? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

What investment considerations should I make for the impending disability that I'm facing? Both for the possibility that I may not be able to work and that we will have increased expenses. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . And please take our poll , it's all of two questions! "Jill on Money" theme music is b...

When it comes to Social Security, it seems like there's a million different claiming strategies, but more times than not, less really is more. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . And please take our poll , it's all of two questions! "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

When planning for retirement, life does not always move in a straight line, as you'll hear with our latest caller. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Given that we are likely in a situation where interest rate hikes will continue to hammer fund prices for half a year or more, how should we be approaching bond funds? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

David Plouffe, former President Barack Obama’s campaign manager and White House Senior Advisor, returns for a new season with a deep dive into key states in the crucial midterm elections, and what it will take to win them. Plouffe’s guests are key operatives, local political reporters and independent pollsters, who don’t just have opinions about what is happening, they know what is happening, beca...

With a new home purchase on the horizon, should we only put down the amount needed to ensure an affordable mortgage payment? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

My wife’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year and it's looking like we're going to have to help with the expenses. How will this impact our retirement plan? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Now that I'm a freelancer and my income is starting to grow, I'm wondering what kind of retirement plan I should put in place for myself? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

With a young son in the mix, and after working in health care for many years, can we ease into retirement and spend more time enjoying life? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

With a little extra cash flow thanks to a recent raise, should I make extra payments on the mortgage or put the money to work in an investment account? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

With a second income about to enter our household, how should we incorporate the additional money into our retirement planning? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

My mother-in-law has been working with a financial advisor who has placed her into some very questionable and overly complex investments. How do I unravel this mess? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Another interest rate hike by the Fed and another drop on Wall Street. Just remember, for long-term investors, the market gyrations are a-okay. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I'm 50 and would like to retire at 55, but we're also hoping to buy a new home with a pool. Can we manage the new house if I call it quits? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Even if my wife decided to quit work and join me on the sidelines, I think we're fine for retirement. So now I'm wondering, when is enough, enough? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

My wife and I are in our mid 50s and hoping to retire in the next year or so. Do we have enough money saved to make it happen? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

At 47 years of age, both my wife and I are thinking about calling it quits in four years or so, if not sooner. Is it doable? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Even though it's not a huge car loan, just having it is driving me nuts. Is paying if off the right financial move? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

At 53 years old, and about to launch only son off to college, are we in solid shape for our retirement years? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

More often than not, I hear you and Mark recommend Roth 401(k) contributions, whether the person is in the 12% tax bracket or the 24% or 32% tax brackets. What are your guidelines when deciding between a traditional or Roth 401(k)? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Good...

The stock market had its worst day in two years after the consumer price index report for August showed higher-than-expected inflation. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I’ve been handling my own portfolio for quite some time, but as I get older, compounded with the turmoil in the markets, I'm starting to wonder if I should hire an advisor? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Listening to your show for several months now, I feel like everyone has a brokerage account, except us! Is it time for us to start using a taxable account? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .