Your must-listen for valuable money and market stories from The Wall Street Journal. Each weekday our journalists from Heard on the Street, the Intelligent Investor and other popular features share insights on investing, markets, taxes and retirement planning.
Some people, like 26-year-old Chris Strong, have used the student loan deferment period to buff up their finances. But our personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter says others may hit a wall when they have to start paying again.
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The pandemic has caused people to consciously make financial decisions, but it has also triggered subtle emotions that can unconsciously steer their decision-making. Duke University's John Payne explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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The pandemic has raised a whole new set of questions prospective college students should be asking before settling on where to go to school. Reporter Jillian Berman explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program funds from the Small Business Administration can receive forgiveness on those loans if they meet certain criteria. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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As health care takes a larger bite out of Americans' finances, some people are finding creative ways to cover the costs. Reporter Francesca Fontana discusses proposing to her husband, and bringing him onto her insurance plan. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Consumer credit reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why credit scores rose this summer, and the challenges that could pose to people hoping to secure a loan. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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The coronavirus pandemic has put tens of millions of people out of work, but in some industries there's a hiring boom. Reporter Patrick Thomas discusses where jobs can be found right now. Charlie Turner hosts.
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Many airlines are making award seats available at very cheap prices in miles or points to entice nervous passengers to travel once again. "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Americans have options to consider beyond the standard bank savings account to get their cash to grow. Personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter explains. J.R. Whalen hosts. If you're doing the WSJ's Six-Week Money Challenge, we want to hear about your experience. Call us at 315-992-8298 and leave us a voice message with your stories and lessons learned.
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Investors are placing bets on sectors likely to benefit from either outcome in November's presidential election. Markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how market volatility can make it hard for individual investors to keep up. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Business owners often find opportunities to reduce their tax bill by shielding expenses from the IRS, reducing their chances of being audited. Tax reporter Laura Saunders explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Unlike millions of Americans that have struggled financially since the start of the pandemic, the nation's ultra-wealthy have recovered most of the losses they suffered in the first quarter. Reporter Katherine Clarke explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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More companies are offering employees buyout packages to voluntarily leave their jobs. Retirement reporter Anne Tergesen outlines the questions workers should ask if they are offered a package. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Listings for available jobs fell in September after months of gains. Economics reporter Sarah Chaney explains why companies are pulling back hiring. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Holding student debt can impede prospective homebuyers' chances of qualifying for a mortgage. Business writer Cheryl Winokur Munk offers strategies to help debt holders qualify for a mortgage. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Calculation errors by some states resulted in some people receiving more jobless benefits than they should have, and now they have to pay that money back. Reporter Lauren Weber explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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With the markets volatile and an election looming, inflation hasn't been top-of-mind for investors lately. But there are some factors that could eventually lead to higher prices, and Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab says investors worried about inflation have options for where to park their money. Charlie Turner hosts.
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Tax reporter Laura Saunders discusses what the tax code says about various deductions, in the wake of reporting that President Trump paid very little in federal income taxes in recent years. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Airlines have stepped up the process of cleaning airplane cabins to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney discusses questions that have arisen about the toxicity of chemicals being used. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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Hercules Investments CEO James McDonald looks ahead to the domestic and international issues that are likely to impact U.S. stock markets in the fourth quarter. J.R. Whalen hosts.
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