Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

What is a donor-advised fund and should I consider using one when it comes to making my charitable contributions? I say that's a big fat yes as it's a simple and tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Drowning in cash sounds like a good problem to have, especially when you really have no use or need for the money. Is there a better alternative? Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Do you need long-term care insurance? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, as each case depends on your unique situation. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Graduating with student loan debt is never really ideal, but two things can help. One, it's not a terrible amount, and two, you have a good head on your shoulders. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

What better gift to give than that of financial literacy? I can't think of a better feeling than to set somebody off, especially somebody young, on the right financial path. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

This weekend on the podcast we're joined by consultant and best-selling author, Debbie Epstein Henry , who joins the show to talk about her new podcast, Inspiration Loves Company . Inspiration. Engagement. Impact. That’s the essence of the podcast. It’s about doing better and being better at life, work and everything in-between.   Episodes (featuring yours truly!) will explore issues around women,...

This weekend on the podcast we're joined by consultant and best-selling author, Debbie Epstein Henry , who joins the show to talk about her new podcast, Inspiration Loves Company . Inspiration. Engagement. Impact. That’s the essence of the podcast. It’s about doing better and being better at life, work and everything in-between.   Episodes (featuring yours truly!) will explore issues around women,...

You guys know I'm a big fan of consolidation when it comes to your various retirement accounts, but what about when it comes to your advisor? Is there a reason why you should be working with more than one? Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Life is hard enough, and it only gets harder when you find yourself divorced and having to start over, especially when you're not sure which financial moves you should be making. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

The bad news is that you've been laid off. The good news is that you've done an amazing job of saving for retirement. So now the question becomes which account should you be tapping first to get you through this period? Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

With Election Day right around the corner, there could be some changes coming that impact how your investments are handled. Should you be looking to make changes beforehand? Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

You guys know I'm a total fan of doing Roth conversions. However, if you have an existing IRA that is already funded, the process could get tricky due to the pro-rata rule. Thankfully, there are some workarounds. Have a money question? Email me here . 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 money and personal finance, I like to think I know a thing or two. But when it comes to technology and gadgets, I turn to Jeff Bakalar , Editor at Large at CNET.  It’s a good arrangement: When Jeff has a personal finance question, he knows who to call. And when I need help purchasing a new phone or want to understand what lies ahead on the tech landscape, Jeff returns the favor. T...

When it comes to money and personal finance, I like to think I know a thing or two. But when it comes to technology and gadgets, I turn to Jeff Bakalar , Editor at Large at CNET.  It’s a good arrangement: When Jeff has a personal finance question, he knows who to call. And when I need help purchasing a new phone or want to understand what lies ahead on the tech landscape, Jeff returns the favor. T...

Are we on track to retire in three years? A very common question, and one that's hard to answer definitively, but having a couple million bucks in various accounts will certainly help! Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

It seems like there's a zillion different options for those looking to get in on the investing game, and regardless of which path you choose, the key is to do it in the cheapest way possible. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

When major firms like Vanguard, Schwab, Fidelity, etc, are basically charging zero fees, how on earth are they making money? Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

The financial services industry can be very hard to understand, especially when it's full of jargon, so if you ever need help making sense of what's what, I'm more than happy to help! Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

How near-historic low mortgage rates, fewer homes for sale and bidding wars are driving the housing market during the pandemic. If you're renting, should you be looking to buy? Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream join the show this weekend to talk about the role businesses play in social activism. Also hear how the duo, who met in 7th grade gym class, went on to create the iconic company with no business or ice cream making experience 42 year ago. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Po...

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream join the show this weekend to talk about the role businesses play in social activism. Also hear how the duo, who met in 7th grade gym class, went on to create the iconic company with no business or ice cream making experience 42 year ago. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Po...

In sticking with the theme from yesterday, today we're answering nothing but real estate related questions. There's so many we could probably do a few episodes on the housing market alone! Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

How near-historic low mortgage rates, fewer homes for sale and bidding wars are driving the housing market during the pandemic. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how homebuyers can navigate the process. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .

Okay, this may go down as the worst advice given in 2020! An emailer was told by his "advisor" that they should be "hiding" their assets inside an annuity so they'll be able to qualify for financial aid. Folks, sometimes you can't make it up. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman...

You guys know I'm all about saving for retirement, but not to the point where you're driving yourself crazy in the process. You've got to have a little (or a lot) of fun along the way. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com .