Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

I'm 55 and would like to retire in three years. I don't really like my job, or I should say I have a hard time not letting my work take too much of my emotional energy and attention. Can I do it? 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 .

We’ve decided that our retirement date is planned for July 1 of this year, and we’re thinking we should make an annuity part of our income plan. Yay or nay? 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 62 I'm starting to think about retirement. My 401(k) is in pretty good shape, but I don't have a pension, so I'm not quite sure how to make the numbers work. 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 husband being forced into retirement at 55, will we be okay given the current state of 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 .

In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, we're giving you a break from the money talk, and instead re-airing an interview we did back in 2017 with retired Admiral William “Bill” McRaven. If Bill’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he presided over the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that resulted in the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. A few years later in 2014, the four-star admiral and 37-year Navy SEA...

Joining us this weekend is Michael Clinton , former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines. In his recently released book, ROAR , Michael helps those who are considering retirement or mid-career change as well as those who have no wish to retire, to get on with fulfilling their dreams before it’s too late. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please...

Joining us this weekend is Michael Clinton , former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines. In his recently released book, ROAR , Michael helps those who are considering retirement or mid-career change as well as those who have no wish to retire, to get on with fulfilling their dreams before it’s too late. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please...

With a pension on the horizon, and insurance covered, can we start daydreaming about retirement at 55? 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 76 mile commute, 2.5 hours sitting in the car each day, I'm wondering if it's time to start looking for a new job closer to home? 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 only 53 but I'm totally fried at work. I can gut it out for a few more years, but once I hit 60, can 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 .

We're 49 and 50 and both miserable at our jobs. Is it realistic to start considering early retirement? 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 husband recently passed away and he always took care of the investments. Now it is left up to me to manage all of this money, and I am scared.  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 .

In the past, when investors endured volatile weeks in the stock market, they would soothe their frayed nerves by focusing on their bond positions. Well, what happens when the so-called “safe” part of your portfolio loses value? That’s the conundrum that diversified investors are facing, as they confront this year’s drop in bond prices. Joining us this weekend to help soothe your nerves is Kathy Jo...

In the past, when investors endured volatile weeks in the stock market, they would soothe their frayed nerves by focusing on their bond positions. Well, what happens when the so-called “safe” part of your portfolio loses value? That’s the conundrum that diversified investors are facing, as they confront this year’s drop in bond prices. Joining us this weekend to help soothe your nerves is Kathy Jo...

On this bonus episode of Jill on Money, we're joined by Chieh Huang , the CEO of Boxed , an online and mobile membership-free wholesale retailer that offers direct delivery of bulk-sized packages. As the pandemic unfolded, it caused an increase in demand for consumer sought goods and direct delivery of bulk-sized packages. In this episode, hear the story of how Boxed relied on technology to rise t...

On this bonus episode of Jill on Money, we're joined by Chieh Huang , the CEO of Boxed , an online and mobile membership-free wholesale retailer that offers direct delivery of bulk-sized packages. As the pandemic unfolded, it caused an increase in demand for consumer sought goods and direct delivery of bulk-sized packages. In this episode, hear the story of how Boxed relied on technology to rise t...

Stocks had their worst day in two years on Wednesday, after a huge sell-off prompted by major retailers announcing a drop in profits. While this isn't necessarily a sign of a looming recession, it's important to keep in mind that one could come as part of a normal business cycle. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podca...

On this bonus episode of Jill on Money, we're joined by Brent Weiss , co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Facet Wealth , a financial service firm that believes in achieving your financial goals with a dedicated CFP® at an affordable price. Two plus years into the pandemic, how was a fintech company not only able to survive, but thrive, as the world drastically changed during the pandemic? One key i...

Now that we're retired, should we be using I Bonds? Should we be doing Roth conversions? Should we be looking at annuities? 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 .

The markets have me freaked out, and now I'm wondering if I should still be using my 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 Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

I have a choice to make with my pension, and I'm on the fence as to whether I should take the lump-sum or a monthly annuity. 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 .

After 40 years in the workforce, and two bouts of COVID, we're burned out. Can we retire this year? 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 .

Before it's too late, how can I help my parents get their financial house in order? 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 feel like I've got a lot going on in a lot of different places. Is it possible I'm over diversified? 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 the markets tanking, I'm not thrilled about the idea of investing new money. Convince me to stay the course! 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 .