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.
257 episodes transcribedStock markets have hit a series of new highs in 2024, but a disproportionate number of young men are betting heavily on more unpredictable assets. Wal...
Some young workers and women are ditching business casual and ushering in an office necktie renaissance. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist...
In the battle against porch pirates, online shoppers can now buy insurance to protect their purchases. Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise joins...
In an era of tighter company budgets and efficiency, performance improvement plans, or PIPs are on the rise. Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Weber...
The IRS applies similar rules for gains or losses from cryptocurrency as it does for stocks. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebel...
The cost of car repairs and maintenance has risen 28% in the past three years, according to the Labor Department. Wall Street Journal personal finance...
While a final will and testament directs the passing down of your assets after you’ve died, a living will spells out the medical care you want if you’...
To save time, money, and family squabbles after you die, it helps to have an updated and detailed estate plan. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl...
Despite the convenience of online shopping, many people are planning to brave the crowds and spend Black Friday in stores and malls. Wall Street Journ...
The price Medicare pays for a single medicine can range by thousands of dollars, even for people enrolled in the same plan. Wall Street Journal health...
The number of unmarried couples who bought a house before they got married has risen by almost 50% from 10 years ago, according to a WSJ analysis of C...
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, has been released for the 2025-26 academic year. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin jo...
Fraudulent entries on expense reports cost businesses an estimated 5% of revenue on average, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners...
Check fraud rose nearly 400% in the U.S. last year, according to a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network report. And scammers are now using social medi...
Bitcoin has added nearly $500 billion to its total value since Election Day. Wall Street Journal columnist James Mackintosh joins host J.R. Whalen to...
In her final appearance as WSJ’s “Work & Life” columnist, Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the biggest takeaways she’s learned from...
For YMB listeners, here’s a special presentation of WSJ’s Take On the Week: Co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, He...
Bank customers are now struggling to find a spot to put their valuables since fewer banks are offering safe-deposit boxes. Wall Street Journal deputy...
During his first presidential term, Donald Trump took a special interest in the auto industry – and he’s signaled that he has more in store in his sec...
Property taxes in the U.S. rose nearly 7% in 2023, the largest increase in the last five years, according to property data firm Attom. WSJ reporter Wi...
