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
It May Be Time to Rethink Your Perfect Career Plan
9/29/2023
Many people envision an employment path with clearly defined steps up the career ladder. Wall Street Journal “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why being open to detours and unexpected obstacles can be a key to getting ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:02
Your Student Loan Payments Could Be Cut in Half Under New Program
9/28/2023
A new income-based, college-loan repayment program could significantly reduce borrowers’ loan balances. WSJ reporters Julia Carpenter and Gabriel T. Rubin join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the “SAVE” program works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:13
How to Avoid Burnout in a 60-Year Career
9/27/2023
Younger workers who might be forced to work through their 70s or later before retiring might find the strategy of taking periodic career breaks could help them avoid burning out. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers, as well as the head of a career re-entry program, who will discuss how workers should plan their career breaks, and how they can overcome challenges they’ll face when returning to the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:08
Is Your Boss Monitoring Your In-Office Attendance?
9/26/2023
More companies are reviewing data showing when workers swiped their ID badges to enter the office, and how long they stayed. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss penalties some employees face who are not adhering to return-to-office policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:42
How to Get a 3% Mortgage Rate in a 7% World
9/25/2023
Assumable loans allow home sellers to transfer the more attractive rate they secured in the past to buyers. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how they work, as well as the pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:52
Why an Office Friday Just Isn’t the Vibe Anymore
9/22/2023
In the post-Covid workplace, where many companies have taken exhaustive steps to create hybrid work schedules, employers and workers are still at odds over how to approach Fridays. WSJ contributor Alexandra Samuel joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the effect it has on business and morale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:58
How to Borrow Money and Avoid Higher Interest Rates
9/21/2023
Consumers who are wary of current high interest rates have several options allowing them to borrow at lower-interest levels. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:23
How to Save Enough to Retire After a 60-Year Career
9/20/2023
People currently in their 20s are likely facing a 60-year career because of longevity and rising living costs. In the second episode of our series, we explore the importance of beginning the retirement-saving process early, and how accounts like a 401(k) and an IRA can help people maximize their saving efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:46
When a Sale Price Isn’t a Discount: How Deceptive Pricing Tricks Shoppers
9/19/2023
Several retailers have been sued for posting sale prices on items that aren’t actually discounted prices. WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the process works, and what consumers can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:10
UAW Strike: How Car Buyers Could Be Affected
9/18/2023
Walkouts by United Auto Workers at several GM, Ford and Stellantis factories come as the auto industry was beginning to stabilize following the pandemic. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how consumers shopping for cars, new or used, are likely to be impacted by the strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:40
Why You Might Get ‘Feedforward’ From Your Boss Instead of Feedback
9/15/2023
More companies are phasing out feedback that bosses give workers, and replacing it with “feedforward.” Wall Street Journal reporter Alexandra Bruell joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the difference, and why companies feel the change is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:12
The Money Date: Couples Making Financial Plans Over Candlelit Dinners
9/14/2023
More couples are choosing to have conversations about their financial goals on “money dates.” WSJ reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits of mixing romance and finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:41
Are You Prepared for a 60-Year Career?
9/13/2023
As Americans live longer, healthier lives, the traditional 40-year career will become a thing of the past. Our three-part series explores how to navigate a longer career and what it could mean for the future of work and your finances. This first episode examines what exactly a 60-year career might entail and how you can start mentally preparing yourself for one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:15
Renters Face Additional Fees on Top of Record-High Rent
9/12/2023
Many landlords are adding fees to monthly rent that they charge tenants. WSJ reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the reasons behind the fees and how some tenants are fighting back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:15
How to Take Advantage of High Interest Rates to Reach Financial Goals
9/11/2023
Rising interest rates create opportunities for consumers to accelerate growth on their money to save for things like cars, vacations and emergency funds. WSJ reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways consumers with varying levels of extra cash on hand can use higher rates to their advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:05
Health-Insurance Costs to Rise 6.5% or More Next Year
9/8/2023
The cost of health insurance is expected to rise by the largest amount in years. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why costs are rising, and who’ll pay more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:41
Salary Plays a Big Role in WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Rankings
9/7/2023
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 rankings measure several higher-education categories including graduation rates, students’ salaries after graduation, and the length of time it takes someone to pay off the full cost of attendance. Host J.R. Whalen speaks with WSJ’s Chastity Pratt, Harry Carr and Tom Corrigan about the findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:35
Your Student Loans Are Due Next Month. Are You Ready?
9/6/2023
Interest on student loans began accruing on Sept. 1 and payments are due next month. WSJ’s Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how borrowers should prepare to resume making payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:07:34
Why Your Phone Carrier Wants to Connect to Your Bank Account
9/5/2023
Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are asking customers to move their monthly bill payments from their credit cards to their bank accounts. WSJ personal-technology editor Shara Tibken joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the carriers want the change, the privacy concerns that have been raised about it and the financial trade-offs to consider before you make the switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:25
Quiet Cutting: Workers Are Being Reassigned Instead of Let Go
9/1/2023
As some companies restructure their workforces, many are reassigning employees to new positions rather than letting them go. WSJ’s Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how that can end up putting employees into positions that don’t fit their career path or expertise, and what workers can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:14