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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 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? Email us at askjill at jillonmoney dot com.
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Using the techniques that have helped cement 250,000+ visit increases for more than 10 of their clients, Siege Media and founder Ross Hudgens dive into the executional nitty gritty of what makes content rank, and how to get content shared. Topics include content marketing, SEO, email outreach, Reddit marketing, and more.
This show is about the amazing stories of world-class multi-millionaire and billionaire founders , how they started and how they succeeded. Founder Stories include the founders of Facebook(Mark), Linked-in(Reid), WhatsApp(Jan), Ben and Jerry Ice creams(the name says it), Instagram(Kevin), Amazon(Jeff), Pandora(Tim), Hershey Chocolates(Milton) and more. You will hear their struggles and seemingly insurmountable problems and how they emerged victoriously, so you too can succeed as a founder.
Have you ever seen a product you love and thought about what goes on in the company behind it? Enjoy surprising conversations with the people in charge of some of America's most interesting businesses.
Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013, the Award Travel 101 Facebook group teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, a community of over 60,000 people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. More than just a recap on award travel news and strategy, the Award Travel 101 Podcast offers a glimpse into the stories and lives of our members.
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Smart Money Podcast: New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage
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Student debt cancellation may be on the horizon. But a new generation of graduates is set to take on another load of burdensome debt. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz talk with NerdWallet data writer Liz Renter about her new report on the debt high school graduates may face — and how they can mitigate it. Then Sean and Liz answer a listener’…
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What Good SEO Consulting Looks Like w/ Tom Critchlow
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Show Notes: 00:12: Welcome back, Tom! 1:01: How to structure a good kickoff meeting 9:03: Separating great kickoff meetings vs. average ones 10:04: How many meetings are too many? 15:20: Report revenue to increase credibility 17:00: How to run meetings effectively 22:22: Is dedicated account management essential? 24:57: Defining the roles on your t…
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Are We Ok to Possibly Retire at 61 or 62?
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After 40 years in the workforce, and two bouts of COVID, we're burned out. Can we retire this year? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…
Before it's too late, how can I help my parents get their financial house in order? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
I feel like I've got a lot going on in a lot of different places. Is it possible I'm over diversified? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…
With the markets tanking, I'm not thrilled about the idea of investing new money. Convince me to stay the course! Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
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How Is the Interest on I Bonds Calculated?
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I gotta tell ya, the questions about I Bonds are pouring in! With one interest to start the year, another rate now kicking in, it can be confusing. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn mor…
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Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan
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Traveling to Japan can be both expensive and intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of our Nerdy Travel Diaries series, NerdWallet travel writer Sam Kemmis shares how he crafted a vacation in Tokyo that included both luxury amenities and cost-saving travel hacks. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotli…
We recently got in touch with an advisor who wants to manage our portfolio for a fee of 1.25%. Should we do it? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…
We have a third of our money in company stock, and I realize that’s way too much, but I also don't want to pay the huge tax bill should we reallocate. What should I do? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelg…
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Financial Worries Keeping Me Awake at Night
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Our financial advisor says we’re all set, we have nothing to worry about, yet I find myself worrying every day. Help!! Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto
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Crypto is coming to 401(k) accounts. Should you add it to your portfolio? And which crypto is the best to invest in right now? In this episode, Liz and Sara discuss how to think about investing in crypto, including how to understand which type will help you reach your financial goals. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd ho…
Ann Mukherjee, Chairwoman & CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, joins us this weekend to discuss her journey to the top, the pandemic's effect on the spirits business, and the surge in canned cocktails. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme m…
Ann Mukherjee, Chairwoman & CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, joins us this weekend to discuss her journey to the top, the pandemic's effect on the spirits business, and the surge in canned cocktails. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme m…
A crazy ride on Wall Street this week with some extreme highs and lows. My advice? Keep calm and keep investing. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…
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Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico
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The Travel Nerds know how to get the most from any trip — whether they’re staying in a luxury hotel on credit card points or finding the best airfare. To kick off this Nerdy Travel Diaries series, NerdWallet travel writer Sally French shares how she saved money on a trip to New Mexico for a weightlifting meet. One tip? Make sure you know where your…
I'm 60 years old, still working, but also pulling money out of my 401(k) which has me wondering if I'll be okay to retire in about seven years? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more ab…
After working at the same company for 30 years, can I call it quits and spend a good chunk of time in Spain? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…
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120: Kayak: Steve Hafner & Paul English - Two men who changed the way people travel forever and became multi-millionaires.
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Paul English wrestled with bipolar disorder, having bouts of depression frequently, yet he teamed up with Steve Hafner and started Kayak. They faced competitors, but they persisted and executed well and finally sold it to Priceline for $1.8 billion dollars and both founders became multi-millionaires. This is the story of how they changed the way pe…
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Can I Accomplish My Goal of Semi-Retirement?
