Smart Ways to Tap Into Your Retirement Savings
There is more to retirement savings than just having enough money on hand throughout your later years. WSJ contributor Glenn Ruffenach joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss smart ways retirees can approach making withdrawals from their savings, and how workers who haven't retired yet can prepare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 07, 2021
9m
Could 24/7 Stock Trading Be On the Way?
The startup trading platform 24 Exchange is seeking to launch a new stock exchange in the U.S. that would allow investors to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how close round-the-clock stock trading is to becoming reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 06, 2021
9m
How Companies and Workers Are Fighting Burnout
How Companies and Workers Are Fighting Burnout As work and life boundaries become more blurred, more workers say they are suffering from burnout. WSJ Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can reduce burnout, and how companies are helping them focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 05, 2021
8m
How to Spot and Fix Errors on Your Credit Report
Credit report errors can hurt consumers' ability to get a loan for a car or a home. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on how to find errors and correct them before it's too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 04, 2021
8m
Stock Market: What to Watch For in the 4th Quarter
Following a series of broad selloffs on Wall Street to close out September, TD Ameritrade chief market strategist JJ Kinahan joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what investors should expect in the fourth quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 01, 2021
8m
How to Close the Stock Options Gender Pay Gap
In addition to salary and promotions, the awarding of stock options represents inequity women face in the workplace. WSJ personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what has created the divide, and efforts to close it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 30, 2021
7m
More Companies Under Pressure to Provide Paid Sick Leave
Millions of hourly workers in the U.S. don't have access to paid sick leave benefits that are often made available to full-time workers. WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the pandemic amplified calls for paid leave, and legislation currently being considered in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 29, 2021
8m
SPAC Mergers: How Day Traders Hope to Cash In
As more big investors pull their money out of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, day traders are jumping in and hoping to score a quick profit. WSJ markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks individual investors could face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Sep 28, 2021
10m
How to Tell if a Company Really Is Family-Friendly
As record numbers of workers look for new jobs, many are seeking out companies that offer flexibility and work-life balance. WSJ reporter Alex Janin joins host J.R. Whalen with ideas for how to find out which companies are as family-friendly as advertised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 27, 2021
9m
Networking Without Feeling 'Dirty'
Meeting peers and other professionals can jump-start your job search or help fill out your contacts list, but many professionals find networking distasteful. Management consultant Dorie Clark joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why networking makes some people feel "dirty," and how they can overcome their reluctance to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Sep 24, 2021
11m
The Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers and Sellers Make
There's a lot at stake for buyers and sellers in the current competitive housing market, yet many make simple errors that can cost them. WSJ contributor Beth DeCarbo joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how buyers and sellers can avoid such missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 23, 2021
8m
More Overtime Means More Money, And More Problems
Employers trying to keep productivity levels up amid a shortage in workers are paying the staff they do have overtime to work extra shifts. WSJ workplace reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how that has led to more problems for many workers and employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Sep 22, 2021
11m
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Money
Having the "money talk" with your parents can be a difficult and awkward conversation. WSJ and Barron's contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways people can approach the conversation with their parents, as well as where to turn for help in managing their finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Sep 21, 2021
7m
Stocks Tumble Over Concerns About Property Developer China Evergrande
Dow closes more than 600 points lower. Nasdaq loses 2.2%. Brent crude futures fall 1.5%. General Motors to replace batteries in recalled Chevy Bolts. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Sep 20, 2021
2m
How to Prepare for Potential Tax Increases Next Year
Democrats in Washington are proposing $2 trillion in tax increases and other changes to how Americans are taxed on things like cryptocurrencies, retirement savings and stock sales. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen with ways people can make adjustments to their finances now to soften the potential blow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 20, 2021
8m
How to Invest Without Emotions Clouding Your Judgement
Selling investments at the right moment is just as crucial as picking the right time to buy. WSJ "Intelligent Investor" columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how emotions can affect investors' decision-making, and how to avoid that trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 17, 2021
9m
Should You 'Buy Now, Pay Later' When Checking Out?
More merchants are teaming up with "buy now, pay later" companies to offer consumers with poor credit or no credit the opportunity to pay for products in installments. WSJ consumer credit reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the programs work, and the risks involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Sep 16, 2021
10m
How Will Airlines Recover From the Turbulent Summer of 2021?
After a summer of widespread flight delays and cancellations, airlines are making adjustments to avoid similar inconveniences for passengers going forward. WSJ "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney joins host J.R. Whalen with a status update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 15, 2021
9m
Should Remote Workers Be Paid Based on Their Location?
