These Workers Are Quitting Because They Don't Have Enough Work
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11m Mar 01, 2022
11m
How to Invest With Certainty in an Uncertain World
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to wild swings in stock markets as many big investors shuffle their holdings. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig, who explains why smaller investors shouldn't feel pressured to make similar moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 28, 2022
12m
How $100-a-Barrel Oil Affects Your Finances Beyond the Gas Pump
Russia's invasion of Ukraine resulted in oil prices reaching $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014. WSJ economics reporter Josh Mitchell joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how oil at these high prices is likely to affect many areas of consumers' personal finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Feb 25, 2022
12m
Want to Retire Early? Watch These Financial Risks.
Many Americans whose portfolios rose significantly during the pandemic have chosen to retire early. The WSJ's Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what financial advisers say early retirees need to be aware of to ensure they don't outlive their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 24, 2022
9m
Why Companies Are Reviewing Pay Raises More Than Once a Year
As the competition for workers continues, many companies are finding that conducting annual salary reviews isn't enough. WSJ workplace reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to explain what more-frequent pay reviews could mean for new and long-time workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 23, 2022
9m
Jumpstarting Your Career After Age 50
Job candidates over age 50 can face hurdles that younger workers don’t have to worry about, despite having decades of experience. WSJ reporter Ray Smith joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss how some more-experienced workers are overcoming age discrimination in the job search. Plus, 61-year-old Jennifer Kay Rouse of Wisconsin talks about how she jumpstarted her search for a new job. Learn more abou...
13m Feb 22, 2022
13m
Why Some Used Cars Are Actually Gaining in Value
Prices for used cars are up as much as 40% from a year ago, undoing years of depreciation on some models and leaving some car owners with vehicles worth more now than when they bought them. WSJ auto-industry reporter Nora Eckert joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prices have continued to rise and when they could begin to level out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 18, 2022
9m
Cutting the Fat From Your Budget, With Trim CEO Thomas Smyth
The personal-finance app Trim is among a new wave of such apps that analyze users' spending habits and find areas to cut back. At The Wall Street Journal's recent Future of Money event, personal-finance reporter JJ McCorvey spoke with Trim CEO Thomas Smyth about how the app works and how privacy concerns are addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Feb 17, 2022
13m
How Getting Paid Daily Can Change Your Spending Habits
More people are getting paid daily rather than every other week. Does that change the way they spend and manage their money? A study by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School looked into that question. Prof. Wendy De La Rosa joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the study's findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Feb 16, 2022
14m
How a New Cardless Payment Option From Discover Works
Discover plans to allow merchants to access customers' bank accounts without the use of a debit or credit card. WSJ consumer-credit reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the system will work, and how it could benefit consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 15, 2022
11m
Are Stocks Overvalued? Pro Investors Check This Number to Decide.
Gauging whether a stock will benefit your portfolio or 401(k) goes beyond just the share price. WSJ markets reporter Karen Langley joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how many professional investors consider a stock's price-to-earnings ratio for a glimpse into its growth potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Feb 14, 2022
10m
Hidden Inflation: How Companies Charge More Without Raising Prices
Companies are finding ways to charge consumers more without actually raising retail prices. WSJ economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how extra fees and surcharges add up to "hidden inflation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Feb 11, 2022
11m
Why Interest on Your Savings Probably Won't Go Up Anytime Soon
An interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve typically means that a boost in interest on savings isn't far behind. But even if the Fed raises rates next month as expected, banks aren't likely to lift interest on savings. WSJ banking reporter Orla McCaffrey joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 10, 2022
9m
Why Car Dealers Are Charging as Much as $10,000 Over Sticker Price
Many auto dealers are raising prices well above the manufacturer's suggested retail price. WSJ automotive-industry reporter Nora Eckert joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why prices are rising so sharply, and how consumers and car makers are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 09, 2022
9m
Student-Loan Repayments Are Resuming Soon. Are You Ready?
The current student-loan repayment suspension period expires May 1. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss steps borrowers can take today to map out a game plan and ease the burden on their personal finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Feb 08, 2022
10m
Why Some Shoppers May See Prices Changing by the Day
More businesses are using a system called dynamic pricing, where they can quickly adjust prices in response to economic factors. WSJ reporter Charity L. Scott joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and what it means for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Feb 07, 2022
9m
How to Find a Mentor in a Virtual World
The pandemic has moved the process of finding a professional mentor almost entirely online. WSJ reporter Ray Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how experts suggest people should prepare before reaching out. Plus, New York resident Priya Jaisinghani explains how she found her mentor, a dean of a prestigious medical school, through social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
14m Feb 04, 2022
14m
The Risks of Rushing Into a Tight Housing Market
Rising rents are leading some frustrated renters to jump into the tight housing market looking for a new home. Personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter tells host J.R. Whalen why financial experts are raising concerns about the negative long-term effects a rush decision can have on your personal finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Feb 03, 2022
8m
Job Hunting in the Pandemic: Don't Overshare
The pandemic has changed the rules surrounding job hunting - including that questions of corporate culture are now front and center. But how much personal information should a job candidate share with a hiring manager? WSJ 'Work & Life' columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to get more details about a future role - without jeopardize your chances of landing the job. L...
10m Feb 01, 2022
10m
Airline Rankings
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10m Jan 31, 2022
10m
How to Measure and Reduce Risk in Your Stock Portfolio
The stock market downturn can put investors with high exposure to stocks in a tight spot. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how financial planners suggest allocating your portfolio to reduce risk, and why so many older Americans have ignored that advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Jan 28, 2022
11m
What Hybrid Work Means for Your Pay and the Future Workplace
Working from home and hybrid work arrangements are popular with employees. WSJ reporter Katie Bindley joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they have changed workers' expectations for pay, and what the post-pandemic workplace could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jan 27, 2022
8m
Don't Have a Credit Report? Now You Can Make Your Own.
