Jill Schlesinger
Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Editor-at-Large for CBS MoneyWatch. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign. Prior to the launch of MoneyWatch in 2009, Jill was the chief investment officer for an independent investment advisory firm. In her infancy, she was an options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York.
Most recent stories
- Will housing propel stocks?
Until more of the nervous investor class throws in the towel and capitulates, the rally likely has room to run even higher
Read More » - The fallacy of financial literacy
Personal finance expert Helaine Olen weighs in on why financial education doesn't work
Read More » - How index and active funds stack up
Although a few "active" fund managers beat their benchmark index for a time, they still many not be worth the money
Read More » - Low expectations for Q1 earnings season
MoneyWatch Week Ahead: Is there enough central bank juice in the punch bowl to absorb weak earnings?
Read More » - Jill on Money: Final Four, Retirement planning
On the radio show, we are tackling financial questions, as bracketology grips the nation!
Read More » - March jobs: A lousy report
The economy created just 88,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate dipped to 7.6 percent
Read More » - Aunt Jill on the 404: Marriage, student loans, tax refunds
Only on the 404 can we cover topics as diverse as marriage equality, divorce, how to manage debt and what to do with a tax refund
Read More » - Half of U.S. women fear becoming "bag ladies"
Although American women as a whole are wealthier than ever, anxiety about their financial prospects remains widespread
Read More » - New highs for stocks: April Fool's!
MoneyWatch Week Ahead: Before celebrating new highs for the Dow and S&P 500, investors need to get real!
Read More » - Jill on Money: Easter, stock market highs
On the radio show, rising stock markets are prompting listeners to reconsider their allocations
Read More » - Economy expands in Q4
The economy ended the year stronger than originally reported -- will it continue?
Read More » - Powerball dilemma: Lump sum or annuity?
The winner of the $338 million jackpot faces a pleasant decision -- take the money all at once or as a stream of payments
Read More » - Housing is back on track
MoneyWatch Week Ahead: Housing will finally start contributing to economic growth, but there's still a long way to go
Read More » - Jill on Money: Paying for financial advice, student loans
On the radio show, we tackle the age-old question: Do I need to pay for financial advice?
Read More » - Retirement confidence sags
Nearly half of Americans surveyed say they have little confidence that they will be able to retire comfortably
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How to choose a financial advisor: 10 questions
If you're having trouble managing your finances, where do you turn? Here are 10 questions to ask before hiring a financial advisor
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