More companies are considering salary reductions for employees who choose to continue to work from remote locations, in some cases with lower living expenses. Reporter Katie Bindley joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how some workers are pushing back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Sep 14, 2021
11m
Democratic Plan Would Require Businesses to Offer Retirement Plans
Many small business would be required to offer employees a retirement savings plan under a proposal included in Democrats' $3.5 trillion healthcare, education and climate change bill. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the chances of it becoming law, and what it would mean for businesses and workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
7m Sep 13, 2021
7m
How to Spot a Fake Job Listing
Thousands of job-seekers have been duped by fake job ads placed by fraudsters hoping to cash in on their vulnerabilities. WSJ contributor Heidi Mitchell joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what to watch for to gauge the legitimacy of a job listing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Sep 10, 2021
9m
How to Put Your Career Back on Track While Working From Home
More companies are delaying the date on which workers will return to the office. For a lot of people, that means the career aspirations they had before the pandemic could remain on hold. WSJ careers reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways workers can put their career goals back in focus while working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Sep 09, 2021
11m
How Much Should You Borrow for College?
Millions of families of high-school seniors are preparing to borrow money for college tuition when they enter college next year. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which factors from their personal finances they should consider when figuring how much to borrow, and how they'll pay it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Sep 08, 2021
10m
Post-9/11 Wall Street: How Secure Are Markets?
Since the 9/11 attacks, financial markets have undergone a massive security overhaul. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the protections for investors that have been put in place over the past 20 years, and the vulnerabilities that some feel still exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 07, 2021
8m
Millennials Are Quitting Jobs Over Pandemic Stress...With No Plan 'B'
Young professionals who have been in the workforce for about 15 years are feeling burnout and leaving their full-time jobs, with no solid backup. Host J.R. Whalen is joined WSJ "At Work" columnist Krithika Varagur for more. Plus, Washington, DC resident Tessa Raden explains why she left her "dream job." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Sep 03, 2021
12m
How Landing a Job Can Be Different for Men and Women
Job seekers are at an advantage in the current labor market, but success often depends on how you approach the application process. Career coach and Relay Payments Chief People Officer Amy Zimmerman joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how women tend to navigate the job-seeking process differently than men, and in turn tend to face more challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
9m Sep 02, 2021
9m
Sitting on a Down Payment for a Home? Here's Where to Stash It.
Prospective homebuyers who have been priced out of the current market are likely sitting on a large amount of cash they had saved up for a down payment. Personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss investment ideas for that cash as they wait for the next buying opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Sep 01, 2021
8m
Robinhood, Other Online Trading Apps Draw SEC Attention
Federal regulators have launched a review of how online trading platforms communicate with their customers, and whether more oversight is needed. WSJ financial regulation reporter Paul Kiernan joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how it could affect the ways people trade stocks online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Aug 31, 2021
11m
Car Prices Too Steep to Buy? How About Leasing?
Many Americans have considered leasing a new car to avoid rising prices. Personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what consumers should know about the economics of signing a car lease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 30, 2021
8m
Employers Add Emergency Savings Accounts to Benefits
In addition to 401(k) and health savings accounts, many employers are offering emergency savings accounts as a way for workers to put away funds in case of an unexpected need. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how these accounts work, and the financial incentives some companies offer workers to join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
7m Aug 27, 2021
7m
Want to Renovate Your Garage? Here's What to Know.
Many homeowners have repurposed their garage during the pandemic as they seek more living space. WSJ "Mansion" reporter Candace Taylor joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the costs and regulations often involved, and how a home's value could be affected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Aug 26, 2021
9m
Video Résumés Grab Attention, But Are They Worth the Effort?
More people are producing video-based résumés to stand out to hiring managers. WSJ reporter Alex Janin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the growing trend. Plus, a 26-year-old marketing professional explains why he made his video resume, and the results he's gotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Aug 25, 2021
13m
Setting Up Your Hybrid Work Schedule to Benefit Your Career
For workers creating hybrid work schedules, planning out the days when they come into the office can be beneficial to their career track. The WSJ's careers reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen with what employees should consider when drawing up a hybrid work plan, and how to make the most of the time in the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Aug 24, 2021
9m
How to Take a Rival Job Offer to Your Boss
In a tight job market, employers are hungry for talent. So if you get a job offer from another company, you may be able to present it to your boss and negotiate a better work situation. The WSJ's Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host Charlie Turner to discuss ways to leverage that offer to your advantage, and the pitfalls to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
8m Aug 23, 2021
8m
More Stores Tack On Fees for Credit-Card Purchases
There's a growing chance you'll be hit with a fee on your next credit-card purchase. The WSJ's credit-card reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why more merchants are imposing surcharges to offset the fees they're charged by card issuers, and how customers are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Aug 20, 2021
11m
For Car Buyers, Custom Orders Could Replace Haggling Over Price
Ford wants a bigger portion of its sales to come from buyers who custom-order from the factory or online, rather than buy at the dealership. Other carmakers are considering it too. Auto industry reporter Mike Colias joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the shift in strategy and what it could mean for car buyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Aug 19, 2021
9m
Hotels Experiment With A La Carte Pricing
As part of a new business strategy, some hotels are trying out "fee for service" pricing, where guests pay for specific services and amenities like room cleaning, gym usage and internet access. Real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin joins host Charlie Turner to discuss whether this kind of pricing will be embraced by customers and other hotel chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
11m Aug 18, 2021
11m
Selling a Used Car? Here's What You Should Know.
