I know from listening to enough of your episodes that you're not fans of life insurance policies as an investment vehicle. Can you discuss the scenarios where life insurance as an investment vehicle makes sense and where it doesn't and why?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're hoping to call it quits in about five years and start spending a large chunk of time in Italy. Are we on track to make this happen? Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am 48 and my wife is 46 and we're thinking about retirement when our kids are out of the house in six years. Can we do it? Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am 43 years old and I'm wondering if it's too early to do a career change which would likely result in a significant pay drop? Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're finally at a place where we feel we can begin making more secure and significant financial progress, so the question is, where do we begin?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should I contribute to a Roth or Traditional 457? I'm able to max out the annual amount in either and I'm currently splitting it 50/50 between the two.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm in my late 30s and have been a saver since I opened my first bank account in elementary school. However, due to a series of unfortunate events, I found myself barely getting by. Because of this are we now behind the eight ball? Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m planning on having the option to retire in ten years. Whether I call it quits or not will depend on how I feel at the time, but I like the idea of having the option. What should I be doing with extra cash flow between now and then? Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm thinking of transitioning to a new job with more manageable hours, but such a move will likely come with a pay cut. Can we afford to do it?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I think we’re doing pretty okay financially, but I would love some perspective on whether we are we really on track, or if I am deluding myself.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to paying for some home improvements, I'm trying to decide whether to use a HELOC or sell the investments in my brokerage account. What do you think?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a lot of retirement money already saved in pre-tax accounts, at what point should we consider using the Roth options available to us?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm 100% debt-free and have been working my butt off since I was 19 with a plan to retire in the next 10 years at age 44. Am I crazy?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneyPlease leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it worth electing a high-deductible health plan to take advantage of HSA investing, or will the upfront medical expenses with a higher deductible negate any future returns?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneyPlease leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With increasing pressures on our finances, including inflation, I'm starting to feel a bit anxious about our retirement plans. Are we on track?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoneyPlease leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the past couple of years we’ve prioritized retirement by maxing out our 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and family HSA. With a job transition on the horizon, is that still what we should be doing?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I feel like we're in good financial shape but I'm also wondering if we're directing our investments in the best way possible?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a lot of changes in our financial lives, I'm wondering if we need the help of an advisor? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At 40 I left the Border Patrol out of loneliness. With some solid triple net rental income coming in every month, I'm trying to decide if I should go back to my old job. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The call started off with a 403(b) related question but quickly turned into a conversation about real estate and financial priorities. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With some extra cash flow on a regular basis, should I be increasing my 401(k) contributions or investing elsewhere?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm finally paying attention to my finances and would like to know if I'm on track to reach my goals? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Given that we only started focusing on our finances in the last couple of years, are we doing what we should be doing? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Given my situation with VA disability, I wanted to know whether or not I am on the right track to retire by 55?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My wife and I have a small business filming weddings in the summer and we expect it to grow in the coming years, so we're wondering what's the best way to manage the finances going forward?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I was really down in 2021 and 2022 because of the pandemic. On a whim I took a horseback riding lesson and fell in love with it. It has made every aspect of my life better! Now I want to know if I can one day afford a horse in retirement? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last year I went to Paris for my 30th birthday, and I absolutely fell in love with it, and now I want to move there! Can I make this dream a reality? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With some major financial moves on the horizon, I want to make sure we're still on the best financial track. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Given that my wife has type 1 diabetes, and the cost of insulin continues to rise, how should we factor in the cost of healthcare into our retirement planning? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the pandemic I had a bit of a mid-life crisis and I left corporate America, and I now do my side hustle full-time, though I'm wondering if we've fallen behind on retirement as a result? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With an old 401(k) account still with the old employer, is a rollover IRA always the best option?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're only in our 30s, so I'm wondering if the plan I have in mind regarding our retirement strategy is completely nuts?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With my husband working in a new field, and the cash flow feeling pretty good, we're trying to figure out a new budget and how much to save for retirement.Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My husband works for one of the tech giants that recently announced layoffs. My husband's job was not impacted, but given that more layoffs may be coming, we want to make sure we prepare ourselves for any outcome.Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am almost 46 and given that I am the sole provider for our family, I'm starting to freak out when I think about our financial future. Are we on track? Can I retire in 10 years? Can I cut back at work? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am almost 46 and given that I am the sole provider for our family, I'm starting to freak out when I think about our financial future. Are we on track? Can I retire in 10 years? Can I cut back at work? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the best way to finance a much needed home remodeling project? Should we use some of our assets or take out a loan?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even though we more or less know we are on track for retirement and financial independence, we're still wondering what else we should be thinking about that we are not currently doing.Status: Married coupleAge: 30sIncome: About $400k combinedHave a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I joined CBS Mornings Saturday to discuss the key issue of finding a work-life balance, the central theme of my new book, "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life."Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When meeting with my advisor through my company’s retirement plan, I learned that I have a separate after-tax option. Should I be using it? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're in our early 20s and want to buy a house in a few years, so how do we juggle between saving for a down payment and saving for retirement? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a college student in my early 20s, and getting ready to start grad school, how should I be investing some money that I have accumulated? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a new job that's paying me $50k more than I was making, how should I be allocating the newly found cash flow? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been on my goal list to make a big move by the time I turn 30, and this summer feels like the perfect time (for many reasons) to finally take a risk. Can I do it?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we start a new year, what financial goals should we be setting for ourselves? Should we toss more money into the 529 plans? Or open a taxable brokerage account? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With some extra income from a part-time job, where's the best place to be investing that money?Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After finally settling into some more consistent jobs, what should we be doing now to set ourselves up for the future? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a member of the military, I'm facing a couple different bonus options. Which one should I choose? Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.