WSJ Your Money Briefing
WSJ Your Money Briefing
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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.
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Single-Stock ETFs Let Investors Double Down on Certain CompaniesExchange-traded funds that track a single stock entered the U.S. market last week. WSJ markets reporter Karen Langley joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they work and the risks that investors in those ETFs c… -
WSJ Inflation Tracker Helps You Budget for ShoppingA new interactive tool from The Wall Street Journal helps consumers track price changes on thousands of products. WSJ computational journalist Brian Whitton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works.Learn…
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Why Higher Hotel Rates Aren’t Translating to Better ServiceThe average cost of a hotel room in the U.S. is up more than 30% from a year ago. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why customer satisfaction has declined, and whether hotel pr…
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Many Workers Are Enjoying a Summer of Pay IncreasesMore employers are giving out company-wide pay raises and issuing special bonuses to retain workers and help them deal with high inflation. WSJ workplace and management reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whal…
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With Housing So Unaffordable, Do Sellers Still Have the Upper Hand?Record home prices and higher mortgage rates have created the most expensive U.S. housing market in more than 15 years. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that means for…
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IRS Hikes Mileage Deduction to Ease Impact of High Gas PricesIn an unusual midyear move, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for the self-employed to 62.5 cents. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss other ways that self-…
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Should You Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?Mortgage rates above 5% coupled with higher housing prices have caused some prospective homebuyers to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage, instead of a fixed-rate loan, to help reduce costs. WSJ personal-finan…
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Why Checking Your 401(k) Too Often Can Jeopardize Your SavingsRetirement savers might get the urge to peek at their 401(k) balance often during market volatility. But WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why researchers say that could le…
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Inflation Pushes More Americans to Dip Into SavingsAfter building up record levels of savings over the first two years of the pandemic, many Americans are spending down that cash cushion to deal with inflation. WSJ reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R.…
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Stock Market: What to Expect in the Second Half of 2022MJP Wealth Advisors President Brian Vendig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how economic and global events are likely to shape stock-market performance in the last six months of the year.Learn more about your…
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How to Save Money at the Gas PumpChoosing the right credit-card rewards program or making sure your car has gotten the proper maintenance can save drivers as much as 30 cents off the price of a gallon of gas. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J.…
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Need to Call the Airline? Don’t Use the Phone.July 4th weekend travel could be frustrating for many passengers this year. Airlines have been plagued by delays and canceled flights, causing many passengers frustration when they try to reach customer service…
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Inflation Devouring Your Paycheck? Here’s How to Ask for a Raise.Finance and career experts say high inflation and a hot job market make this an ideal time to ask for a raise. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on what workers shou…
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How a $40 Gas Purchase Can Turn into a $175 Hold on Your Credit CardBanks and gas stations are increasing the hold they place on consumers’ credit and debit cards to $175. WSJ reporter Ayse Kelce joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why it’s being done and how consumers can avoid…
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Should You Convert Your IRA Retirement Savings to a Roth IRA?An often overlooked option to stem retirement savings losses is to convert traditional IRA money into a Roth IRA. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the benefits and potential tax…
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Why Gas Money Is the Latest Worker BenefitSome companies are helping employees deal with sky-high gas prices as a way to retain them and encourage a return to the office. WSJ workplace reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen with more.Learn more…
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Why Companies Are Rescinding Job OffersEven though the labor market remains hot, some companies are rescinding job offers after candidates have signed on the dotted line. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Angela Yang, who spoke with several peo…
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Protecting Your Stocks Against a Bear Market - Based on Your AgeThe stock market declines in 2022 have taken their toll on stock portfolios and 401(k)s. WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why bear markets affect investors in d…
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401(k) Plans Offering Pension-Like Benefits to Ensure Steady PaymentsMany retirees mismanage their 401(k) savings once they leave the workforce, resulting in a shortfall of funds. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how more 401(k) providers a…
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Which Stocks Perform Best Amid High Inflation?Although stocks have suffered a series of broad selloffs as inflation continues to climb, history shows certain sectors tend to buck the trend and move higher in times of high inflation. George Mason University…
