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WSJ Your Money Briefing

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 a Terrible Time to Spend Money from 2023-11-17T08:01

With rising prices and high interest rates, right now is a bad time to spend money. WSJ personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to explain what this means for holiday shopp...

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Why Shoppers Could Soon See Higher Fees for Credit-Card Purchases from 2022-03-10T08:00

Visa and Mastercard plan to raise the fees they charge merchants every time consumers pay with a credit card. WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain what that could mean...

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'As We Work': A New WSJ Podcast About Work and Careers Today from 2022-03-08T08:00

Veteran personal-finance journalist Tess Vigeland is host of the new Wall Street Journal podcast As We Work. She joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the new show will explore the changing dynamic...

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How to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Savings from 2022-03-07T08:00

Beyond everyday expenses, rising inflation is putting the squeeze on long-term savings such as IRA and 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen with ...

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Summer Intern Candidates Facing Bidding Wars from 2022-03-04T08:00

In-demand college students seeking summer internships are reneging on offers as companies swoop in to offer better deals. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by Georgia Tech senior Najaah Chambliss, who wal...

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How to Cut Digital Subscription Costs and Still Watch Your Shows from 2022-03-03T08:00

Costs for streaming services and digital platforms are going up like nearly everything else. WSJ personal-technology columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on trimming your monthl...

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These Workers Are Quitting Because They Don't Have Enough Work from 2022-03-01T08:00

While many workers have left their jobs for better pay and more flexibility, many hourly employees have quit because they aren't being scheduled to work as many hours as they would like. WSJ report...

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How to Invest With Certainty in an Uncertain World from 2022-02-28T08:00

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to wild swings in stock markets as many big investors shuffle their holdings. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig,...

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Want to Retire Early? Watch These Financial Risks. from 2022-02-24T08:00

Many Americans whose portfolios rose significantly during the pandemic have chosen to retire early. The WSJ's Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what financial advisers say early retir...

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Why Companies Are Reviewing Pay Raises More Than Once a Year from 2022-02-23T10:30

As the competition for workers continues, many companies are finding that conducting annual salary reviews isn't enough. WSJ workplace reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to explain what m...

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Jumpstarting Your Career After Age 50 from 2022-02-22T11:00

Job candidates over age 50 can face hurdles that younger workers don’t have to worry about, despite having decades of experience. WSJ reporter Ray Smith joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss how some m...

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Why Some Used Cars Are Actually Gaining in Value from 2022-02-18T08:00

Prices for used cars are up as much as 40% from a year ago, undoing years of depreciation on some models and leaving some car owners with vehicles worth more now than when they bought them. WSJ aut...

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Cutting the Fat From Your Budget, With Trim CEO Thomas Smyth from 2022-02-17T08:00

The personal-finance app Trim is among a new wave of such apps that analyze users' spending habits and find areas to cut back. At The Wall Street Journal's recent Future of Money event, personal-fi...

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How Getting Paid Daily Can Change Your Spending Habits from 2022-02-16T08:00

More people are getting paid daily rather than every other week. Does that change the way they spend and manage their money? A study by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School looked into ...

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How a New Cardless Payment Option From Discover Works from 2022-02-15T08:00

Discover plans to allow merchants to access customers' bank accounts without the use of a debit or credit card. WSJ consumer-credit reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain ho...

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Are Stocks Overvalued? Pro Investors Check This Number to Decide. from 2022-02-14T08:00

Gauging whether a stock will benefit your portfolio or 401(k) goes beyond just the share price. WSJ markets reporter Karen Langley joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how many professional investors ...

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Hidden Inflation: How Companies Charge More Without Raising Prices from 2022-02-11T08:00

Companies are finding ways to charge consumers more without actually raising retail prices. WSJ economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how extra fees and surcharges a...

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Why Interest on Your Savings Probably Won't Go Up Anytime Soon from 2022-02-10T08:00

An interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve typically means that a boost in interest on savings isn't far behind. But even if the Fed raises rates next month as expected, banks aren't likely to li...

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Why Car Dealers Are Charging as Much as $10,000 Over Sticker Price from 2022-02-09T08:00

Many auto dealers are raising prices well above the manufacturer's suggested retail price. WSJ automotive-industry reporter Nora Eckert joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why prices are rising so sh...

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Why Some Shoppers May See Prices Changing by the Day from 2022-02-07T08:00

More businesses are using a system called dynamic pricing, where they can quickly adjust prices in response to economic factors. WSJ reporter Charity L. Scott joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how ...

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