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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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Money Moves for the New Year: Gearing Up for Retirement

How can you ensure that you won’t outlast your nest egg in retirement? By making the right investing choices throughout your career. We hear from 60-year-old Colorado resident Daniel Paul, who wants to retire in the next few years, about when to start withdrawing funds, and from which retirement account. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen, who explains how to budget for your retirement lifestyle. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2 DAYS AGO

Money Moves for the New Year: Saving Up for a Big Purchase

How can you put away enough money for a major expenditure, like a car, house or improvements on your current home? It starts with making sure you're financially healthy enough to take it on. We hear from 34-year-old South Dakota resident and small-business owner Sallie Doty. She and her husband have been saving to make long-desired renovations on their house. Plus, host J.R. Whalen is joined by certified financial planner Mark Reyes, who discusses when to start budgeting and how to stay on track to reach your goal. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
4 DAYS AGO

Money Moves for the New Year: How to Level Up Your Career

New year, new job? A raise or promotion could lead to more money in your pocket and possibly more job satisfaction. We’ll hear from Wafa Shafiq, who has applied to more than 250 jobs, about her search. Host J.R. Whalen will be joined by WSJ columnist Callum Borchers and career coach Joyel Crawford to discuss how to navigate the job market, enhance your professional profile and position yourself for new opportunities. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
5 DAYS AGO

Money Moves for the New Year: How to Pay Debt and Boost Your Credit Score

Are you ready to take control of your financial future in 2025? Our new four-part series, “Money Moves for the New Year” will answer your questions about achieving your money goals. In the first episode, we’ll hear from Aqua Richards, who aims to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt and boost her credit score by more than 100 points next year. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal finance reporter Imani Moise and financial planner Stephanie Genkin to discuss what you should know about creating a debt-repayment plan and the pitfalls to avoid. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
21 DEC

What’s News in Markets: Darden’s Discount Boost, KBR Climbs, Buffett’s Picks Gain

How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway’s bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley 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

5 min
20 DEC

Estate Planning Via Text or Video. What Counts as a Will?

Some people are leaving text messages or videos with their wishes as a form of estate planning . By forgoing written word, their beneficiaries may not be entitled to their assets. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why estate law is still rooted to ink on paper. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
19 DEC

Planning a Trip to Europe Next Year? You’ll Need to Register Online First

Starting in 2025, new travel requirements will add an extra step and small fee for people visiting the U.K. and over two dozen other countries. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you need to know 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

8 min
18 DEC

Some People Are Putting Their Fitness Achievements on Their Resumes

Runners are humble bragging about their athletic achievements on their resume to stand out among piles of applications. What do recruiters say about it? Wall Street Journal contributor Caitlin Carlson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what job-seekers need to know before jumping on this trend. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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.