Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy-nominated and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst for CBS News. Jill appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide covering the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign. She translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. She is a weekly guest on NPR’s “Here and Now” and writes the nationally syndicated column “Jill on Money” for Tribune Media Services. Jill’s first book, The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs, was published in February 2019 by Ballantine Books.
Jill won a 2018 Personal Finance Reporting Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)/National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and was the recipient of the 2018 National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), Special Achievement Award, presented for significant contribution to Fee-Only financial planning and helping to educate consumers on the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan.
Jill is the host of the “Jill on Money” podcast and of the nationally syndicated radio show, “Jill on Money,” which won the 2018 Gracie Award for Best National Talk Show. She was named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Influencers of 2015 and Top 10 LinkedIn Voices of 2016. Jill is a frequent speaker on a variety of topics, including macroeconomic, market and demographic trends; workplace issues for women and LGBT employees in financial services; and how to create authentic branding.
Prior to her current role, Jill was Editor-at-Large for CBS MoneyWatch.com, where she was responsible for video and written content and was part of the team that launched the site.
Jill spent 14 years as the co-owner of and Chief Investment Officer for an independent investment advisory firm. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York, following her graduation from Brown University. Jill serves on the board of StoryCorps, a nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, sharing and preserving the stories of our lives.
Handling an Upcoming Inheritance
Does My Retirement Plan Work?
We are looking for your opinions as to whether our plan is financially stable to get us through the early retirement years.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Is There a Benefit to Switching Jobs?
In the right circumstances, job hopping can actually be beneficial for your career and bank account. Today we're discussing how and why.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Taxes and Why I Love Them
We should celebrate our ability to come together, to pool our money, and build something great. If you are successful in America, it's because pervious generations paid their taxes.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Ready to Retire or Have We Overlooked Something?
We are targeting an end of 2027 retirement date, and although we have reviewed everything carefully, we are unsure if we might have overlooked something and don't know it.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Platypus Economics
From world events to everyday decisions, economics explains it all. Platypus Economics makes it clear, useful, and actually fun. Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/PE_JOM
Is the Management Fee for My ETFs Worth It?
I really don't want to manage my own money, so is the fee I'm paying my advisor worth it?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Transition Planning for Rural Folks
Although I'm pretty good with numbers and accounting, the tax stuff confuses me and makes it difficult to figure out what a good financial goal would be.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
How to Fund an Emergency Cash Fund?
With my cash reserves feeling a bit low, what's the best way to replenish them?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.
Did I Make a Mistake With Two Annuities?
Did I make a mistake by purchasing two separate annuities in retirement?
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.