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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 anyo...

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How to Spend What We’ve Saved?

Even though we have more money than we'll probably ever need, I'm still having a hard time spending down some of the accounts. Can you help?...

16:19Jun 26, 2026

Making the Most of an Early Inheritance

My parents have offered to give me a big chunk of cash, but I'm not sure I agree with them on how it should be used. Have a money question?...

10:58Jun 25, 2026

Can I Change Jobs and Still Hit My Goals?

Can I downshift my career (work less, make less) and still hit my goal of retiring by 60? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

15:01Jun 23, 2026

Burnt Out After 42 Years in Corporate America

I'm 62, and after 42 years in the workforce, I'm wondering if I can comfortably retire? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

16:15Jun 22, 2026

Help With Mom’s Asset Allocation

My mom is 75 and I'm helping her navigate her finances. Am I making the right moves? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

16:13Jun 19, 2026

Why Use Bonds?

You always talk about bonds being part of a portfolio and I have stayed away from them the past five years but decided to add a small amount...

15:21Jun 18, 2026

Can I Make a Career Change at 57?

I work in entertainment and it's a bit unsteady at the moment, up and down, and really stressful. I want to change careers and get out of th...

14:58Jun 17, 2026

Can I Take My Pension and Run?

We have saved over the past 30 years, live frugally, and I am hoping I can retire in July 2027, or possibly sooner. Have a money question? E...

14:01Jun 16, 2026

How to Fund a Renovation?

Should I drop my retirement contribution rate to 15% and save to build a garage or should I continue to contribute 24% and finance the build...

17:47Jun 15, 2026

Does My Early Retirement Plan Work?

Does my retirement plan work as is or should I be looking to buy a deferred income annuity? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

19:32Jun 12, 2026

Where to Save in 30s and 40s?

Besides maxing out our workplace retirement accounts, we are looking for some guidance on whether to focus our savings in mainly pre or post...

21:48Jun 11, 2026

Investment Philosophy

How many stocks and ETFs should a person hold in a single account? Our new advisor has each of our accounts held in more than 20 different f...

11:02Jun 10, 2026

Can I Retire in Four Years at 60?

I am 56 and have a very stressful job that is having negative impacts on my mental and physical health. Can I retire early or reset to a les...

14:51Jun 9, 2026

Are We Okay to Start Withdrawals?

With my husband now out of work on disability, are we okay to start pulling money from his 401(k)? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

24:02Jun 8, 2026

Risk and Reward With Ben Carlson

Today we're sharing a recent chat with ⁠⁠ Ben Carlson⁠⁠ , author and Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Managemen...

32:05Jun 5, 2026

In Our 60s and Considering Retirement

My husband and I are considering retirement and we would like guidance on whether it's financially feasible. Have a money question? Email us...

20:48Jun 4, 2026

Roth or Not?

With two high salaries, does it make sense to start Roth contributions now, or wait until we retire to do conversions? Have a money question...

14:31Jun 3, 2026

Is Early Retirement an Option for Me?

With the goal of having more control over my time, I'm considering early retirement. Do the numbers work? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠...

13:43Jun 2, 2026