Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

Factors to consider when thinking about a new job.

Listener questions about an inheritance and student loans

Is there ever a perfect time to sell real estate? Is there such a thing as trying to time the market? That's the conversation on the latest bonus call with Gretchen from North Carolina. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Better Off" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman....

There's a massive freight train bearing down on the average American investor, and it's coming in the form of higher taxes.

Discussing whether or not it make sense to do a Roth IRA conversion.

It’s always a treat when we have a real Wall Street legend in the studio, and that’s the case on the latest episode as we chat with Howard Marks, author of Mastering the Market Cycle: Getting the Odds on Your Side. As co-chairman and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks oversees a leading investment firm responsible for over $120 billion in assets. We all know markets rise and fa...

Trying to decide between owning a condo or a house.

Year-end financial planning tips with two CFPs from Wealthstream Advisors.

You started a new job but still have a 401(k) with the old employer. What should you do with it? Roll it into the new plan? Leave it where it is? Roll it into a rollover IRA? That's what we're discussing on the latest bonus call with Molly. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Bette...

The holiday shopping season is upon us, which means it's time to discuss some apps that could help you save money.

How to find a solid financial advisor who will always put your needs first.

When I think of Thanksgiving there’s a few things that immediately come to mind. Stuffing my face with endless amounts of food. Maybe drinking copious amounts of wine. Putting on a good movie just as the food coma is about to set in. And of course, the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season. I’m admittedly not the biggest fan of holiday shopping. That said, I realize it’s a necessary evil...

Who doesn't want to retire earlier than expected? Unfortunately, the reality is that most of us can't. Is our latest bonus caller Mark one of the lucky ones? Press play to find out! Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Better Off" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com....

You guys know I’m a sucker for chatting with a rockstar economist, especially when it’s a woman! We did it earlier this year with Linda Yueh, and this week we’re doing it again with Diane Swonk. Diane is one of the most respected macroeconomists, who maintains a unique perspective on the inner workings of Main Street as well as Wall Street. She is an expert on the economics of the labor market, mo...

You're saving and saving and saving for retirement. Most of it is in stocks...but what about bonds? Do you need them and what's the best way to start mixing them in? That's what we chatted about with Dee from Seattle on the latest bonus call. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Bet...

This year we’ve had some pretty impressive CEOs and entrepreneurs on the show. It continues today with Reid Hoffman. If you don’t know the name, you definitely know some of the products he was behind. How about PayPal or LinkedIn? Today we’re joined by Hoffman and Chris Yeh, co-authors of the new book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies. What entrepreneu...

Unless you're only going to work for one employer, which is exceedingly unlikely, chances are you're going to have some old retirement plans out there. What should you do with them? Leave where they are? Roll into the new plan? Consolidate? That's the question from Lisa in New Jersey on the latest bonus call. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love fe...

If you’re a regular listener, you know this show is not political in nature. We leave that stuff to the so-called experts. But since next Tuesday is Election Day, we thought we’d talk a little politics with rockstar author and repeat guest, Michael Lewis. A prolific writer, it’s highly likely that you’ve probably picked up at least one of his books, including Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Sho...

Michael in Illinois is considering a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract. What are the pros and cons he should keep in mind when it comes to a QLAC? That's the discussion on the latest bonus call. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Better Off" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www....

Michael Jackson, Prince, Aretha Franklin…these three amazing and wildly successful musicians did not have a will. How could that be, you ask? Don’t they have agents, lawyers and accountants? Didn’t they know at some point they were going to die? “That’s irresponsible,” you say, but welcome to the real world, where even famous people can’t seem to get their acts together to address this difficult t...

You just sold a piece of real estate and walked away with 75 grand. What should you do with it? Is paying down another mortgage the best option? That's the question from John in Houston on the latest BONUS call. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Better Off" theme music is by Joel...

October marks the beginning of the college financial aid application season. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the FAFSA, became available for the 2018-2019 school year on October 1. Having the college talk with your kids can certainly be a tricky and complicated situation. To help you guys out, we’re joined by bestselling author and financial literacy advocate,...

By now you probably know that I consider myself a passive investor. That said, is there ever a time when it makes sense to be an active investor so you can squeeze out a greater percentage on that return? That's the question from Ben in Indiana on the latest BONUS call. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or re...

I love real estate, and I know I’m not alone because we’re constantly getting questions from you guys about mortgages, the housing market, interest rates, etc. Maybe some of you like real estate so much that you’re fans of the Bravo television show, Million Dollar Listing New York. Today we’re joined by Ryan Serhant, one of three real estate agents featured on the hit show, who’s out with his firs...

It's one thing to have a retirement plan in place, but once it's established, you need to tweak and modify it as the years go by, hence the need for regular financial checkups. That's the case today with Jeff who first called me five years ago. Have a money question? Email me here. “Better Off” is sponsored by Betterment. We love feedback so please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "B...