WSJ Your Money Briefing

Latest Episodes:

What the Midterm Elections Mean for Your Finances Nov 18, 2022

Show notes

Republicans taking control of the House of Representatives this week means divided government for at least the next two years. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that likely means for major legislation affecting your personal finances, and steps you can take to save money while Washington is divided.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Are So Many Older Gen Z Workers Not Seeking Jobs? Nov 17, 2022

Show notes

While most workers displaced by the pandemic have returned to the workforce, many in their early 20s have not. WSJ reporter Bryan Mena joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how this has puzzled economists and how these workers’ absence affects employers.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Early Black Friday Deals: Where to Find Savings Nov 16, 2022

Show notes

Retailers have rolled out Black Friday deals early this year to attract shoppers returning to stores en masse for the first time in two years. WSJ reporter Suzanne Kapner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which retailers are discounting the most and how long the deals will last.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tax Savings for Crypto Investors: How to Offset Steep Losses Nov 15, 2022

Show notes

Last week’s collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX deepened this year’s losses for many crypto investors. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how investors can turn their crypto losses into tax benefits, and how the IRS plans to crack down on people flouting tax laws.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Holding Onto Elite Airline Status Is Getting Harder Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

It takes a lot to earn status with airlines. Some rungs on the elite ladder require spending up to $250,000 on a carrier-branded credit card. Those rules were relaxed during the pandemic, but now they are tightening up again. WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy joins host Daniella Cheslow to explain what’s new in elite status and how to plan for the changes.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College ‘Direct Admission’: Skip the Application and Get a Scholarship Nov 11, 2022

Show notes

More colleges are accepting students through a process called “direct admission” that lets them skip many of the traditional application steps and even get a scholarship along the way. Sound too good to be true? Wall Street Journal higher-education reporter Melissa Korn joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and what students need to keep in mind.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Bitcoin Plummeted When a Binance-FTX Deal Collapsed Nov 10, 2022

Show notes

As cryptocurrency exchange Binance proposed and then pulled out of an acquisition of rival FTX, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies suffered sharp declines. WSJ reporter Vicky Ge Huang joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how these exchanges function and why Binance’s action triggered a crypto selloff.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rising Cost of Getting a Divorce Nov 09, 2022

Show notes

Inflation has made getting a divorce a lot more expensive. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the rising costs and how some former couples are finding ways to rein in expenses.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pay Transparency: Broad Salary Ranges Leave Some Job Seekers Puzzled Nov 08, 2022

Show notes

More employers are including salary ranges in job postings as states and cities pass pay-transparency laws. But some posted salary ranges are so wide, they can leave applicants with more questions than answers. WSJ reporter Theo Francis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cryptocurrency as a 401(k) Investment Option: Pros and Cons Nov 07, 2022

Show notes

Fidelity, the nation’s largest 401(k) plan provider, has begun offering bitcoin in its investment menus. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what people should consider before investing in crypto, and how their employers are approaching the investment option.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.