Jill on Money

Jill on Money is a nationally syndicated radio show and podcast that makes personal finance accessible, engaging, and straightforward—tackling 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. Each week, host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so people can make the most of their money. The show won the Gracie Award for Best National Talk Show in both 2018 and 2021, cementing its reputation as essential listening for anyone looking to navigate today’s complex financial landscape. Whether it’s questions about retirement planning, investment strategy, career decisions, or navigating economic uncertainty, Jill provides clear, personalized advice without trying to sell listeners on a specific lifestyle of money management—meeting everyone where they are.

Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy and Gracie Award-winning business analyst for CBS News who translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. Prior to her second career at CBS, Schlesinger spent 14 years as the co-owner and chief investment officer for an independent investment advisory firm, where she managed over $650 million for individual clients. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York following her graduation from Brown University, bringing real-world financial expertise to every conversation. Beyond the radio show and podcast, Jill is a weekly guest on NPR’s “Here and Now,” writes a nationally syndicated column for Tribune Media Services, and has authored two books: The Great Money Reset (January 2023) and The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money (February 2019). She also won a 2018 Personal Finance Reporting Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association/National Endowment for Financial Education and was named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Influencers of 2015.