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.
Prepping for Retirement in a Year
How to Put Extra Cash Flow to Work
With an increase in cash flow on the horizon, how should we be putting it to work when the time comes?
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Financial Steps Before Starting a Family
As we start to think about starting a family, are we taking the right steps to ensure a smooth financial transition?
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Is My Financial Future on Track?
With retirement not too far away, should I be making any financial tweaks over the next few years?
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Mid-Life Financial Check-In
As I do a check-in on my finances, is there anything I should be doing differently or any adjustments that should be made?
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Introducing What We Spend
What We Spend is back for another season of diving into the financial questions you never get to ask. In Season 2 we’ll ask a brand new set of people from across the country and the financial spectrum to open their wallets — and their lives — and share what they make, what they want, and, for one week, what they spend. If you want to be on What We Spend, we’d love to hear from you. Write us at: whatwespendpodcast@gmail.com
Available now: link.pscrb.fm/f0281/WWS_JOM
Navigating the Open Enrollment Process
The benefit selection process is upon us, and today we're discussing some tips for making the most of your open enrollment period.
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Can I Retire From a Demanding Career at 55?
I'm in my late 40s and wondering if I'll be able to accomplish my goal of retiring at 55.
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Will an Upcoming Move Set Us Back Financially?
Will a move from California to the Pacific Northwest set us back financially?
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Can I Retire From My Toxic Job?
I am 53, caught up in a toxic work environment, and would like to know if I can retire early?
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