Biography

 

Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, is the Emmy Award and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst for CBS News, where she translates complicated business and economic news into understandable, relatable topics for everyday viewers and listeners. She covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, on the “Jill on Money” podcast, radio (including her nationally syndicated show, “Jill on Money”, which won the 2018 and 2021 Gracie Award for Best National Talk Show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” Jill also won a 2018 Personal Finance Reporting Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)/National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE).

Prior to her second career at CBS, Jill spent 14 years as the co-owner and Chief Investment Officer for an independent investment advisory firm. She began her career as a self-employed options trader on the Commodities Exchange of New York, following her graduation from Brown University. Jill’s second book, The Great Money Reset was published in January 2023 by St. Martins Press and her first book, The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money, was published in February 2019 by Ballantine Books.

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Videos

Mastering Your Financial and Leadership Skills with Jill Schlesinger

Macy's, Kohl's, Gap to furlough thousands of workers as pandemic worsens

U.S. sees worst unemployment numbers in over 50 years

Senate coronavirus relief bill is "a lifeline" for struggling Americans

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Speech TopicsExpand each topic to learn more

Global Economics/Employment Trends/Financial Markets

A discussion on how big picture trends impact every business and how to make sense of the headlines to educate and motivate your organization.

Power and Influence: Personal Brand and Communication

A discussion on how to communicate effectively, the importance of one’s personal brand and other ways to become more successful.

Authentic Women: Navigating Your Career While Being True to Yourself

An exploration of the choices successful women make every day and how to expand influence and power as the corporate pyramid narrows.

Take Charge of Your Finances

This topic addresses the core concepts in managing your own money, uncovering the emotional aspects to money and explaining why most financial plans fail and how to build an actionable and sound financial plan.

Booksby Jill Schlesinger

The Great Money Reset

The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs

Blog Posts

Audience Engagement Through Laughter Works Better Than Any Agenda

Audience engagement transforms when humor creates connection. Learn from Scott Bloom how laughter turns passive attendees into active participants at events.

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Crisis Leadership That Holds When Everything Falls Apart: Lessons from Inside the White House Bunker with Robert J. Darling

Robert J. Darling shares crisis leadership frameworks and strategies for leading through chaos from his experience inside the President's bunker on 9/11.

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Why Veterans Teach the Leadership Skills Your Team Needs Most

Veterans Day reminds us that commitment means showing up for others—discover how veteran speakers teach steadiness, trust, and service.

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How to Find Happiness by Loving the Process (And Not the Prize)

Discover how Olympic legend Apolo Ohno found happiness by prioritizing purpose over prizes and loving the journey more than the destination.

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Energy Management Strategies with Erin King

Energy management expert Erin King discusses balancing energy in this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, sharing strategies for peak performance.

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Why Top Event Planners Build Loyalty Loops (And You Should Too)

Build unwavering client loyalty through trust, engagement, and emotional connection—turning first-time buyers into forever advocates.

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