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My goal is to semi-retire by the end of 2024, can I do it? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Leslie Witt: Chief of Product and Design, Headspace
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Mental health is health. Perhaps that seems obvious today, but the fight for awareness and empathy within mental health is decades old, and ongoing. Headspace brings mindfulness and meditation to over 30M users globally and positions mental wellness as a true north for their brand. On this episode of Y in the Valley, Ashish interviews Leslie Witt, …
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Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid
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Shopping at small businesses may offer more benefits than you know, including access to exclusive deals and insider information. To start this episode, Sean and Liz talk about the benefits of shopping at small businesses. Then they answer a listener’s money question about whether switching to a hybrid vehicle is a smart financial move right now. To…
I'm 53 years old and starting to panic when I think about retirement. Will I be okay? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
This weekend the shoe is on the other foot as you get to hear yours truly being interviewed on the The Long View podcast, hosted by Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak. We discuss a variety of topics, including the importance of planning for the worst, smart Social Security claiming strategies, and why employees should be proactive in the current labor ma…
This weekend the shoe is on the other foot as you get to hear yours truly being interviewed on the The Long View podcast, hosted by Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak. We discuss a variety of topics, including the importance of planning for the worst, smart Social Security claiming strategies, and why employees should be proactive in the current labor ma…
Looking into the future, maybe ten years or so down the road, will we be able to retire comfortably and relocate? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod…
We've been saving and saving for retirement, but now I'm wondering how to balance retirement and funding college for our kids. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Delay Social Security and Start Converting?
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Knowing that we've got some serious required minimum distributions on the horizon, should we delay Social Security and starting converting to a Roth? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn m…
Because of the emotions attached to it, I've been kind of ignoring an inherited IRA, but I'm finally ready to take some action. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choi…
We have been working very hard to get ready for college and ultimately retirement. Are we on track? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…
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Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)
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Maxing out a 401(k) is a great step toward saving for retirement, but have you ever thought about front-loading your plan? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk with investing Nerd Alana Benson about the pros, cons and potential pitfalls of front-loading your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Sean and Liz also talk about how to pr…
How should we be looking to juggle saving for retirement as well as the cost the day care? Does one take priority over the other? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad ch…
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Factoring Health Into the Retirement Equation
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Planning for retirement isn't always a straight line, especially when you mix some health factors into the equation. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
Considering the current economic environment, is now actually the time to consider a fixed annuity? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…
Is student loan cancellation the key to liberating those crushed under burdensome debt, or a potentially-ineffective political ploy? In this two-part Nerdy Deep Dive into student loans, Sean and student loans Nerd Anna Helhoski explore how taking on huge amounts of student debt has become the norm in America. They also discuss what’s shifting now i…
Considering that I'm not a complicated client, I'm struggling with the management fees I'm currently paying. What's the solution? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad ch…
With retirement a few years out, what should I be doing now to ensure a smooth transition? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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119: Holiday Inn: Kemmons Wilson - From Dirt-poor to a Multi-Millionaire Hospitality icon.
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Many have heard about the man who revolutionized the lodging industry in the 20th century: Kemmons Wilson — the founder of everyone’s favorite hotel chain, Holiday Inn. But behind this incredible man, there’s an even more incredible story. This is the story of a poor boy who vowed never to be hungry again. Let us check it out.…
Newly retired and only in my 50s, which means I've got plenty of questions! Where should I draw my funds from to support my retirement before Social Security? Should I fire my advisor? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Go…
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Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders
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Wedding season is picking up steam. Are you — and your budget — ready? To kick off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how you can save money attending weddings this year. Then Sean and Liz answer a listener’s question about the risks of going with the mortgage lender your real estate agent recommends. To send the Nerds your money questions, call…
After making some questionable financial moves, we feel like we're out of whack. Can you help get us back on track? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…
This weekend we're joined by former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem, a new podcast that helps listeners understand the problems really smart people are trying to solve right now. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" …
This weekend we're joined by former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem, a new podcast that helps listeners understand the problems really smart people are trying to solve right now. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" …
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Last-Minute Tax Tips and Elon Wants Twitter
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I joined CBS Mornings with some last-minute tax tips ahead of the filing deadline on Monday, April 18. But before doing so, we also chatted about Elon Musk offering to buy 100% of Twitter. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joe…
Here we go, the latest example of me trying to convince somebody why it's not a good idea to be hellbent on paying off the mortgage before retirement. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn …
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Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1
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Student loans are a tool, as well as a dreaded financial reality, for most Americans who attend college. In this two-part Nerdy Deep Dive into student loans, Sean and student loans Nerd Anna Helhoski explore how taking on huge amounts of student debt has become the norm in America. They also discuss what’s shifting now in today’s student debt conve…
Can you help?! I'm 66 and haven't been keeping up with my retirement funds and allocations and really want to reallocate since I am older. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about y…
Can I retire next year at 56 or should I keep working and let my pension grow even bigger? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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Is a Widower on Track for Retirement in Three Years?
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After losing my wife a few years back, I'm beginning to think that it's time to retire and start enjoying life on my terms. Can I do it? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about you…
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3 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options
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With spring in the air, money tasks might be the last thing on your mind. To kick off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about three easy tasks to knock out so you can have your money on track while you go enjoy the warmer weather. Then they answer a listener’s question about different ways to take care of their debt. Some routes can save you time and…