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No jargon, no judgment — MoneyWatch is your no-nonsense guide to taking control of your finances. Join CBS News Business Analyst and Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger and co-host Mark Talercio, CFP as they break down money matters in a way that actually makes sense. Feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions like tackling debt or planning for retirement? You're in the right place! Each ... more

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Recent Guests

Admiral William H. McRaven
Retired U.S. Navy Admiral, author of Make Your Bed
United States Navy / Author
Episode: Make Your Bed Part Two
Dorothy Tucker
CBS Chicago reporter who contributed the elder fraud segment
CBS Chicago
Episode: Protecting Older Adults from Fraud
Adriana Diaz
Anchor, CBS Mornings segment reader
CBS News
Episode: Retirement Plan Bootcamp
Heather Schreiber
Subject matter expert on social security
Unknown from transcript
Episode: A.I. and Your Money
Kelly O'Grady
CBS Mornings anchor
CBS News
Episode: How to Avoid Tax Scams
Tracy Conan
Forensic accountant
Independent/Forensic accounting (as introduced)
Episode: Love and Money
Mike Quincy
Automotive writer and editor at Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
Episode: Best Cars of the Year
Dr. Sharon Melnick
Executive coach and speaker specializing in emotional and behavioral issues in professional environments.
Episode: The Stages of Job Loss Part One
Douglas Boneparth
Certified Financial Planner and author
Bonafide Wealth
Episode: Money Together: An Unstoppable Financial Team

Hosts

Jill Schlesinger
CBS News business analyst, CFP, host of MoneyWatch; co-host of Jill on Money.
Mark Talercio
Co-host and executive producer, CFP; provides financial planning perspective on the show.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Disappointed

    So, you just told your listeners who are over 45 and have been listening to and supporting you for years that you don’t want us. Ok, sounds great.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    dlee101010
    United States9 days ago
  • Advice good and bad

    Good show, will keep listening, like the calls and some of the advice.

    Terrible advice around borrowing from 401k’s…. On a specific call gave rationale that parent plus loans are 9%… didn’t mention if there are penalties from borrowing from retirement… or the loss of future growth… or the tax impact from pulling the money out… how about recommending neither option

    And advice about keeping mortgages… not terrible advice but bad

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tjenna Skovde
    United States3 months ago
  • Information that matters

    Jill and Mark bring relevant information that you can use to help with your financial decisions in daily life, in understandable language. I appreciate the straightforward approach handed out with occasional humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SchnauzerGirl327
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing

    I learn so much from listening to Jill and Mark. Keeps me grounded and sane. Thanks so much. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colombo##
    United Statesa year ago
  • Educational and compassionate

    I’ve learned a ton from Jill and Mark. They take a compassionate and fun approach to a topic that can be difficult to understand. A big thanks to you both for helping more of us become financially literate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie starr
    United Statesa year ago

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Some criticism focuses on occasional marketing segments; generally high engagement.
Guests and topics are seen as credible and useful for everyday decisions.
Audience responds well to live coaching format and real-world examples.
Listeners appreciate practical, no-nonsense money guidance.
Hosts strike a good balance between education and approachability.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#59
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#201
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#164
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#103
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#134
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#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Make Your Bed Part One
Q: What is the value of presenting options to the president during a mission like the bin Laden raid?
Providing a structured set of options with associated risks helps ensure informed decision-making, preserves flexibility, and reduces uncertainty for the leader, while showing preparedness and a clear plan.
Make Your Bed Part Two
Q: How should civilians rise to difficult moments in life?
Dig deep to recognize that resilience is inside everyone; moments of hardship reveal who you are, and you don't need to be a superhero to rise to the occasion—you just need to act with courage and support those around you.
Make Your Bed Part Two
Q: How did your experiences in the military shape your approach to leadership after transitioning to academia?
The core values of teamwork, service, and ethical conduct carried over; leading a large organization as UT system chancellor required applying those same principles, including a commitment to serving others and modeling the behavior you expect from others.
Keep or Surrender Old Insurance Policy?
Q: Are you ready to blow out and pay some taxes or not?
Yes, the hosts acknowledge a tax hit is inevitable when exiting the policy, but argue that the current high complexity and opportunity costs make surrendering the policy a sensible move and redirecting funds into simpler investments.
New Retirement Plan Options
Q: From your previous work life, do you have an old retirement plan?
Chris has traditional TIAA and Ameriprise accounts totaling about $28,000, plus a recent $160,000 inheritance in savings; the hosts discuss rolling these accounts into a single IRA rollover and keeping fees low with index funds.

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Practical money guidance delivered in a calm, no-nonsense tone, focusing on debt, retirement planning, insurance, and everyday budgeting. Hosts Jill Schlesinger and Mark Talercio break down financial concepts into actionable steps, answer real listener questions, and weave in sponsor reads and timely market context. The show emphasizes accessible explanations, real-world coaching, and a supportive, non-judgmental vibe that helps listeners build confidence in their financial decisions. A notable strength is its mix of evergreen fundamentals with timely topics (retirement, caregiving, fraud prevention) and clear, listener-driven formats that accommodate both callers and expert guests when needed.

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