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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.

13 HR AGO

Black Friday: How Some Shoppers Plan to Score the Best Deals

Despite the convenience of online shopping, many people are planning to brave the crowds and spend Black Friday in stores and malls. Wall Street Journal reporter Kate King joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss some of their strategies for finding deals on holiday gifts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 min
1 DAY AGO

Why Some Seniors Are Paying Different Prices for the Same Drug Under Medicare

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 and science reporter Jared S. Hopkins joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why this happens. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
2 DAYS AGO

For Some Unwed Couples, Buying a New Home Comes Before Marriage

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 Census Bureau data. Reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some couples are choosing practicality over tradition. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 min
4 DAYS AGO

What’s News in Markets: Retail Divergence, Alphabet Dives, Gap Glow-Up

Why did investors diverge on retail rivals Target and Walmart? And how did a Justice Department proposal for Google affect Alphabet stock? Plus, what drove the Gap share 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

6 min
5 DAYS AGO

The New Fafsa Is Out. Here's What Students and Families Need to Know.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, has been released for the 2025-26 academic year. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what students and families can expect, after last year’s glitches slowed down the aid process for many students. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 min
6 DAYS AGO

Expense-Report Fraud Appears to Be on the Rise

Fraudulent entries on expense reports cost businesses an estimated 5% of revenue on average, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss unauthorized purchases like an RV and a worker’s monthly mortgage that some employees have tried to get approved. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
20 NOV

Why Paper Checks Are a Gold Mine for Scammers

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 media to promote a low-tech check scheme and post tips for other fraudsters. Wall Street Journal reporters Oyin Adedoyin and Justin Baer join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and what you can do to protect your money. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
19 NOV

How Softer Crypto Regulations Under Trump Could Impact Bitcoin

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 discuss several Trump campaign proposals related to the cryptocurrency, including a potential government stockpile of the virtual coin. 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.