Don’t Buy a House Together Until You Hear This
From Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger by CBS News
July 2, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
Jill Schlesinger discusses the complexities of buying a house with someone you're not married to and the new student loan landscape effective July 1, 2026.
Caller Aaron has a family mess on his hands: his cousin bought a house with a girlfriend, they broke up, and now his cousin's credit is still tied to the property while the ex continues living there and refuses to refinance. Jill explains exactly what to do before buying a major asset with someone you're not married to. Plus: Jill breaks down the new student loan landscape effective July 1, 2026, how parents and prospective students should navigate the new rules, and why taking on debt for college may not be worth it anymore. Have a money question? Email us here. Subscribe to the Money Moves YouTube channel HERE .
People in this episode
Host: Jill Schlesinger
Topics covered
- real estate
- student loans
- financial advice
- debt management
- buying a house
Keywords
- buying a house
- student loans
- financial advice
- debt
- real estate
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