Jill Schlesinger

Jill On Money: Six financial lessons from six months of COVID-19

September 17, 2020 at 9:02 p.m.

It's been six months since the financial fallout from coronavirus infected the U.S. economy. During this time, I have heard from thousands of you, some who are still struggling with...

Making sense of the May jobs report

June 10, 2020 at 8:20 p.m.

In a startling reversal, the Labor Department reported that the economy added 2.5 million jobs in May, versus the 8 million drop in payrolls that was expected. The report may...

Retirement accounts reach record highs

February 21, 2020 at 8:59 p.m.

Retirement accounts hit record highs in Q4 2019, according to Fidelity. The average 401(k) and IRA balance was up 17% annually to $112,300 and $115,400, respectively. And there are a...

Good reasons to consider refinancing now

January 27, 2020 at 8:13 p.m.

A year ago, the Federal Reserve, economists and realtors were bracing for higher mortgage interest rates for 2019. The rationale was simple: The economy was growing and, as a result,...

Why are so many living paycheck to paycheck?

January 21, 2020 at 10:56 p.m.

The labor market finished 2019 with a solid showing. The economy added 145,000 jobs, making December the 111th straight month of job gains, the longest stretch in 80 years of...

Charitable giving the smart way

December 16, 2019 at 4:21 p.m.

December is the most popular month for charitable gifts. Before you start the process, consider these six important steps. Confirm that the charity is legitimate and financially sound Earlier this...

The end of the year is a great time to think about money

November 22, 2019 at 5:16 p.m.

It's the most wonderful time of the year — time to make money-saving and headache-preventing moves before we roll into 2020. 1. Think about April now: Use the IRS's withholding...

Make informed decisions during open enrollment

November 5, 2019 at 10:12 p.m.

It's that time of year when you are confronted by open enrollment nudges from your employer. To make informed decisions, you will need to spend some time and consider any...

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Plan options for self-employed people

October 3, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

I am often asked about the best retirement plans out there for the self-employed. There are a lot of choices and depending on your circumstances, one may be more appropriate...

When a Roth retirement account makes sense

October 3, 2019 at 8:00 p.m.

As more employers incorporate Roth options into work-based retirement accounts, many of you have written to ask which one is preferable. As always, the answer depends on your situation. The...

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