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
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
Why Hospitals Now Require Patients to Prepay for Treatment
5/10/2024
More hospitals and surgery centers are calling for patients to pay their full deductible before treatment begins. Wall Street Journal reporter Melanie Evans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions you should ask as well as financial aid programs available. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:19
Gen Z Is Falling Deeper Into Debt
5/9/2024
Americans in their early 20s are saddled with more credit-card debt than people their age in previous generations. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they accumulated so much debt, and ways to pay it off. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:59
Why Some People Still Can't Find Work in a Strong Job Market
5/8/2024
Millions of positions remain unfilled, and yet qualified candidates say they’re being passed over and can’t land a job. 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:00:09:35
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