Trump Accounts vs. 529s: What Parents Need to Know
Jill and Mark discuss the rise of “helicopter parenting” in the workplace, why mom and dad need to back off. Then, they help Marie, a caller with a newborn and a toddler, figure out how to start saving for college. They dig into whether Trump Accounts or 529s make more sense, and how to keep things fair between her children. Plus: Are young people really spending too much money on McDonald’s?Have a money question? Email us here.Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE.
The Money Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have
Belle Burden’s bestselling memoir, Strangers, was framed as a cautionary tale about women left financially vulnerable after divorce, but it omitted a crucial detail: her substantial family wealth.Jill and Mark explore why full financial transparency matters, what couples should understand before signing a prenup, and how to approach essential money conversations before marriage. Plus: they help caller Megan navigate a disagreement with her husband about whether the pair can afford a bigger home.Have a money question? Email us here.Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE.
Her Mom Got a Devastating Diagnosis. Now What?
Jill and Mark discuss the spectacular collapse of the Situational Awareness hedge fund and what it reveals about today's AI-fueled investing boom.They help a caller fighting back tears figure out how to balance three competing priorities: saving for retirement, paying for her children's college, and preparing to care for her mother following the diagnosis of a degenerative illness.Plus: a reaction to billionaire Jeremy Grantham's outrageous advice that investors should ditch U.S. stocks altogether. Have a money question? Email us here.Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE.
The Dangerous Mindset Holding Gen Z Back
A growing number of young Americans no longer believe that ambition and hard work lead to success. Jill Schlesinger, Mark Talercio, and special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring Advisors explain why that mindset can become a self-fulfilling prophecy and why believing you have agency over your future is essential to both your financial success and your mental health.Plus: they respond to a fiery YouTube comment about inheritance, family expectations, and leaving your money to charity.Have a money question? Email us here.Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE.
Reality Check: You CAN Afford to Start a Family
Most Gen Z and millennials say the cost of raising a child feels financially out of reach and many don't believe they can start a family within the next five years.Jill offers a reality check: if you want kids, don't let fear stop you. Joined by special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring Advisors, Jill and Mark explain why raising kids in this economy is more achievable than you think.Plus: 23-year-old Brianna, who still lives with her parents, calls in for guidance.Have a money question? Email us here.Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE.