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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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Why It’s Getting Harder to Find a Safe-Deposit Box

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 personal finance bureau chief Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the disappearing service and where you can store your belongings. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 min
2 DAYS AGO

What Will a Second Trump Presidency Mean for the Auto Industry and Car Buyers?

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 second one. Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Felton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how Trump’s proposals could affect EVs, car prices, battery plants, and consumers. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 min
3 DAYS AGO

A Property Tax Revolt Is Under Way

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 Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how voters in several states approved measures last week that will offer some relief. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
4 DAYS AGO

How to Get the Most Out of Those Stockpiled Credit-Card Points or Miles

Some credit-card companies estimate that cardholders earned more than $34 billion in travel rewards last year – but many people are unsure how to use them. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Jacob Passy joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to turn those points into your next vacation. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min
5 DAYS AGO

The Fed Is Cutting Rates. Why Aren't Mortgage Rates Falling?

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has trended higher since the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in September – and it might keep climbing. Wall Street Journal deputy personal finance bureau chief Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this means for prospective home buyers. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 min
5 DAYS AGO

WSJ’s Take On the Week Is Back

WSJ's Take On the Week brings you the insights and analysis you need to get a leg up on the world of money and investing. Weekly, we cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance. Join The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos and Gunjan Banerji in conversation with the people closest to the hot topics in markets to get incisive analysis on the big trades, key players in finance and business news ahead. The show returns November 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 min
6 DAYS AGO

What’s News in Markets: 'Trump Trade,' Warner Bros. Streaming Win, Hershey Sours

What were the big winners and losers of the so-called Trump trade? And what drove Warner Bros. Discovery to a surprise quarterly profit? Plus, why Hershey cut its guidance. 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
8 NOV

Want to Advance Your Career? Try Reconnecting With Your Old Boss

Starting a conversation with an old colleague or manager could help jump start your career, but contacting someone you haven’t spoken with in years can be awkward. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to break the ice. 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.