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

What’s News in Markets: Intel Spikes, Walmart Slides, Bumble Fumbles

What drove Intel shares higher? And why did Walmart shares tumble after its earnings repor... more

4 hrs Ago

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4 hrs Ago


#19

The Hardball Tactic Landlords Use to Tank Your Credit Score

Landlords say that tackling rental disputes by [targeting credit scores] (https://www.wsj.... more

Yesterday

09 MINS

09:49

Yesterday


#18

When a Lifetime Subscription Is Worth It – and When It's Not

The cost of streaming and other online services continues to rise. More companies are now ... more

20 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:20

20 Feb 2025


#17

How the Uncertain Future of the CFPB Could Impact Your Money

Work at the government’s watchdog for financial products, the Consumer Financial Protectio... more

19 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:29

19 Feb 2025


#16

How Owning a Home Can Help You Save on Taxes

Buying a home is a major investment for many Americans but there are ways to [make it less... more

18 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:25

18 Feb 2025


#15

What’s News in Markets: Tariff Trade, Robinhood’s Crypto Gains, Unilever Slides

How is Coca-Cola dealing with aluminum tariffs? And how are crypto’s gains benefiting Robi... more

15 Feb 2025

05 MINS

05:24

15 Feb 2025


#14

Save Money on Your Valentine’s Day Date With Restaurant Loyalty Apps

Dining out has become more expensive. But a [new generation of loyalty apps] (https://www.... more

14 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:22

14 Feb 2025


#13

Why Appealing Your Insurance-Claim Denial Could Pay Off

Health insurers deny about 850 million claims per year, but less than 1% of patients appea... more

13 Feb 2025

10 MINS

10:20

13 Feb 2025


#12

How One Student’s Mission to Save $350,000 and Earn a Free Ride to NYU Paid Off

The gap between the sticker price of a college education and the [actual price people pay]... more

12 Feb 2025

10 MINS

10:02

12 Feb 2025


#11

For the First Time, Half of Private-Sector Workers Are Contributing to 401(k)s

Decades after workplaces started using [401(k) retirement plans] (https://www.wsj.com/pers... more

11 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:44

11 Feb 2025


#10

Three Places to Park Your Cash for the Best Return

Looking to [maximize your cash] (https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/high-yield-returns-... more

10 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:53

10 Feb 2025


#9

Tax Season 2025: What’s New in the Tax Rules That Can Save You Money

The IRS has [new tax changes] (https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-season-2024-... more

09 Feb 2025

10 MINS

10:55

09 Feb 2025


#8

What’s News in Markets: Tariff Worries, Amazon’s AI Bet, Mattel Climbs

Which companies dropped on concerns about tariffs? And why did Amazon’s forecast worry inv... more

08 Feb 2025

05 MINS

05:35

08 Feb 2025


#7

Looking for an Affordable, Last-Minute Cruise? Try a Standby Ticket

Discounts on sought-after cruises are hard to come by – even with peak season promotions. ... more

07 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:58

07 Feb 2025


#6

How to Talk About Your Debt While Navigating the Dating Scene

Between student loans, car loans, and other financial obligations, debt can be a [dating d... more

06 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:21

06 Feb 2025


#5

Why Investors Are Placing Bets on Wildfires, Wars, and Elections

Betting on the outcome of future events soared during the 2024 presidential election, when... more

05 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:01

05 Feb 2025


#4

Workout Clothes Can Be Expensive. Here’s How to Shop Smarter.

Planning to hit the gym more in 2025 but don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on [new w... more

04 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:49

04 Feb 2025


#3

A TikTok Ban Could Mean Millions Lost for Small-Business Owners

From clothes to candy, TikTok has become a storefront for a [growing number of small busin... more

03 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:25

03 Feb 2025


#2

Tax Season 2025: What You Should Know Before Filing Your Return

Tackle tax season with our two-part series, “Tax Season 2025: What’s New” where we break d... more

02 Feb 2025

11 MINS

11:27

02 Feb 2025


#1

What’s News in Markets: AI Bloodbath, Trump and Schwab, UPS Doesn’t Deliver

What do investors make of President Trump’s social-media company Trump Media turning towar... more

01 Feb 2025

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05:52

01 Feb 2025