Jill Schlesinger

Should I Ditch Bonds for Cash?

Because I'm concerned about bond yields, I moved my $1.3 million bond allocation to cash. Good move or did I make a mistake?

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State of the Economy Part One

Believe it or not, we're basically halfway through 2021, which means it's time for a little "State of the Economy" with our favorite numbers cruncher and overall badass, Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously voted to keep short-term interest rates unchanged and the pace of asset purchases at $120 billion per month. The statement following the June meeting was much more upbeat about the progress of vaccinations and the economy.

The bottom line is that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell tried to reassure the public and financial markets that the Fed will not allow inflation to get out of control. The Fed’s own forecast, or “dot plot” as it is called, showed a substantial move up in the timing of rate hikes. The problem for financial markets is that inflation and rate hikes are always unwelcome.

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Attacking Student Loans

Graduating with student loan debt is never really ideal, but two things can help. One, it's not a terrible amount, and two, you have a good head on your shoulders.

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Coronavirus: Buying a Car Part Two

Times are tough for millions during the coronavirus pandemic, but for those with the financial wherewithal, it may be the perfect time to buy a new car.

Low-interest and zero-percent financing deals abound, along with cash-back offers and attractive lease terms. Not to mention that many car manufacturers are pushing deferred payment plans that can delay the first payment on a new car for as many as two or three months.

To help us break it down, we're joined by good friend of the pod, Mike Quincy, Automotive Specialist at Consumer Reports.

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Coronavirus: Money Talk with Parents

As if dealing with the coronavirus situation isn't enough, try mixing in an awkward conversation with the parents (one of whom is terminally ill) who are struggling to manage their own finances.

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CBS This Morning: Avoiding Common Money Mistakes

On average, college students who graduated in 2018 owe more than $29,000 in loans. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to loo...

On average, college students who graduated in 2018 owe more than $29,000 in loans. I joined CBS This Morning to look at some of the most costly mistakes people make with their finances and what people can do to shrink student debt faster.

CBS This Morning: Rough Week on Wall Street

Your 401(k) may be taking a hit this week after another sell-off in the markets. The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P each lost more than 1.5% of their value Wednesday, the second straight day of losses. President Trump placed the blame on his political foes, and "impeachment nonsense." I joined CBS This Morning to discuss what's really behind the drop.

What to Do With Extra Money

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You've got some extra money in the bank so what should you do with it? Pay down the student loans? Pay down the mortgage? Or invest it in a brokerage account? That's the scenario with Mike from Illinois on the latest bonus call.

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Mixed Jobs Report Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Case

Mixed Jobs Report Bolsters Fed Rate Cut Case

The August report bolsters the case for another quarter-point interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve meets on September 17-18. Officials will cite the slowdown in job growth and softening manufacturing data, but will also likely reiterate that the economy remains on solid footing overall.

Applied Empathy

Our latest guest, Michael Ventura, entrepreneur and CEO of award-winning strategy and design practice Sub Rosa, shares how empathy, the ability to see the world through someone else’s eyes, could be what your business needs to innovate, connect, and grow.

Having built his career working with iconic brands and institutions such as General Electric, Google, Nike, and Warby Parker, Ventura offers entrepreneurs and executives a way forward with his recently released book, Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership.

Applied Empathy presents real strategies, based on Sub Rosa’s design work and the popular class Ventura and his team have taught at Princeton University, on how to make lasting connections and evolve your business internally as well as externally.

For leaders of all levels, this book lays the foundation to establish a diverse, inventive, and driven team that can meet the challenges of today’s ever-evolving marketplace. If you want to connect to the people you work with and for, you first have to understand them.

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