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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.

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Mortgage Rates Have Fallen, but Many Renters Still Can’t Afford to Buy Oct 03, 2024

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The average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen more than a full percentage point over the past year, but many renters remain priced out of the housing market. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how far economists say mortgage rates have to come down for paying a mortgage to be less expensive than renting .

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Some Companies Are Shifting Salaried Workers to Performance-Based Pay Oct 02, 2024

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Some companies are transitioning full-time employees from salaries to bonus-based pay for hitting certain targets. Wall Street Journal careers and workplace deputy bureau chief Vanessa Fuhrmans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which types of jobs are involved, and how performance metrics can impact workers’ pay.

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Inflation Is Chipping Away at the Value of Your Credit-Card Points Oct 01, 2024

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Americans have been accumulating mountains of credit-card points. Inflation is eroding their value. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know to preserve the value of your points.

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How to Score a $200 Hotel Room for Less Than That Sep 30, 2024

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Hotel room rates have skyrocketed in recent years, now averaging $200 or more in some of the nation’s largest cities. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins J.R. Whalen to discuss what travelers can do to save money without having to cancel their plans.

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Your Money, Your Vote: What the Election Could Mean for Student Loans Sep 29, 2024

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In the third episode of our series “Your Money, Your Vote,” we delve into the presidential nominees' positions on student loans and the cost of higher education. In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling against President Biden’s student-loan forgiveness plan, the administration has shifted to a more fragmented approach to address student debt. We’ll look into whether Vice President Kamala Harris will carry on Biden’s initiatives. And we’ll explore former President Trump’s views on student loans, including how they have evolved, if at all, in his current campaign. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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What’s News in Markets: Southwest Soars, AI Divergence, Costco’s Markdown Sep 28, 2024

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What did investors make of changes to Southwest’s famous seating strategy? And why did two big AI tech-stock names go in opposite directions? Plus, why did Costco shares get a markdown? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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How Private Are Your Private Messages to Co-Workers? Sep 27, 2024

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A recent data breach at Disney that exposed millions of intraoffice messages has shed light on whether direct messages between co-workers can be seen by others. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by the WSJ’s Shara Tibken and Chip Cutter who discuss what employees should know about privacy on apps like Slack and Google Chat, and what rights workers have when it comes to workplace messaging.

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As Interest Rates Fall, Bonds Become a More Attractive Investment Sep 26, 2024

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As interest rates decline, some financial advisers are steering their clients toward bonds. Wall Street Journal reporter Vicky Ge Huang joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know about buying bonds and how they compare to other investments.

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Some Retirees Are Ditching City Life for Rural America Sep 25, 2024

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Retirees concerned about the costs of living in cities and suburbs are moving to more rural parts of the country. Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the trade-offs involved.

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Landing a Signing Bonus—Even if It’s Not Advertised Sep 24, 2024

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Many companies are offering signing bonuses to seal the deal with qualified candidates. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to ask for one.

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