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
How Gen Z Is Shaking Up Office Appropriate Workwear
1/24/2025
As Gen Z enters the office, work wardrobes are out but crop tops, pajama pants and miniskirts are fair game. Wall Street Journal reporter Lane Florsheim joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how online trends like “office siren” and “corpcore” are establishing new, edgier rules for work appropriate attire. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:23
Frequent Fliers Are Fed Up With Loyalty Programs
1/23/2025
Travelers are finding that tougher requirements and reduced perks aren’t enough to keep them tied to airline loyalty programs. Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what travelers need to know about flying as a “free agent.” The WSJ annual airline rankings are out now. See how the top nine carriers performed and which one finished 2024 on top. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:39
Why It’s Tough for Harvard M.B.As to Find Jobs Right Now
1/22/2025
Twenty-three percent of job-seeking Harvard M.B.A.s are still looking for a job three months after leaving campus – an increase of 20% from last year. Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why the latest crop of elite graduates are taking longer to land a gig. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:29
What Happens to Your Mortgage If Your Home is Damaged in a Wildfire
1/21/2025
The wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed thousands of structures across the city. Borrowers whose homes burned down are still on the hook for their mortgage. Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Heeb joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what options homeowners have to help with monthly payments. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:06:50
What’s News in Markets: Banking Boom, Macy’s Troubles, Drugmakers Slide
1/18/2025
What’s driving big banks’ profit gains? And what was the result of the holiday season at Macy’s? Plus, what drove drops in some drugmakers’ shares? 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:00:06:03
Ghost Jobs: Why Fake Job Listings Are Growing
1/17/2025
Jobs that companies post, but don’t intend to fill, may account for as much as one in five jobs advertised online, according to an analysis by Greenhouse. Wall Street Journal careers and work bureau chief Lynn Cook joins host Ariana Aspuru to explain the mystery behind so-called ghost jobs. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:48
Why Your Fancy, New ETF Might Be Too Fancy
1/16/2025
Investors put more than $1 trillion into U.S.-based exchange-traded funds in 2024. But some newer ETFs have become increasingly complex, and what happens inside them can be obscure. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you should know before investing in these fancier ETFs. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:46
Why Looking for a Job This Year Could Be Less Miserable
1/15/2025
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employers plan to add permanent roles in the next six months, according to a survey by staffing and consulting firm Robert Half. Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what kinds of roles are in demand and how scoring your next job could be easier this year. 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
What TikTok Gets Right and Wrong About Travel Hacks
1/14/2025
Social-media sites like TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit are teeming with travel tips that promise a smooth airport experience or last-minute upgrade. But which ones actually work? Wall Street Journal reporter Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the do’s and don’ts of trying viral travel hacks before your next trip. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:27
Here’s What Happens When Your Credit Score Hits 850
1/13/2025
About 1.5% of Americans have a perfect credit score, according to credit reporting firm Experian. But how much weight does an 850 score carry? Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much this grade of financial health really matters and what happens when you reach it. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:59
What’s News in Markets: FuboTV Scores, Vaccine Bets, Insurers Stumble
1/11/2025
What drove FuboTV’s gains? And how are bird-flu worries affecting vaccine makers? Plus, why did insurance shares drop? 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:00:05:37
Why Unemployed Office Workers Are Struggling to Find New Jobs
1/10/2025
According to the Labor Department, it now takes someone six months on average to find a job – roughly a month longer than it did in early 2023. Wall Street Journal reporter Matt Grossman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the labor market, especially for white collar workers, is weaker than it seems. 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
Can Money Buy a Longer Life? Yes – to a Point
1/9/2025
People with high salaries and net worth tend to live longer lives, research shows. And while you can’t add more months to your shopping cart yet, Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to spend money to improve your chances of living longer Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:40
Can Financial-Planning Tools Predict Your Future?
1/8/2025
A new generation of tools allows anyone to play out a range of potential financial scenarios just by plugging in numbers from their portfolio. The Wall Street Journal’s personal finance bureau chief, Jeremy Olshan, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of using these tools to predict your financial future. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:55
Why You’re Paying for Other People’s Stolen Packages
1/7/2025
Some retailers are requiring all customers pay package-protection fees to ease the financial burden of replacing lost or stolen deliveries. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much the fees are, and what they typically cover. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:05
America's Riskiest Borrowers Are Nursing a Financial Hangover
1/6/2025
In 2024, people fell behind on credit card bills and car payments more often than at any point since the Great Recession. Now, they’re hurting. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what borrowers need to know. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:54
What’s News in Markets: Tesla Sales, Drinks Warning, Steel Block
1/4/2025
Why did Tesla hit record sales last quarter but still see vehicle deliveries decline for the year? And how did the U.S. surgeon general’s call for cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks affect beverage stocks? Plus, what’s next for U.S. Steel after President Biden blocked its sale to Nippon Steel? 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:00:05:34
How Young Professionals Can AI-Proof Their Career
1/3/2025
New workers are feeling the pressure of artificial intelligence conceivably eliminating their jobs. So, how can they save their jobs? Wall Street Journal contributor Bob Hagerty joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to take control and AI-proof their career. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:17
How Investing in Commodities Can Be a Hedge Against Uncertainty
1/2/2025
Some investment professionals say that a small allocation of commodities in your portfolio can help diversify your investments and protect against inflation. Wall Street Journal contributor Debbie Carlson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you need to know to start investing in commodities, according to the pros. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:05
Some Homeowners’ Taxes and Insurance Cost More Than Their Mortgage
12/31/2024
In September, 32% of the average single-family mortgage payment went to property taxes and home insurance, the highest rate ever for data going back to 2014, according to Intercontinental Exchange. Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what’s driving up expenses. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:08:51