MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger
by CBS News
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 episode, Jill and Mark go back to basics, diving into the financial topics you might be too embarrassed to ask about or stressed to face, offering practical real-world advice to help you build your financial confidence. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Contact Us" button.New episodes drop every Saturday and Sunday because your finances shouldn't wait until Monday!
Episodes
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Getting Rich in American History
It’s time for a history lesson, gang! Personal finance has changed a lot over 300 years of American history, but some beliefs about money and markets may be timeless. On today’s episode, Jill and Mark are breaking format for a special interview with historian and author, Joseph Moore. You won’t...
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How Financially Literate Are You?
Could you pass the AP Personal Finance exam? In today’s episode, Jill, Mark, and special guest AJ Ayers put their financial knowledge to the test with sample exam questions to find out. Plus, how many bank accounts do you need? Let’s break it down. Have a money question? Email us...
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Feeling Behind the Financial Eight Ball
We’ve got a special guest today, gang! AJ Ayers, author of Creative Money: New Financial Rules for Artists, Innovators, and Misfits, joins Jill and Mark to share practical money advice for anyone who feels the financial system wasn’t built for them. You won’t want to miss this episode, or AJ’s...
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Can You Afford a Home Renovation?
Is a $400k tuition bill really worth it for four years of partying? In today’s episode, Jill and Mark break down how to get the most value out of your college degree, and when it might not be worth the price at all. Plus, caller Michael wants to know whether he can realistically afford the home...
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Does My Wife Need to Go Back to Work?
Is the American Dream getting more expensive? Or is Gen Z just more sensitive? Everyone wants to ditch Corporate America for the “content creator” lifestyle these days, but it may not be as easy as it sounds. In today’s episode, Jill and Mark break down the pros and cons of the creator economy…
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Can We Afford to Spend More?
Is the American Dream getting more expensive? Or is Gen Z just more sensitive? In today’s episode, Jill and Mark break down the data to settle the generational debate once and for all: Which generation is actually better off financially? Place your bets! Plus, a TikTok takedown featuring some...
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Preparing to Make a Job Change
In today’s episode, “CBS Mornings" co-host and former NFL player Nate Burleson joins Jill and Mark once again, this time to break down how to avoid workplace-based scams and phishing. Plus, do you really need FIVE streams of income?! Have a money question? Email us...
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What the NFL Taught Nate Burleson About Money
Today, Jill and Mark are breaking format to sit down with "CBS Mornings" co-host and former NFL player, Nate Burleson. Nate talks about his journey from the football field to television, and the financial decisions that shaped his second act. Have a money question? Email us...
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Accumulating $370k on a $95k Salary
Why are Jill and Mark doing a deep-dive on Margaritaville? Well, three years have passed since Jimmy Buffett died, and his family is still fighting over a $275 million estate. In today’s episode, Jill and Mark explain why estate planning is essential, and why you don’t need to be rich to need a...
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Would You Eat a $4 Chicken? Mark Says No Way!
How does Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken manage to defy inflation? In today’s episode, Jill and Mark break down the economics of loss leaders, and debate whether they’re willing to serve a cheaper chicken. Plus, caller George has reached his long-term savings goal at age 37. Can he afford a...
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How to Navigate the Potential A.I. Slowdown
Artificial intelligence is on everyone’s lips these days, but what does it actually mean for your wallet? Jill and Mark are breaking down what you need to know about AI and your portfolio, including how to protect yourself from potential market turmoil. Plus, Jill and Mark help caller Cody…
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Is an Advanced Degree Worth the Cost?
Do you really need an MBA? Well, it depends. In today’s episode, Jill and Mark break down when an advanced degree is actually worth the price tag, and when it might not be. Plus, they help caller Cory navigate a big retirement decision: Should he take the pension and give up some flexibility?…
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Am I Missing Out on Wealth as a Renter?
It’s an age-old question: Should you keep renting, or bite the bullet and buy your home? Today, Jill and Mark try to help caller Alan answer that very question, and the answer may be more complicated than you think! Plus, is anybody hitting the town anymore? As the price of a cocktail rivals the...
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Why a Market Crash Isn’t a Bad Thing
You heard that right: Jill is rooting for a market crash. In today’s episode, Certified Financial Planner Kayla Sabbagh joins Jill and Mark to explain why Jill might be onto something, and how, in some cases, a market crash can be good for your wallet. Plus, Jill and the gang help caller Jessica...
