20 episodes
WSJ Your Money Briefing The Wall Street Journal
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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.
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The Money Moves to Make Before the Fed Cuts Rates
Two years of higher interest rates haven’t been enough to nudge most Americans to move their cash into higher-yield accounts or other savings vehicles. WSJ personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why it’s not too late to join the easy-money era.
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Your Last Name Could Mean Thousands in Scholarship Money
Need help paying for school? College students can nab scholarships for their height, their duck calling abilities and even their last name. WSJ reporter Melissa Korn joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how some of these scholarships work.
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How a Forgotten Form Led to His Ex Getting His $1 Million Retirement Account
They broke up 35 years ago. He left her his nearly $1 million retirement account. The years-long legal battle that ensued is a cautionary tale. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how this happened and the mistakes to avoid when filling out beneficiary forms.
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The Recession Still Isn’t Here. Is It Ever Coming?
Economists have warned a recession was imminent but it still hasn’t arrived. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how long this economic resilience could last and what threatens it.
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What’s News in Markets: Streaming Price, Spending Slumps, Meme Mania
Why is Spotify hiking its premium price? And how are J.M. Smucker and Lululemon dealing with lower consumer spending? Plus, what’s behind the wild moves of GameStop’s stock? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Why Paying in Cash Could Cost You Extra
More customers are facing a fee when they choose to pay in cash. WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the extra charge could change the way you purchase items like popcorn at the ballpark or merch at a concert.
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