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.
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@WSJPodcasts
Language:
English
Contact:
1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 212-416-2000
Email:
podcast@wsj.com
Episodes
What’s News in Markets: Wrong AI, Troubled Retailers, Trump Volatility
6/1/2024
How did Salesforce drag down the Dow, and how did Google search miss the point? And what separated Kohl’s and Gap’s performance? Plus, how did Trump’s social-media company do after his felony conviction? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:41
How Consumers Are Saving Money Building Their Own Streaming Bundles
5/31/2024
Streaming companies are offering more bundled services to retain cost-conscious viewers. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how many viewers have found ways to save money by creating their own bundles. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:55
Can Money Buy Happiness? Not as Much as You Think
5/30/2024
Research has shown that while more money can lead to more happiness, the choices it affords you are more significant than what money can buy. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:05
Why Living ‘Happily Ever After’ Hits Different for Gen Z
5/29/2024
For many in Gen Z, the path to accumulating wealth and achieving financial security differs significantly from previous generations. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Gunjan Banerji spoke with Vivian Tu, CEO of Your Rich BFF, at this month’s Future of Everything festival. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:16
Why a $50,000 Salary Is Critical for Public-University Graduates
5/28/2024
New research from Strada Education Foundation shows that public-university graduates need to earn at least $50,000 a year in their first decade off-campus to make their degree worthwhile. Wall Street Journal reporter Alyssa Lukpat joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:42
What’s News in Markets: Dimon’s Day, Target Missed, Ticket Lawsuit
5/25/2024
What did CEO Jamie Dimon mean about the price of JPMorgan’s stock? And what is Target doing about its sales? Plus, why is the DOJ going after Live Nation? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:00
The U.S. Dollar Is Giving Some Travelers More Spending Power
5/24/2024
The U.S. dollar is at its highest value against foreign currencies since 2002. WSJ reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why that has caused some travelers to book trips to Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:59
Is 5-to-9 the New 9-to-5?
5/23/2024
To get a jump on the workday and their co-workers, many professionals are putting in four hours of work before the standard eight-hour time shift. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:29
How a Financial Therapist Can Ease Your Money Worries
5/22/2024
Americans hoping to break bad habits and improve the way they feel about money are booking sessions with financial therapists. Wall Street Journal contributor Joann S. Lublin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:43
Loans From Relatives Can Get Awkward. There’s an App for That.
5/21/2024
Cash-strapped family members who want to ask relatives for a loan can use apps and websites that can help manage payment schedules and reduce costs. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:38
Getting a Refund From Airlines Will Be Easier Under New Rules
5/20/2024
New government rules, which take effect in October, will simplify the process of being refunded for canceled or delayed flights. Wall Street Journal “Carry On” columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:05
What if You Can No Longer Live in Your Home? You Have Options
5/19/2024
After buying your home, sustaining homeownership can be financially overwhelming as renovations and ongoing maintenance, on top of monthly mortgage payments, put pressure on personal finances. In the final installment of Your Money Briefing’s series “Buying a Home and Keeping It,” we look at resources available to homeowners and pitfalls to avoid. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:50
What’s News in Markets: Dow 40K, Meme Stocks, Walmart Growing
5/18/2024
How did website-design platform Squarespace’s stock make big moves? And are we trading GameStop like it’s 2021? Plus, how is Walmart planning its future? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:04:41
The Rising Cost of Making New Friends
5/17/2024
Many Americans are spending as much as 80% of their discretionary funds on socializing and making new friends, as the cost of dining and attending events often outpaces the rate of inflation. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:55
Retirees Face Decline in Financial Wealth Due to Inflation
5/16/2024
Inflation over the past two years has caused retirees as well as Americans several years away from retiring to take bigger withdrawals from their savings. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new study that focused on how inflation has harmed older households. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:22
Splitting the Bill: The Apps and Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Conversations
5/15/2024
Drinks or a meal out with a group of friends can become an uncomfortable situation when the bill comes. Wall Street Journal personal-technology editor Shara Tibken joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the apps available to simplify the process of dividing up costs. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:28
As Beef Prices Rise, Americans Turn to Chicken
5/14/2024
Many consumers have traded down to cheaper grocery alternatives, including chicken, as their share of income spent on food is at a three-decade high. Wall Street Journal reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the more attractive price of chicken, relative to beef, may not last. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:59
Why You’re Paying More Than List Price So Often
5/13/2024
More businesses are separating fees and extra charges from the listed cost of goods. WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they’re doing it and how it’s affecting consumers’ shopping habits. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:15
How to Tackle Your Home’s Timeline of Big Expenses
5/12/2024
In addition to repairs and renovations, dealing with the lifespans of your home’s large appliances will take large bites out of your finances. In the third installment of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series “Buying a Home and Keeping It,” we look at ways to budget for the maintenance of your home. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:17:37
What’s News in Markets: Pixie Dust, BBQ Essentials, Uber Lyft-ed
5/11/2024
Can streaming bring some magic back to Disney? And why is Tyson looking for the beef? Plus, how did Lyft manage to beat Uber? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:23