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Jill On Money: 18 years later, does my advice hold up?

Schlesinger revisits advice on saving, debt and investing, saying market swings and changing habits have tested what still works.

  • Jill Schlesinger recently revisited financial advice she first provided on April 6, 2009. She reflected on the start of her third career act, evaluating whether her long-standing guidance remains relevant for today's investors.
  • Before entering financial journalism, Schlesinger worked as a commodities trader at the Commodities Exchange in New York. She also owned a financial planning and investment management firm, gaining extensive experience before her third act.
  • Her core financial philosophy emphasizes creating a disciplined plan and avoiding market timing. She advises individuals to pay off credit cards and reduce consumer debt to maintain control of their financial lives.
  • Reviewing past recommendations, Schlesinger confirmed that her foundational strategies remain effective. She maintains that investors should prioritize long-term goals instead of reacting to chaotic market movements or short-term trends.
  • For future analysis, readers can submit questions to her website. Her ongoing commentary continues to prioritize disciplined, long-term strategies and maintaining a diversified portfolio to help individuals navigate complex economic landscapes.
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Jill On Money: 18 years later, does my advice hold up?

On April 6, 2009, I began the third act of my career, this time in financial journalism. (In Act II, I was the owner of a financial planning and investment management firm, and in Act I, I was a commodities…

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