WSJ Your Money Briefing

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.

Episodes

Why More CEOs Are Leaving Their Jobs

May 2, 2025 • 8 mins
CEOs are leaving in record numbers— but some lower-level managers s ay they don’t want the headache that comes with the job. Wall Street Journal reporter Callum Borchers joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what happens when companies can’t fill the C-suite. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Will You Hire Me? College Graduates Confront a Tougher Job Market

May 1, 2025 • 9 mins
Employers are pulling back on hiring just as the class of 2025 polish off their degrees. That’s leaving a lot of soon-to-be-graduates floundering for a job. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Janna Herron to discuss how these 20-somethings are navigating a crowded job market. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Consumers Are Fed Up and Tipping Less. Are You?

April 30, 2025 • 8 mins
Americans are done with the many tipping requests they’re encountering every day and are taking matters into their own hands. Wall Street Journal reporter Heather Haddon joins host Janna Herron to share how some diners are pushing back and saving money.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What It Means When Silver and Gold Are Gaining Popularity Again

April 29, 2025 • 9 mins
When the economy is in flux, some investors return to a tried and true protection against market chaos: gold. Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Back joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about the gold rally—and what it means for silver. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This Family Went All in on Roth Savings. Should You?

April 28, 2025 • 13 mins
One way to minimize taxes on your retirement withdrawals is by contributing that money in Roth accounts. That’s what Paul Ross and his wife did with all of their savings and they’re not looking back. Ross and Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling join host Janna Herron to break down this unconventional strategy.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
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What’s News in Markets: Capital One Gains, Consumer Conglomerate Woes, Alphabet Earnings Shine

April 26, 2025 • 5 mins
Why did Capital One’s merger news please investors? And how are tariffs worrying consumer conglomerates like Procter & Gamble? Plus, how Google parent Alphabet’s financials are holding up–for now. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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They Let You Go, and Now They Want You Back. What Should You Do?

April 25, 2025 • 9 mins
Some workers are getting a surprising offer from the company that recently laid them off: a chance to come back. Should they accept it? Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers joins host Janna Herron to parse through the pros and cons of boomeranging back to an employer. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How You Can Get Around Trump’s Tariffs When Traveling Abroad

April 24, 2025 • 10 mins
One way to avoid paying President Trump’s tariffs on imports is to buy those items when vacationing overseas. But there are many rules to navigate to be successful. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins host Janna Herron to explain the ins and outs of sidestepping those duties. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Young Women Are Recession-Proofing Their Lives

April 23, 2025 • 9 mins
According to Google, searches in the U.S. for “press on nails” and “blonde to brunette hair” are up more than 10% since February. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara sits down with host Ariana Aspuru to talk about why women are scaling back and what it could mean for the economy.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why a New Generation of Workers Is Choosing to Join the Family Business

April 22, 2025 • 8 mins
For some young workers struggling to get their foot in the door, the answer is to finally take up mom or dad’s offer to join the family business. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe tells host Ariana Aspuru how they’re making it work.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your Packed Lunch Could Cost More Than You Think

April 21, 2025 • 9 mins
More workers are bringing lunch from home than they have in years. It can save you money, but it might also be hurting the economy. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray Smith tells host Ariana Aspuru about the pros and cons of packing lunch.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What’s News in Markets: Lilly Surges, UnitedHealth Plummets, Netflix Aims for $1 Trillion

April 19, 2025 • 5 mins
Why did news from a weight-loss drug pill trial boost Eli Lilly? And how are costs in the Medicare business affecting UnitedHealth? Plus, what ambitious goals has Netflix set for itself? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why More Americans Are Sitting on Cash Piles Instead of ‘Buying the Dip’

April 18, 2025 • 9 mins
With an ongoing trade war and a volatile stock market, some cautious investors are opting to keep their cash on hand. Wall Street Journal reporter Krystal Hur joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the cash investments gaining traction.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Tax Surprises Hidden in Market Ups and Downs

April 17, 2025 • 9 mins
Last week’s market volatility could have some silver linings. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Julia Carpenter to share some of the surprising ways a down market could benefit your taxes. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Market Volatility Can Affect Homeowners and House Hunters

April 16, 2025 • 10 mins
Mortgage rates have gone up since last week’s market volatility. Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss what this means for homeowners and potential home buyers. Further Reading  How to Make Major Money Decisions Right Now: A WSJ Guide  Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch - WSJ  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
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What a Volatile Market Means for Your 529 Savings Plan

April 15, 2025 • 10 mins
Last week’s turbulent stock market wiped out years of college savings for some parents. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss what this means for parents, future students and their 529 savings plans. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to Invest Amid a Market Freakout

April 14, 2025 • 11 mins
After a historically chaotic week for the stock market, uncertainty about the scope and impact of President Trump’s tariffs means that more market volatility is on the horizon. Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise tells host Ariana Aspuru what day-to-day investors should know about navigating what’s ahead. Further Reading:  Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Check Your Portfolio Right Now  How to Make Major Money Decisions Right Now...
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Buying a Home in 2025: How Tariffs and Labor Shortages Could Impact the Market

April 13, 2025 • 19 mins
Many prospective homebuyers may find themselves locked out of the market again this year. What key signs should buyers watch for in the coming months? In the final episode of our special series, “Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch,” host Ariana Aspuru takes a closer look at the ongoing challenges facing the housing market, with Wall Street Journal reporters Veronica Dagher and Nicole Friedman, and Redfin’s chief economist...
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What’s News in Markets: Banks' Warnings, CarMax Stalls, Delta Shares Fly

April 12, 2025 • 5 mins
Why did banks report higher profit but also warn of a recession risk? And how did President Trump’s tariff announcements affect CarMax? Plus, what caused Delta’s shares to rise? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your Clutter Is Costing More Than You Think

April 11, 2025 • 10 mins
In 2024, Americans bought 5.7 times as much flatware and dishes and 3.5 times the furniture compared with 1994, according to Commerce Department data. They also purchased 2.5 times the clothing and footwear. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why cheap goods are actually costing us and how Trump’s tariffs threaten to curb trade from one of the biggest exporters of low-cost goods.  Sign ...
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