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: Disney Shines, Cleveland-Cliffs Slides, Boeing Climbs
5/10/2025
Why did Disney’s Middle East expansion wow investors? And how is steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs slowing down its operations? Plus, how did Boeing benefit from the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:26
Auto Lenders and Tariffs Are Setting Some Car Shoppers Back
5/9/2025
Demand for cars is on the rise — but auto lenders are tightening standards and rejecting potential borrowers. Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what frustrated car shoppers can do to beat the expected tariff-related price increases. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:28
A 529 Plan Isn’t the Only Way to Save for College
5/8/2025
The 529 plan isn’t your only option for funding your child’s education. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about the pros and cons to alternative college savings vehicles. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:35
How Rich Millennials Created a New Path to Wealth
5/7/2025
In the past, Americans built wealth via traditionally high-paying professions. But these days, millennials are carving out their own paths to financial security. Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Pinsker joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss how new industries and jobs are helping some — and leaving others lagging behind. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:03
The Remarkable Resilience of the U.S. Economy
5/6/2025
Amid changing tariff policies and the threat of a trade war, the American economy is proving its resilience. Wall Street Journal reporter Jeanne Whalen joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss how the economy is faring, and what could happen in the coming months. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:47
Not Sure What’s Next For Your Career? Ask AI
5/5/2025
AI tools from companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn and Google claim to help frustrated job hunters with career pivots. Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what these tools get right— and what still needs tweaking. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:01
What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s China Rival, Tariff Tech Effect, McDonald’s Slips
5/3/2025
How do a Chinese company’s AI chip efforts affect Nvidia? And what’s the trade-war takeaway from this week’s tech earnings? Plus, how is economic uncertainty affecting McDonald’s customers? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:50
Why More CEOs Are Leaving Their Jobs
5/2/2025
CEOs are leaving in record numbers— but some lower-level managers s ay they don’t want the headache that comes with the job. Wall Street Journal reporter Callum Borchers joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what happens when companies can’t fill the C-suite. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:49
Will You Hire Me? College Graduates Confront a Tougher Job Market
5/1/2025
Employers are pulling back on hiring just as the class of 2025 polish off their degrees. That’s leaving a lot of soon-to-be-graduates floundering for a job. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Janna Herron to discuss how these 20-somethings are navigating a crowded job market. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:31
Consumers Are Fed Up and Tipping Less. Are You?
4/30/2025
Americans are done with the many tipping requests they’re encountering every day and are taking matters into their own hands. Wall Street Journal reporter Heather Haddon joins host Janna Herron to share how some diners are pushing back and saving money. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:56
What It Means When Silver and Gold Are Gaining Popularity Again
4/29/2025
When the economy is in flux, some investors return to a tried and true protection against market chaos: gold. Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Back joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about the gold rally—and what it means for silver. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:08
This Family Went All in on Roth Savings. Should You?
4/28/2025
One way to minimize taxes on your retirement withdrawals is by contributing that money in Roth accounts. That’s what Paul Ross and his wife did with all of their savings and they’re not looking back. Ross and Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling join host Janna Herron to break down this unconventional strategy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:31
What’s News in Markets: Capital One Gains, Consumer Conglomerate Woes, Alphabet Earnings Shine
4/26/2025
Why did Capital One’s merger news please investors? And how are tariffs worrying consumer conglomerates like Procter & Gamble? Plus, how Google parent Alphabet’s financials are holding up–for now. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:54
They Let You Go, and Now They Want You Back. What Should You Do?
4/25/2025
Some workers are getting a surprising offer from the company that recently laid them off: a chance to come back. Should they accept it? Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers joins host Janna Herron to parse through the pros and cons of boomeranging back to an employer. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:57
How You Can Get Around Trump’s Tariffs When Traveling Abroad
4/24/2025
One way to avoid paying President Trump’s tariffs on imports is to buy those items when vacationing overseas. But there are many rules to navigate to be successful. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins host Janna Herron to explain the ins and outs of sidestepping those duties. 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
How Young Women Are Recession-Proofing Their Lives
4/23/2025
According to Google, searches in the U.S. for “press on nails” and “blonde to brunette hair” are up more than 10% since February. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara sits down with host Ariana Aspuru to talk about why women are scaling back and what it could mean for the economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:20
Why a New Generation of Workers Is Choosing to Join the Family Business
4/22/2025
For some young workers struggling to get their foot in the door, the answer is to finally take up mom or dad’s offer to join the family business. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe tells host Ariana Aspuru how they’re making it work. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:24
Your Packed Lunch Could Cost More Than You Think
4/21/2025
More workers are bringing lunch from home than they have in years. It can save you money, but it might also be hurting the economy. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray Smith tells host Ariana Aspuru about the pros and cons of packing lunch. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:53
What’s News in Markets: Lilly Surges, UnitedHealth Plummets, Netflix Aims for $1 Trillion
4/19/2025
Why did news from a weight-loss drug pill trial boost Eli Lilly? And how are costs in the Medicare business affecting UnitedHealth? Plus, what ambitious goals has Netflix set for itself? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:05:13
Why More Americans Are Sitting on Cash Piles Instead of ‘Buying the Dip’
4/18/2025
With an ongoing trade war and a volatile stock market, some cautious investors are opting to keep their cash on hand. Wall Street Journal reporter Krystal Hur joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the cash investments gaining traction. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:39