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Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger

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Retirement Planning
Financial Planning
Social Security
Investment Strategies
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Pension
Retirement Savings
Retirement
Investments
Roth IRA
Personal Finance
Pensions
Financial Advice
Life Insurance
Financial Advisors
Roth Conversions
Financial Independence
401(k)
Savings

Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money.... more

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It's our annual Memorial Day tradition, as we're once again 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... more

After running a business for many years, I'm exhausted and would like to retire, but can't come to grips with the idea of spending what I've saved.

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With retirement on the horizon after 41 years at the same company, is it better to take the monthly pension or the lump sum?

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Less than half of Americans ages 15 to 34 felt like it was a good time to find a job in 2025, a new Gallup poll shows. We're discussing on the latest episode.

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Recent Guests

Michael Clinton
Author of Longevity Nation; interview subject
Author, Longevity Nation
Episode: Longevity Nation: Changing the Second Half of Our Lives
Kay from California
Caller with questions about Roth vs traditional retirement allocations
Individual listener
Episode: Roth vs. Traditional
Steve from Arizona
Listener with a government pension and financial planning questions
Government employee/retiree track
Episode: Planning Around Our Pensions
Todd from California
Former military service member considering civilian career transition
Former military
Episode: Managing a Career Transition
Julie Sunwoo
President of DAFgiving360
DAFgiving360
Episode: A Holistic Giving Solution for Donors and Advisors
Mark Tolarcio
Guest on this episode discussing retirement and college funding
Episode: Balancing Retirement With Tuition
Suzy Welch
Author, NYU professor, host of Becoming You
Becoming You (podcast); NYU
Episode: Welcome to Becoming You with Suzy Welch
Chieh Huang
Founder of Box (former Boxed CEO) and co-founder of Pelgo; AI/tech entrepreneur
Pelgo; Box (Boxed)
Episode: Career Transitions With the Help of AI
Ed Slott
CPA and expert in IRAs and tax planning
Episode: Why Not a Roth Conversion?

Host

Jill Schlesinger
Host of the show; CFP® and experienced financial commentator known for giving clear, practical guidance.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Great daily podcast

    Thanks for the daily show. Really enjoy the calls, the opinions and the advice. Don’t totally agree with the show’s position on mortgages, the complete love of pensions, and a recent recommendation to borrow from a 401k…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tjenna Skovde
    United States2 months ago
  • Great daily podcast

    Thanks for the daily show. Really enjoy the calls and opinions. Don’t totally agree with the show’s position on mortgages and the complete love of pensions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tjenna Skovde
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    I have learned so much from Jill and Mark. They give thoughtful advice that is easy to absorb. I very much appreciate their dedication and support. I learn something new in almost every show. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summer in Idaho
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s my GO TO financial pod cast

    I’ve been listening since Covid. Great practical easy to understand advice. I was on their show a while back and it really helped settle my mind about retiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat in LB
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show

    Been listening to Jill and Mark since the beginning of Covid. Lots of great advice that I appreciate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMAC Sonoma
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans note the format's usefulness for practical retirement planning and budgeting.
Listeners appreciate the no-nonsense, actionable financial guidance and relatable real-life examples.
Some critiques point to long ads and episodes feeling heavy with callers who have high net worth, affecting relatability for average listeners.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#31
United States/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#114
United States/Business
Apple Podcasts
#228
Canada/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#227
Italy/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#94
China/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#151
Israel/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dialing in Our Retirement Plan
Q: What about your husband's retirement? Is he a Canadian? Do you have cross-border assets that could be rolled into US assets?
Her husband has Canadian retirement accounts and they have cross-border assets; rolling into US assets would require liquidation due to tax and regulatory constraints.
Dialing in Our Retirement Plan
Q: First of all, how old are you and how old is your husband?
Erin is 55 and her husband is 59, both working full time.
I’m 45, Can I Quit My Job?
Q: How old are you and what is your family situation?
Priya is 45, married with two kids aged 11 and 14, and she and her husband earn substantial incomes; she is considering leaving her job but wants to ensure long-term financial stability.
Okay to Retire or Semi-Retire at 55?
Q: Given current spending and assets, what is the minimum you need to survive if you were to retire now or shortly, and how does your health and potential future packages factor in?
Current monthly spending is around $1,800 with net cash and investments ample; planning scenarios consider reducing income to minimize ACA premiums and using safe assets to bridge until pension kicks in or a package/change occurs.
Okay to Retire or Semi-Retire at 55?
Q: What would your pension look like at 55 versus 60, and how would that influence your retirement timing?
At 55, the pension would be about $27,000 per year if started immediately; at 60 it would be higher (around $37,000), and delaying to 60 provides a materially larger annual benefit.

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A practical, listener-driven personal-finance show that mixes caller questions with expert interviews to demystify money topics. Episodes consistently cover retirement planning, real-world budgeting, investment strategies, tax planning, and navigating major life transitions, often with a numbers-forward, how-to approach. Real people share their challenges, from caregiving and job transitions to navigating pensions and savings, while hosts provide clear, actionable guidance and keep complex topics accessible. The format is notably empathetic, with a focus on tailoring advice to individual circumstances, plus occasional sponsor reads and a candid, down-to-earth banter between hosts that adds relatability. This combination makes it especially ... more

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3. Steve from Arizona
4. Todd from California
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