Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

More than 1.5 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total jobless claims to over 44 million in the last 12 weeks. Yes, weekly job losses continue despite a big gain in May. And yes, the rollercoaster on Wall Street is just as bumpy as it was a few months ago. To help try and demystify the current state of the economy, we're joined today by Mark Spindel , one of my oldest...

You believe you're financially secure, and pretty much have all your financial ducks in a row, so what should the next financial step be? 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 .

Should I rent or should I buy? Definitely one of the most common questions we get. Also one of the easiest to answer, especially as the person in question gets older :) 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 admittedly know nothing about the real estate market, yet you want to start investing in it. Is this a good idea? If so, what's the best way to do it? 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's funny how when everything is rosy, people don't feel like they're taking too much risk. Then you have what we just went through the last few months, and it makes you re-evaluate things. 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 .

Have you learned anything about your investments these last few months? Maybe that you're too conservative? Or that you're too risky and probably need to peel back some of the risk? 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 such a tumultuous first half of the year on Wall Street, we thought it was a good time to check in with Michael Goodman , president of Wealthstream Advisors in New York City. We cover a variety of topics, including possible opportunities that arise when markets are bouncing all over the place. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill...

With such a tumultuous first half of the year on Wall Street, we thought it was a good time to check in with Michael Goodman , president of Wealthstream Advisors in New York City. We cover a variety of topics, including possible opportunities that arise when markets are bouncing all over the place. Have a money question? Email me here . Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts . "Jill...

Sometimes people think I dislike the use of target date funds, but that's not true. If you're using them, all good. I just want you guys to understand that they're often times more expensive and more risky than you realize. 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 the market bouncing all over the place in the first half of 2020, this could be the year when it makes sense to front load some of your annual contributions. 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 .

I realize it's not the sexiest of investments, but I'm a firm believer in using bonds as part of your overall portfolio. Still, that's not enough for some people, and they continue to ask, "why should I be using bonds?" 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 the chaos on Wall Street was hot and heavy back in March, a lot of people jumped out. Now the million dollar question is how to jump back in? 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 .

Layoffs, furloughs, cuts in pay, no more matches in retirement plans, it's all on the table as we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. What about state pension plans? Will those be impacted? 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're 30 years old and want to make sure you're utilizing the best retirement vehicle to plan for your future. What do you do? You email the Jill on Money show! 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 know we like to keep things pretty simple here in the Jill on Money universe, that's why you don't often hear us talk about options trading. Is it doable? Yes! Does that mean you should do it? Well, that depends. 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's not all gloom and doom these days. In fact, some lucky ones are just starting out on the investing path, and I'm more than happy to help them get started. 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's the better option, a lump sum payment or a lifetime annuity? Well, the answer depends on a variety of circumstances, such as the company, your health, etc. 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 .

Not only are millions of employees being laid off and furloughed, but many are also being offered early retirement packages. If that's you, should you jump at the offer? 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 all of us working from home, are there any deductions we should be looking out for when tax season rolls around next spring? I've been waiting for that question to hit the inbox :) 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 .

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. Bill was the man who identified the body when it was flown back to Af...

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. Bill was the man who identified the body when it was flown back to Af...

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. Bill was the man who identified the body when it was flown back to Af...

Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) or Index Fund? Very similar, yet very different. 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 .

Few personal finance to-dos are more vexing than estate planning. But in this pandemic crisis, no other issue is more important. The need is immediate and pressing for front-line health care workers and first responders, but also necessary for everyone else. 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,...

How to navigate your personal finances during the coronavirus crisis? I joined CBS This Morning with the important things to keep in mind if you’re receiving unemployment checks and the financial priorities for those still working. 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 .