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Should We Sell Our Home to Save Our Business?
Caller Brittany's family business has left her and her husband financially underwater. Jill, Mark, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh help her decide if selling their house is the fresh start she needs, or just a temporary fix. Plus, out-of-office emails: what yours really says about you, and...
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Can We Afford the Cost of Private School?
Should Botox be a line item on your budget? Special guest host and Certified Financial Planner, Kayla Sabbagh, joins Jill and Mark to discuss the rise in cosmetic procedures among young people, and how to manage your face and your finances. Plus, can you guess the price of private school in...
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Does Everyone Have a Side Hustle These Days?
Should you dump the corporate grind for the freedom of a side hustle, or is that itch better left unscratched? In today's episode, Jill, Mark, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh dig into the rise of the gig economy, and maybe even make the case for corporate America. Plus, they chat with Ben,...
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Your Career Questions Answered
It’s a career advice episode! Jill and Mark tackle the big questions: Should you follow a great mentor or stay for a bigger paycheck? When does switching fields make sense? And is owning your own business really better than being an employee? Plus: Jill weighs in on appropriate office attire...
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Is the Wealth Gap Shrinking?
Is the wealth gap really closing in America? Jill and Mark dig into new data suggesting the divide between higher and lower-income Americans may be narrowing. Then, they respond to commenters who took issue with their takedown of Jeremy Grantham’s warning to ditch U.S. stocks and revisit Jill’s...
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Should You Loan Money to Friends?
Jill and Mark reflect on their teenage summer jobs as teen employment hits its lowest level since the summer of 1948. What will become of American adolescence without those formative experiences scooping ice cream and lifeguarding? Then, Katelyn asks how her college-bound oldest son can begin...
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Trump Accounts vs. 529s: What Parents Need to Know
Jill and Mark discuss the rise of “helicopter parenting” in the workplace, why mom and dad need to back off. Then, they help Marie, a caller with a newborn and a toddler, figure out how to start saving for college. They dig into whether Trump Accounts or 529s make more sense, and how to keep…
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The Money Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have
Belle Burden’s bestselling memoir, Strangers, was framed as a cautionary tale about women left financially vulnerable after divorce, but it omitted a crucial detail: her substantial family wealth. Jill and Mark explore why full financial transparency matters, what couples should understand before...
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Her Mom Got a Devastating Diagnosis. Now What?
Jill and Mark discuss the spectacular collapse of the Situational Awareness hedge fund and what it reveals about today's AI-fueled investing boom. They help a caller fighting back tears figure out how to balance three competing priorities: saving for retirement, paying for her children's college,...
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The Dangerous Mindset Holding Gen Z Back
A growing number of young Americans no longer believe that ambition and hard work lead to success. Jill Schlesinger, Mark Talercio, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring Advisors explain why that mindset can become a self-fulfilling prophecy and why believing you have agency over…
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Reality Check: You CAN Afford to Start a Family
Most Gen Z and millennials say the cost of raising a child feels financially out of reach and many don't believe they can start a family within the next five years. Jill offers a reality check: if you want kids, don't let fear stop you. Joined by special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring...
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The Most Ridiculous Finance Influencer Advice Yet?
A 29-year-old who's been out of work for four years says he no longer believes in the American dream, or the stock market. Jill and Mark offer a reality check, a pep talk, and practical advice for getting back on track. Plus: Jill and Mark dismantle the advice of "small business acquisition...
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Why Smart People Fall for Scams
Jill and Mark discuss a $50 million Ponzi scheme that ensnared dozens of investors with promises of big, risk-free returns. Then, they break down the emotional manipulation tactics scammers use to gain your trust and how to protect yourself as AI makes fraud more sophisticated and hard to spot…
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Is the S&P 500 Worth It as an Investment?
Dating has become another casualty of inflation. A new study finds Millennials spend an average of $252 per date and Gen Z spends $205. Meanwhile, half of singles say they’re going on fewer dates or choosing cheaper activities. Plus: A 30-year-old single woman is daunted by the exorbitant cost of...
