Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

Retail sales increased by 1.7% last month, and an overall 16.3% compared to last year. I joined CBS Mornings to explain what's behind the increase and what it means for the upcoming holiday shopping season. 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...

Does there come a time when it's okay to transition from saving for retirement to saving for college? 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 .

One day you're working your dream job and the next thing you know you're out of work, all thanks to the pandemic. Now what?  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 .

To qualify for medicaid, my mother-in-law wants to fully sign over her brokerage account to my husband and myself. Good idea or not? 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 .

This is my kinda call! Just 27-years-old and already looking to take the steps to ensure financial independence down the road. 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 not against owning company stock, but I am against owning too much of it. Remember folks, company stock should only represent a small percentage of your overall portfolio. 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 .

Thanks to a recent home sale in this hot housing market, you've basically got $500k to play with. What should you be doing with the money?  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 .

Inflation is at its highest level in 31 years and supply chain problems across the country could cause havoc for people's holiday plans. On CBS Mornings Meg Oliver finds out why shoppers may want to hit the grocery store soon to prepare for Thanksgiving, and I explain how long we can expect to see inflated prices. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave u...

Being a single parent makes it hard to focus on retirement, but when your time finally comes, you want to make sure you're on the right track.  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 .

When it comes to your finances, I'm a believer that less really is more. Not only with the number of funds you're using, but also with the number of accounts you have.  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 get that people stress out over their finances, but often it's unnecessary, especially when there's an obvious solution to your problems. 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 .

When it comes to discussing the family finances, things can quickly get ugly. One way to avoid the drama is by having a rock-solid estate plan in place. 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 usually not the biggest cheerleader when it comes to grad school, but does there come a point when it's actually worth 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 .

If you're earning a hefty salary, does it still make sense to consider the Roth 401(k) option? As you'll hear, there's no clear and obvious answer. 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 some extra cash flow available each month, does it make sense to use a 457 plan and pay the taxes later, or pay the taxes now and use a brokerage 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 .

Married couple, making a good living, with zero housing expenses. Where is all the extra cash flow going each month? Good thing Mark asked the question! 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 have a million bucks in retirement accounts yet we're having a hard time coming up with an emergency fund. Any suggestions? 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 .

If you don't have a huge salary, and you know you'll have a pension come retirement, should you also be using a taxable brokerage 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 .

Some retirement plans are just so bad that you're left wondering if there's a better alternative. 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 were so obsessed with paying off debt that we're now wondering if our retirement savings has suffered as a result? 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 wife wants a second home, husband says no way. Which way is Aunt Jill leaning? 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 recently took the plunge and purchased my first home. Now I'm starting to wonder if it was a mistake. Was 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 .

With everyone basically working from home during the pandemic, many people are looking to take the home office deduction. But not everybody qualifies. When is it legit and the right thing to do? 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 we've saved a lot money, I'm feeling a bit worried as my wife prepares to leave the workforce later this year. Will we be 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 .

43-years-old and saving very aggressively for retirement with everything in stocks and not feeling the urge to have any bond allocation. Is it a mistake? 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 .