Jill Schlesinger
Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is an Emmy-nominated business analyst for CBS News. Jill appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide, covering the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign. She translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. She is a frequent guest on American Public Media’s “Marketplace Money” and on various CNN programs. Jill is also the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, “Jill on Money“, which airs in more than 80 markets. Prior to her current role, she was editor-at-large for CBSMoneyWatch.com, where in addition to being a part of the team that launched the site, she also was responsible for video and written content.
Before she jumped the shark into the world of media, Jill spent 14 years as co-owner and chief investment officer for an independent investment advisory firm. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York, following her graduation from Brown University.
Jill Schlesinger Samples
Father's Day wisdom
I recently emailed my father and godfather to ask for some paternal financial advice for this Father's Day column - these two guys spent their careers on Wall Street.
An uphill battle for Generation X
When the stock market began to crater in 2008, an 85-year-old client said to me, "I'm not worried about me -- I don't have a job to lose, and most of money is in bonds and CDs.
Mailbag: Inheritance, long-term care and tapping retirement savings
Every few months, I like to use this space to empty out the inbox and answer some reader questions.
Retirement reconsidered
When it comes to retirement, most Americans aged 45 and older say that peace of mind is seven times more important than accumulating wealth.
Retirement reconsidered
When it comes to retirement, most Americans aged 45 and older say that peace of mind is seven times more important than accumulating wealth.
Stock market highs: Should you buy?
The Dow passes 15,000! Recently, Warren Buffett predicted that stocks will go "far higher" in the long run, so, for those with 10 or 20 years to go before they need their money, investing in a diversified portfolio that includes stocks makes sense.
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