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HALF of Young Adults Still Live at Home
Half of American adults under 30 are now living with their parents. Is this the new normal, or just a temporary consequence of today’s housing market? Regardless, Jill advises young adults living at home to at least offer to chip in financially. Plus: Mark explains why obsessing over minimizing...
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They Left NYC for a $13,000 House in Italy
Cassandra and her husband made headlines after leaving New York City to buy a home in rural Italy for just $13,000. She breaks down what motivated the move, how she’s adjusted to life in a tiny mountain town, embraced a lower-cost lifestyle, and whether trading the conventional American dream for…
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How to Get the Shopping High Without Spending a Dollar
“Dopamine sites” are on the rise in South Korea, allowing people to simulate the thrill of online shopping or food delivery without spending any actual money. Could this be the fix for compulsive spenders? Plus: Jill helps caller Danielle navigate a financial crossroads: after taking a pay cut to...
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Starter Homes Are a Million Bucks Now
Starter homes now cost a million dollars in many parts of the country, leaving younger generations wondering whether homeownership is still a realistic goal. Jill asks whether buying a house should remain a cornerstone of the American dream, or if the idea itself has become outdated. Plus, caller...
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Don’t Buy a House Together Until You Hear This
Caller Aaron has a family mess on his hands: his cousin bought a house with a girlfriend, they broke up, and now his cousin's credit is still tied to the property while the ex continues living there and refuses to refinance. Jill explains exactly what to do before buying a major asset with…
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Boomer Parents: It’s Time to Cough It Up
Bad news for the people hoping their parents die soon. Americans have been anxiously awaiting the so-called "great wealth transfer," where trillions of dollars are expected to pass down from Baby Boomers to their kids. Plus, caller questions: Toby asks whether sterling silver jewelry is actually…
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TEASER: Can You Afford World Cup Tickets?
The most expensive World Cup in history is in America this summer. Can you afford the ticket? Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger premieres June 30. Have a money question? Email us...
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Introducing: Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
Starting June 30th, CBS News Business Analyst and Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger brings you the money show that answers your questions, makes sense of the headlines, calls out the BS all over your feed, and helps you make smarter financial decisions without losing your mind. New...
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Building Long-Term Wealth With Ben Carlson
Today we're sharing a recent chat with Ben Carlson, author and Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Ben joined us to discuss his recently released book Risk and Reward: How to handle market volatility and build long-term wealth, a modern guide designed to...
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Can We Afford to Buy a New House?
We are constantly looking at new homes but immediately quit when we calculate the new mortgage payment which is usually 3x our current payment. Can we pull the trigger and upgrade our house? Have a money question? Email us...
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Is the S&P 500 a Good Investment?
Here's a recent mailbag segment as we help answer some burning finance questions, from investments to home loans. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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Making the Most of an Inheritance
With an inheritance now part of the equation, I'm wondering if early retirement is a possibility? Have a money question? Email us...
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New Job With Limited Retirement Options Part Two
I recently started a new job and the retirement plan options are quite limited. What's the best path forward? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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New Job With Limited Retirement Options Part One
I recently started a new job and the retirement plan options are quite limited. What's the best path forward? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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MoneyWatch Turns Into Money Moves
A programming announcement regarding the rebranding of MoneyWatch into the Money Moves program. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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Make Your Bed Part Two
In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, 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 the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. A few...
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Make Your Bed Part One
In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, 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 the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. A few...
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Navigating the Gas Price Surge
The average price of gas is now up to $4.55 per gallon, an increase of more than 50% since the war with Iran began. Today we're discussing how the spike is impacting consumer spending. Have a money question? Email us...
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Keep or Surrender Old Insurance Policy?
My mom set me up with some whole life insurance policies when I was 21. Now that I'm in my 30s, should I be ditching them? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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Tips for Caregivers
I joined CBS Saturday Morning with some tips on managing your finances when you're caring for aging family members. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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Mapping My Financial Future
I am 28 years old and I want to get more serious about my money. Am I taking the proper steps? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
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Protecting Older Adults from Fraud
Today we're discussing how families can protect their loved ones from scams and fraud. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to...
About this show
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 episode, Jill and Mark go back to basics, diving into the financial topics you might be too embarrassed to ask about or stressed to face, offering practical real-world advice to help you build your financial confidence. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Contact Us" button.New episodes drop every Saturday and Sunday because your finances shouldn't wait until Monday!
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