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. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Conta ...
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Discover the Why Not Mint Money podcast for financial success. From savvy money-making strategies to expert tips on maximizing your savings, we've got you covered. Join us on this journey to unlock your financial potential. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT smartcast.
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With new episodes every Monday & Thursday Jeff shares his 16 years worth of knowledge in accumulating wealth, the mortgage industry, mastering sales, as well as his passion for golf! Jeff also brings on industry titans as guests to peel back their success secrets. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! It helps us grow and reach more people. Jeff Smith - Tiger Home Loans Call Us: 480.909.4000 Email Us: [email protected] Tiger Home Loans NMLS: 2425582 NMLS: 413643 - Equal Housing ...
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Given the crazy housing market, will I ever be able to afford a piece of real estate? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Do We Have Enough To Retire at My Age 59.5?
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23:29My calculations tell me we're okay, but now I'm wondering if we can retire even earlier than originally planned? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I hate feeling stupid and don't want to be the dope that is too lazy to take an interest in how my money is managed. What's our next step? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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What's the best way to manage four different annuities, plus Social Security, during my retirement years? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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The calculators tell me I'm okay for retirement, are they correct? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Mon…
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With Roth conversions permitted within my workplace retirement plan, what's the best way to handle the taxes? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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With two pension choices to choose from, which one makes the most sense given our situation? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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As we approach retirement age, are the finances where they should be at this stage of our lives? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Is it a good move to ditch my target date fund and instead invest a bit more aggressively? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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How much extra money can we afford to spend on "fun" things, such as travel and hobbies? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill…
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When I retire next year, I'll have various retirement accounts, should I look to consolidate them? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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With different pension options to choose from, we're not sure which one to pick for my husband. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jil…
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Am I in a good position to scale back at work and pursue my next endeavor and live a bit more? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on…
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I know I’ve saved (what for me) seems like a ton of money but I'm not sure how to transition to not having a steady paycheck. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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We think we are on track with our savings and want to figure out how and when we decide to sell our house and move somewhere else. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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While my job is good, lamentably, the relationship with my boss is not. My position is due for renewal later this year and I'm fairly certain it will not be renewed. Have a money question? Email us here…
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My Planner Is Suggesting I Buy an Annuity
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17:35A financial planner is suggesting I purchase an annuity as a "private pension." Is this product necessary in my situation? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Today we're joined by Nick Maggiulli, Chief Operating Officer for Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC, to discuss his recently released book, The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life. The book is not a get-rich-quick scheme or a one-size-fits-all solution to your money problems. It’s a new philosophy for thin…
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Should I absorb the annuity surrender charges and reinvest the money into my current investment, which is earning 9% compounded quarterly? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I would feel horrible losing a large portion of a recent inheritance, so I want to be careful, but I also want to maximize its earnings potential. What are my options? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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When it comes to finances, I generally take the path of least resistance. Do I need to take a more active role or can I continue to coast? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I would like to get some feedback on my plan and check if I am on the right path or if I should be making some tweaks along the way. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I am 61 and my husband is 59. We've been discussing my retiring next year and he would retire two years later when he is 62. Is this doable? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Are we in a good spot for me to step away from my job and retire (age 58) at end of the year? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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My husband still worries and is afraid to spend money. What can I tell him to help him see that things are fine and we can afford to have a little fun? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I have met with a third financial advisor (a fiduciary) and I'm still not convinced I need a planner. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill …
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Need to Find Peace and Get Some Time Back
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21:32What I’ve earned, I’ve put towards many other expenses and am now wanting to pause and see how I am doing. Am I on track to find peace and get some time back? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I don't hate my job but I can see the end in sight and would like to know if I'm close to being able to retire and spend $10k per month. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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When I look at the numbers with a life expectancy of 90, it seems like I can finally retire with a conservative withdrawal rate. Are the numbers right? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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As I navigate my single life (no children) as I enter my mid-50s, should I be considering a long-term care policy? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Should we switch all of our retirement accounts to traditional from Roth to reduce income and qualify for all the tax deduction we are eligible for? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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We've started working with a financial planning firm, and part of the strategy requires the use of annuities, is this the best approach? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on…
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I’m 60 years old and plan to work until 67, at which point I would like to call it quits. Am I on track to make this happen? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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I just changed jobs and I'm not sure what to do with my 401(k) from my previous employer as the new employer does not offer a retirement plan. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on…
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After 34 years of working for the government I took an early retirement offer, am I good to never work again? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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With the new Trump Accounts now in the mix, is a 529 plan still the best account for college expenses? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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After having a lot of fun in my 20s and 30s, then getting serious in my 40s, how far behind am I for retirement? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Need a Better Plan to Retire in Three Years
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19:33I’ve interviewed CFP providers but have chickened out when it came time to sign the documents and pay a fee, but retirement is closer than ever, and I need a better plan to retire in three years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Given that my cost of living is very low, can I retire in a few years at 59? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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I have a one time opportunity to use my 457 pre-tax deferred compensation funds to purchase an annuity offered by Washington State to former employees. Is there any downside? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I could really use your help, as we've been worrying ourselves sick thinking about what our options are and where we sit financially. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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After being retired for a few years, I am terrified thinking about the future and can't help but worry that we'll lose everything we own. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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I recently retired after working in tech for 27 years but now I'm struggling with the transition and how to think about this new phase for the next 30-40 years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LI…
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My daughter is very upset with an early inheritance she received. How should I proceed? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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I am retiring in June of 2026 after 30 years in the Navy. There will be some kind of reset, but before I embark, are we on track for the next phase? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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How Mutual Funds Help You Keep More of Your Returns
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17:38In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Neil Borate is joined by Mr. Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Asset Management, to unpack a smarter way to manage your idle cash. While savings accounts and FDs offer safety, they often fall short on returns and tax efficiency. Ganesh breaks down how liquid and overnight mutual funds prese…
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Can I retire at age 59, which is the very last day of this year, or should I keep going for another year or so? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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We're in our 30s, have about $300k saved with a nice pension on the horizon, but we don't own any real estate. Is that holding us back? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Since it's the 4th of July, we're re-airing an interview we did with Ken Langone, the legendary financier, who helped take a bunch of companies public before co-founding Home Depot. He joined us seven years ago to talk about his book, I Love Capitalism!: An American Story, but really it was just a fascinating conversation with a guy who grew up in …
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