WSJ Your Money Briefing
Dow Jones Audio
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
Gen Z Isn’t Sure About Its Finances. TikTok Could Be to Blame.
5/7/2024
Despite economic data that says Gen Z is doing better financially than generations before, TikTok is showing them mixed messages. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how this can lead to money dysmorphia. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:41
Skipping an Appointment? It Could Cost You.
5/6/2024
More businesses are charging customers fees for missing an appointment or showing up late. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what consumers can do about it. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:10
How to Avoid Turning Your Home Into a Money Pit
5/5/2024
The cost of home repairs and remodeling can add up quickly. In the second installment of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series “Buying a Home and Keeping It," we look at ways to budget for home improvements, including scheduling inspections and hiring the right contractor. Plus, we hear from homeowners who tackled their own home-repair projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:05
What’s News in Markets: Weak Coffee, Advantage Lost, AI Push
5/4/2024
Why did Starbucks’ latest earnings leave a bitter taste for some investors? And how did healthcare turn unhealthy for CVS? Plus, how did artificial intelligence boost Amazon and Apple? 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:00:05:48
Why Many Americans Are Retiring at Age 62, and Not Later
5/3/2024
Many people are optimistic about working beyond retirement age, but according to a new study that feeling fades as they enter their 60s. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:25
Grocery Shopping No Longer Involves Just One Trip to the Supermarket
5/2/2024
As food prices continue to rise, many consumers are dividing up their grocery shopping among numerous stores. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it helps them stay within their budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:46
Why It Pays More Now to Drive Your Car Until the Wheels Fall Off
5/1/2024
Cars are one of few consumer products with a growing lifespan. Last year, U.S. vehicles’ average age hit a record high of 12.5 years. This may be due to higher prices to buy and maintain a car. WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the math behind driving your car until it’s beyond repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:45
Some ‘Senior’ Jobs Only Call For a Few Years of Experience
4/30/2024
No experience? No problem. Some employers are hiring for “senior” roles that require little to no experience. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers speaks with host Ariana Aspuru about how these inflated titles are changing the workforce. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:33
Why It’s Harder to Sell Gold Than to Buy It
4/29/2024
Buying gold bars can be as simple as a trip to Costco, but cashing out your investment will cost you time and in some cases more money. WSJ reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:55
How to Prepare for the Expected and Unexpected Costs of Homeownership
4/28/2024
Buying a Home and Keeping It: Becoming a homeowner is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll take on. In the first episode of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series, we look at the keys to being able to afford a home, including how to find the best mortgage, and preparing for surprise repairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:57
What’s News in Markets: Tesla Shift, Board Games, Big Oil
4/27/2024
What drove auto makers’ stocks? And how did Hasbro play a winning move? Plus, why weren't Chevron’s and Exxon’s billions enough? Host Charley Grant 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:00:04:51
FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes: What It Means for Workers
4/26/2024
The Federal Trade Commission has banned employers from using noncompete agreements to prevent workers from joining rival firms. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss when the rule will take effect and how it could reshape the job market. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:52
Traveling Is Getting More Expensive. So Are Your Bags.
4/25/2024
Travelers need to budget for yet another rising cost – baggage fees. The way some airlines charge for bags has become more complicated and expensive. WSJ reporter Alison Sider joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:46
Even Some Middle Seats on Your Flight Now Come at a Cost
4/24/2024
Airlines are charging more for preferred seating on the plane, even the mediocre spots. So is it worth it to choose your own seat? WSJ travel columnist joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:01
Homeowners Want to Sell, but Not With Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
4/23/2024
After ticking lower over much of the past six months, mortgage rates are back to averaging above 7%. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the impact on sellers as well as housing inventory. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:16
How to Use AI in the Office to Increase Productivity
4/22/2024
Artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, can streamline work by performing tasks such as writing emails and preparing presentations. Wall Street Journal reporter Cordilia James joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know to avoid getting into trouble at work. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:21
What’s News in Markets: High Flier, Revenue Shift, Ticket Trouble
4/20/2024
How did United Airlines' earnings land with investors? And why are subscribers not enough for Netflix? Plus, what troubles 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:00:05:14
Up to $68 Million in Coins Winds Up in the Trash Every Year
4/19/2024
Americans have less use for coins as more businesses accept digital payments. In many cases, those coins are hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Oyin Adedoyin, who visited a waste facility that separates coins from trash, to discuss what people can do with all the change they have around the house. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:23
Where’s My Tax Refund? It Might Be Delayed
4/18/2024
Filing a paper tax return or math errors can delay tax refunds by weeks or even months. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss specific methods for contacting the IRS depending on how long you’ve been waiting for your refund. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:11
Plan Your Funeral Now. Pay for it Later.
4/17/2024
Arranging your funeral now can save your family a lot of work when you die. But paying for it in advance can result in financial stress later. Wall Street Journal reporter Dominique Mosbergen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:50