Car owners are putting their used vehicles up for sale to take advantage of soaring prices. Reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what consumers should consider before selling their cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Aug 17, 2021
10m
How Some People Work Two Full-Time Jobs From Home
While some people struggle to complete all of their job's daily tasks without putting in too many hours, others have found ways to hold down two full-time jobs, while striving to not work more than 40 hours in a week. The WSJ's "Work & Life" columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how these double-dippers do it, and the risks they take on in the process. Learn more about yo...
8m Aug 16, 2021
8m
Millennials Enter High-Earning Years But Don't Feel Financially Secure
Americans in their mid-30s and early 40s are beginning the period of their career that traditionally brings peak earnings. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter to discuss why this group doesn't feel financially secure. Plus, 35-year-old Tim Eng discusses reaching his salary goals, and his stepped-up efforts to save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
9m Aug 13, 2021
9m
Some Renters' Payment History Could Soon Help Them Get a Mortgage
Starting next month, Fannie Mae will make it easier for renters to qualify for home loans. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how renters' ability to make monthly payments will be used by lenders along with other data found on credit reports to determine their eligibility for mortgages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Aug 12, 2021
12m
Why Airfares Haven't Changed Much in 25 Years
Airfares have risen significantly since people resumed flying post-pandemic, but on average they're nearly in line with 1996 levels, and that doesn't even account for inflation. WSJ "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney joins host J.R. Whalen to run through the numbers and discuss where prices may be headed this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 11, 2021
8m
College Debt Hits Black Millennials Especially Hard
Black millennials who had hoped a college education would help close the nation's racial wealth gap have found that the opposite happened. Reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why. Plus, 31-year-old Ristina Gooden discusses how her pursuit of a graduate degree could put her as much as $100,000 in debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Aug 10, 2021
12m
Student-Loan Repayment Relief Extended to Jan. 31
About 23 million student-loan borrowers have been able to pause their monthly payments since the start of the pandemic under a federal moratorium. Now the Education Department is extending the program by several more months. Reporter Alex Leary discusses the latest, and higher-education reporter Melissa Korn talks about alternatives that are available to struggling borrowers when the program ev...
7m Aug 09, 2021
7m
Exit Interviews: How Open Should You Be?
Many employees who quit a job are asked to take part in an exit interview with the human-resources department. Reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how employees should prepare, and how honest about their experience they should be in the meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Aug 06, 2021
7m
Want to Leave Your Job? Here's What to Ask Yourself First.
More than 7 million people quit their jobs this past spring in search of something new. WSJ "Work & Life" columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions you should consider before leaving your job. Plus, a worker who left his position at a tech startup discusses what he realized he gave up by leaving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Aug 04, 2021
11m
Rents Are Up More Than 10% in the Past Year
After being beaten down by the pandemic, the apartment market is rebounding. But so are rental prices. Housing reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why, plus the latest efforts to extend the federal eviction moratorium that expired this past weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Aug 03, 2021
8m
Do We Still Need a 5-Day Work Week?
The pandemic has upended Americans' working lives, and many are demanding an improved work-life balance. That's led employers to rethink the traditional 5-day, 40-hour work week. Reporter Patrick Thomas joins host Charlie Turner to talk about alternative work schedules being considered by companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jul 30, 2021
10m
Air Travelers Got Great Deals on Flights. Then They Got Bumped.
It's a season of frustration for summer air travelers. The latest headache: passengers who thought they scored big discounts on non-stop flights are finding themselves re-booked on flights with different times and a layover. Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney tells host Charlie Turner that passengers suspect they're being bumped for people paying higher prices. Learn more about your ad choi...
12m Jul 29, 2021
12m
Robinhood IPO: What to Know if You're Buying Shares
The Robinhood trading app plans to make a large block of shares available to its users before the company goes public on Thursday. WSJ personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how investors should approach an IPO with respect to their portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jul 28, 2021
7m