WSJ Your Money Briefing podcast

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.

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.

 

#20

Private Markets Are Opening Up. Should You Buy In?

A new wave of platforms is letting [individual investors] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/inv... more

14 hrs Ago

09 MINS

09:04

14 hrs Ago


#19

Buying a Home in 2025: What to Know About the Real-Estate Market

High mortgage rates, low inventory and unaffordable prices have left a lot of prospective ... more

Yesterday

16 MINS

16:41

Yesterday


#18

What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Hit Automakers, Lululemon’s Warning, Family Dollar Sale

Why was Tesla not hit as hard by Trump’s new tariffs as GM, Toyota or BMW? And why did Lul... more

29 Mar 2025

04 MINS

04:51

29 Mar 2025


#17

How Roth IRAs Became the Go-To Account for Young Investors

More 20- and 30-somethings are [choosing Roth IRAs] (https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/... more

28 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:15

28 Mar 2025


#16

Student Loan Confusion Grows as Trump Moves to Shut Down Education Department

President Trump's recent executive order to dissolve the [Education Department] (https://w... more

27 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:54

27 Mar 2025


#15

Why More Women Are Giving Up on Marriage

Gender gaps on politics and education have put some women off [dating and even marriage] (... more

26 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:36

26 Mar 2025


#14

How to Protect Your Tax Refund From Scammers

The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to apply for a [six-digit IP PIN] (https://www.wsj.com/pe... more

25 Mar 2025

08 MINS

08:57

25 Mar 2025


#13

What You Can Learn From LinkedIn Influencers to Boost Your Brand Online

LinkedIn isn’t just a résumé site anymore — it’s a [branding opportunity] (https://www.wsj... more

24 Mar 2025

08 MINS

08:37

24 Mar 2025


#12

What’s News in Markets: Walmart Affirms Klarna, Tesla Politics, Consumer Angst

What happened when Walmart replaced Affirm with Klarna? And how are Elon Musk’s politics i... more

22 Mar 2025

06 MINS

06:08

22 Mar 2025


#11

Why Some Investors Are Flocking to Dividend Stocks

When the stock market experiences volatility, some investors turn to a safer play: [divide... more

21 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:45

21 Mar 2025


#10

What to Know About TIPS, the Inflation-Protected Securities

The yields on Treasury inflation-protected securities have reached their [highest levels i... more

20 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:20

20 Mar 2025


#9

What Cuts to the IRS Could Mean for Taxpayers

A [hollowed-out IRS] (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/internal-revenue-service-doge-ta... more

19 Mar 2025

10 MINS

10:41

19 Mar 2025


#8

What Self-Employed and Gig Workers Need to Know Before Filing Their Taxes

Self-employed and [gig workers] (https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/self-employeme... more

18 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:27

18 Mar 2025


#7

What the Fed’s Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for Borrowing and Saving Money

The Federal Reserve has been [lowering interest rates] (https://www.wsj.com/personal-finan... more

17 Mar 2025

08 MINS

08:08

17 Mar 2025


#6

What’s News in Markets: Trump’s Tesla, Trade-War Hiccups, Low-Flying Shares

What a visit to the White House did for Tesla’s stock. And how American whiskey found itse... more

15 Mar 2025

06 MINS

06:08

15 Mar 2025


#5

With Auto Tariffs on Hold, Is Now the Time to Buy a Car?

Carmakers, auto parts suppliers and even car shoppers—everyone wants to make the most of t... more

14 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:34

14 Mar 2025


#4

Why the 401(k) Has Become a Rainy Day Fund

More Americans are breaking into their [401(k) accounts] (https://www.wsj.com/personal-fin... more

13 Mar 2025

08 MINS

08:43

13 Mar 2025


#3

How Trump’s Tariff Whiplash Is Spooking Consumers

Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade war is [weighing on consumers] (https://www.wsj.com/... more

12 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:17

12 Mar 2025


#2

How Wealthy Americans Use Cash Balance Plans to Save Millions for Retirement

[Cash balance retiremen] (https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/cash-balance-pla... more

11 Mar 2025

09 MINS

09:16

11 Mar 2025


#1

How a Growing Number of People Identifying as Disabled Could Impact Workplace Accessibility

More workers are [seeking accommodations] (https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/disabled-... more

10 Mar 2025

08 MINS

08:50

10 Mar 2025