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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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Need to Call the Airline? Don’t Use the Phone. Jun 30, 2022

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July 4th weekend travel could be frustrating for many passengers this year. Airlines have been plagued by delays and canceled flights, causing many passengers frustration when they try to reach customer service. WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what passengers should expect, and options to consider aside from sitting on hold.

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Inflation Devouring Your Paycheck? Here’s How to Ask for a Raise. Jun 29, 2022

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Finance and career experts say high inflation and a hot job market make this an ideal time to ask for a raise. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on what workers should, and should not, include in their argument when negotiating with the boss for a pay bump.

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How a $40 Gas Purchase Can Turn into a $175 Hold on Your Credit Card Jun 28, 2022

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Banks and gas stations are increasing the hold they place on consumers’ credit and debit cards to $175. WSJ reporter Ayse Kelce joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why it’s being done and how consumers can avoid the risks.

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Should You Convert Your IRA Retirement Savings to a Roth IRA? Jun 27, 2022

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An often overlooked option to stem retirement savings losses is to convert traditional IRA money into a Roth IRA. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the benefits and potential tax liabilities of making that move.

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Why Gas Money Is the Latest Worker Benefit Jun 24, 2022

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Some companies are helping employees deal with sky-high gas prices as a way to retain them and encourage a return to the office. WSJ workplace reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen with more.

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Why Companies Are Rescinding Job Offers Jun 23, 2022

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Even though the labor market remains hot, some companies are rescinding job offers after candidates have signed on the dotted line. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Angela Yang, who spoke with several people whose job offers were pulled back.

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Protecting Your Stocks Against a Bear Market - Based on Your Age Jun 22, 2022

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The stock market declines in 2022 have taken their toll on stock portfolios and 401(k)s. WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why bear markets affect investors in different generations in different ways.

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401(k) Plans Offering Pension-Like Benefits to Ensure Steady Payments Jun 21, 2022

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Many retirees mismanage their 401(k) savings once they leave the workforce, resulting in a shortfall of funds. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how more 401(k) providers are including features similar to pension funds to ensure retirement savings last as long as possible.

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Which Stocks Perform Best Amid High Inflation? Jun 17, 2022

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Although stocks have suffered a series of broad selloffs as inflation continues to climb, history shows certain sectors tend to buck the trend and move higher in times of high inflation. George Mason University finance professor Derek Horstmeyer joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss his recent research pinpointing sectors that tend to outperform during periods of rapidly rising prices.

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Protecting Your Finances Amid Rising Interest Rates Jun 16, 2022

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The Federal Reserve announced plans to raise interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, and is likely to raise them rapidly for the rest of the year. The moves are meant to counter high inflation but could lead to some hard financial decisions for many people. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with steps you can take to protect your holdings, and financial decisions to put off amid rising rates.

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