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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.

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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.

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Episodes
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The New GOP Bill Could Make HSAs Even More Accessible

6/5/2025
Health savings accounts cover at least 60 million Americans. Under the tax-and-spending bill’s proposed changes, another 20 million Americans could access these accounts’ tax savings. Host Julia Carpenter talks with tax reporter Laura Saunders about the most important changes in the bill. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:50

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Making Sense of Weight-Loss Drugs’ Cost and Coverage

6/4/2025
GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer in short supply, yet they still can cost more than $1,000 a month out of pocket. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Callum Borchers to dig into why some people pay much more for weight-loss drugs than others. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:06

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Your Favorite Stock Might Be the Biggest Problem With Your Investments

6/3/2025
The market is rebounding, and it is tempting to go all in on a hot company. Wall Street Journal Intelligent Investor columnist Jason Zweig joins host Callum Borchers with a word of caution about big bets. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:18

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Why Condo Sellers’ Pain Can Be Buyers’ Gain

6/2/2025
Condominium owners saddled with rising HOA fees and special assessments are having a hard time selling their properties. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher and recent condo buyer Gordon Miller join host Callum Borchers to discuss how real estate hunters can find bargains. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:11:44

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How Young Entrepreneurs Earn Thousands Selling Clothes Online

6/1/2025
This is a special bonus episode of Your Money Briefing. We’re calling it Keeping it Money, where we'll share personal stories that offer even more insight on your money habits and goals. We’ll take a deep dive into ways that you can make some extra cash. In this episode, host Ariana Aspuru speaks with online resellers who use platforms like Depop, Poshmark and WhatNot to turn items like old clothes into additional income that helps support their lifestyles and even pay down student loans. Tell us what you think of this episode! Send us an email to ymb@wsj.com. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:23

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What’s News in Markets: Temu’s Pressures, Nvidia Delivers, Beautiful E.l.f.

5/31/2025
What drove Temu’s profit down? And why doesn't Nvidia seem to need China to sell? Plus, how E.l.f. Beauty’s stock got a major glow-up. 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:00:05:39

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Millions of People Aren’t Paying Their Student Loans. That’s Everyone’s Problem

5/30/2025
More Americans are falling behind on college debt payments, squeezing their budgets and lowering their credit scores. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Jason Lahart joins host Callum Borchers to explain why student-loan woes could stifle consumer spending and hurt the economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:59

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How an Unsteady Market Is Leading Everyday Investors to Buy and Hold

5/29/2025
April’s stock market swings have tempted everyday investors to rethink how much they’re willing to risk. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Erin Lang joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how some investors are responding and what financial professionals are advising. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:10:12

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AI Shopping Assistants Are Here. Should You Use Them?

5/28/2025
From organizing lists, to comparing products, AI tools have the power to transform how we shop. But without careful handling, these enthusiastic chatbots may nudge you to spend more than you intend. WSJ contributor Alexandra Samuel shares lessons from her own journey down the AI shopping rabbit hole with host Imani Moise. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:12:07

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How to Negotiate a 'Best and Final’ Job Offer

5/27/2025
In a tough labor market, job seekers might be tempted to take what they can get from a job offer, but you could be leaving money, benefits, vacation time and more on the table. Wall Street Journal On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Ariana Aspuru to talk about how to negotiate a better offer. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:59

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What’s News in Markets: iPhone Tariffs, Target Backlash, Ross Stores Trade Woes

5/24/2025
How did Trump’s latest threats hurt Apple? And how did a DEI boycott affect Target’s latest quarter? Plus, why was Ross Stores the latest company to pull its outlook? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Listen: Boycotting Target: A WSJ Podcast Series Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:04:48

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Why the Spring Home Buying Season Is Shaping Up to Be a Disappointment

5/23/2025
The real-estate industry had high expectations going into the spring selling season, but mortgage rates, economic instability, and affordability sidelined prospective buyers – again. Wall Street Journal reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Ariana Aspuru to break down what happened. Further reading: Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:10:14

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How to Break the Buy-and-Replace Trap

5/22/2025
The constant urge to buy the next new thing can drain your wallet. Wall Street Journal contributor Jeff Galak joins host Imani Moise to explain how to break the cycle and save money along the way. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:45

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Is Your Salary Too High for Today’s Job Market?

5/21/2025
Some workers who scored high pay raises or high-paying jobs just a few years ago are now confronting a new economic reality. In today’s cooler job market comparable salary offers have dwindled and many highly paid workers are finding their salaries make them a target for layoffs. WSJ On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss how individuals are navigating this uncertain period. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:21

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Economic Worries Curtail Summer Travel Plans

5/20/2025
Summer travel plans are hitting some turbulence. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss how some families are scaling back or even cancelling their trips. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:32

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Cheap Items Leave Couples Divided in the War Over Household Clutter

5/19/2025
Cheap items bought online are putting couples at odds over what to get rid of and the money being spent. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Derricke Dennis to talk about all the stuff that’s been piling up at home, the financial impact, and how some are resorting to purging the clutter in secret. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:34

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What’s News in Markets: Trade Truce Winners, UnitedHealth Slides, Foot Locker Deal Bounce

5/17/2025
Which companies got a boost from the trade truce between the U.S. and China? And how did UnitedHealth shares respond to a week of bad news? Plus, what was the reaction to news of Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker? 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:00:06:00

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Why Auto Insurance Rates Aren’t Coming Down Any Time Soon

5/16/2025
Auto insurance rates were supposed to be cheaper by now. But instead, Trump’s tariff plans mean these prices are staying put. Heard on the Street writer and WSJ’s Take on the Week co-host Telis Demos joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what consumers can expect to pay going forward. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:58

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What ‘Everyone’s Replaceable’ Means in Today’s Job Market

5/15/2025
Amid economic uncertainty, some companies expect more work and less complaining from employees. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss this shift in the workplace and how employees can survive an ‘everybody’s replaceable’ culture. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:58

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Navigating the Stock Market When Earnings Reports Offer Unclear Guidance

5/14/2025
Trade wars between the Trump administration and other countries have made for uncertainty in the markets, with company earnings reports offering conflicting guidance. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:33