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.
143 episodes transcribedInvestors put more than $1 trillion into U.S.-based exchange-traded funds in 2024. But some newer ETFs have become increasingly complex, and what happ...
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employers plan to add permanent roles in the next six months, according to a survey by staffing and consulting firm Robert H...
Social-media sites like TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit are teeming with travel tips that promise a smooth airport experience or last-minute upgrade. Bu...
About 1.5% of Americans have a perfect credit score, according to credit reporting firm Experian. But how much weight does an 850 score carry? Wall St...
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According to the Labor Department, it now takes someone six months on average to find a job – roughly a month longer than it did in early 2023. Wall S...
People with high salaries and net worth tend to live longer lives, research shows. And while you can’t add more months to your shopping cart yet, Wall...
A new generation of tools allows anyone to play out a range of potential financial scenarios just by plugging in numbers from their portfolio. The Wal...
Some retailers are requiring all customers pay package-protection fees to ease the financial burden of replacing lost or stolen deliveries. Wall Stree...
In 2024, people fell behind on credit card bills and car payments more often than at any point since the Great Recession. Now, they’re hurting. Wall S...
New workers are feeling the pressure of artificial intelligence conceivably eliminating their jobs. So, how can they save their jobs? Wall Street Jour...
Some investment professionals say that a small allocation of commodities in your portfolio can help diversify your investments and protect against inf...
In September, 32% of the average single-family mortgage payment went to property taxes and home insurance, the highest rate ever for data going back t...
Healthcare spending rose 7.5% in 2023, with Americans paying nearly $5 trillion on everything from prescription drugs to back surgeries. Wall Street J...
How can you ensure that you won’t outlast your nest egg in retirement? By making the right investing choices throughout your career. We hear from 60-y...
How can you put away enough money for a major expenditure, like a car, house or improvements on your current home? It starts with making sure you're f...
New year, new job? A raise or promotion could lead to more money in your pocket and possibly more job satisfaction. We’ll hear from Wafa Shafiq, who h...
Are you ready to take control of your financial future in 2025? Our new four-part series, “Money Moves for the New Year” will answer your questions ab...
Some people are leaving text messages or videos with their wishes as a form of estate planning . By forgoing written word, their beneficiaries may not...
Starting in 2025, new travel requirements will add an extra step and small fee for people visiting the U.K. and over two dozen other countries. Wall S...