The Experian credit-reporting firm will soon allow millions of U.S. consumers without a credit report to create their own and start generating a credit score. The WSJ's AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and the types of financial opportunities it would help consumers access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Jan 26, 2022
13m
Would You Trade Your Personal Data for Cheaper Insurance?
Insurance companies Allstate and John Hancock are partnering to track policyholders' eating and driving habits, and potentially offer them lower life insurance premiums. Insurance-industry reporter Leslie Scism joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the trade-offs of saving money in exchange for sharing personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Jan 25, 2022
13m
Americans Are Loaded With Cash, But With Nowhere to Spend It
After building up record levels of savings during the pandemic, Americans are ready to spend, but inflation and supply issues are throwing obstacles in their way. Host J.R. Whalen discusses the issue with WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher, and is joined by Dr. Ann Kier-Schroeder, whose plans with her husband to build a house have been put on hold. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
12m Jan 24, 2022
12m
Who's Getting Raises and Are They Beating Inflation?
Many employers are raising salaries as they struggle to fill open positions, but higher prices are taking a bigger bite out of weekly paychecks. WSJ economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which employees are finding jobs and whose wage hikes are most likely to beat inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jan 21, 2022
7m
How to Shop for Food and Not Get Squeezed by High Prices
As inflation continues to climb, Americans are spending more of their household budget on food. WSJ personal-finance reporter JJ McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways of going grocery shopping without breaking the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 20, 2022
10m
Companies Boost 401(k) Benefits to Retain Workers
While some companies are increasing wages to lure new workers and retain existing staff, others are increasing contributions they make to employees' 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Jan 19, 2022
9m
From IRA to HSA: Decoding Personal Finance's Alphabet Soup
The finance world is filled with complex terminology, but shortening them to acronyms like HELOC or SPAC doesn't always make them easier to understand. The WSJ's Charles Forelle joins host J.R. Whalen to define some of the acronyms that are often used for investments that can play an important role in your personal finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Jan 18, 2022
14m
How College Enrollment Declines Can Affect Students' Finances
U.S. colleges and universities saw a 3.1% decline in undergraduate enrollment last fall, continuing a long-term downward trend. WSJ higher-education reporter Douglas Belkin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what is driving the numbers lower, and how the decline could affect tuition and students' finances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 14, 2022
10m
It's Almost Time to File Your Taxes. Should You Expect Delays?
The IRS will begin accepting returns for the 2021 tax year on Jan. 24. WSJ tax reporter Richard Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the agency is expecting processing delays, and how you can make sure your tax refund is handled is quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jan 13, 2022
8m
Your Most Valuable Investing Tool in 2022 Could Be Discipline
After the S&P 500 returned nearly 29% last year, some investors might be tempted to pour money into the stock market in the hopes of realizing similar gains in 2022. WSJ "Intelligent Investor" columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why, amid this year's market volatility, more restraint might help investors get ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jan 12, 2022
12m
Credit-Card Lenders Resume Courting Subprime Consumers
Two years after tightening their lending standards at the start of the pandemic, banks and lenders have loosened their requirements and are again embracing riskier borrowers. WSJ's AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how interest rates play a role, and how access to credit can impact subprime consumers' credit scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 11, 2022
10m
How Higher Inflation Will Boost Your Bank Account in 2022
The steep rise in inflation will mean less of an income-tax burden for many people. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss areas of your personal finances that will benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jan 10, 2022
8m
Burned Out at Work? Take a Sabbatical.
More companies are allowing employees to take several months off at a time to recover from stress and anxiety caused by their job. Host J.R. Whalen discusses the trend with WSJ's Katie Bindley, and 28-year-old Juraj Pal talks about the sabbatical he recently took from his startup job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Jan 07, 2022
14m
To Find Your Dream Job in 2022, Know Your Goals
The tight labor market has opened up many more opportunities for job seekers than in previous years. WSJ's Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to get clarity about where you are - and where you want to be - before making a move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jan 06, 2022
8m
Employees Get Cost-of-Living Increases to Fight Inflation
As inflation rises, more companies are giving cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, to their employees. WSJ reporter David Harrison joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the size of the increases and why they are raising red flags with some economists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jan 05, 2022
8m
Want a Raise From Your Boss? Here's How to Ask.
Companies are setting aside more money for wage increases than usual. So how can you be among the workers getting a raise this year? WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should (and shouldn't) say when asking for a pay raise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jan 04, 2022
10m
Credit or Debit: Which Is Better for Your Financial Goals?
Credit cards and debit cards each have their pros and cons, but which is better for younger people seeking to chart out their financial future? WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the uses for each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jan 03, 2022
7m
How Air Travel Has Changed Over the Years, For Better or Worse
As he prepares to retire his "Middle Seat" column after 20 years, the WSJ's Scott McCartney joins host J.R. Whalen to reflect on how developments in the airline industry have affected passengers for better and for worse, and some changes that could be coming to air travel in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13m Dec 30, 2021
13m
Stock Market Outlook: What to Expect in 2022
U.S. stock markets trended higher throughout this past year until inflation and the Omicron Covid-19 variant triggered a series of selloffs. Vanguard Chief Investment Officer Gregory Davis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what investors should expect in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 29, 2021
10m
How to Manage a Bigger Budget in 2022
Many Americans are approaching the new year on more solid financial footing. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on allowing yourself to splurge while still keeping your finances on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 28, 2021
9m
Will Workers Retain the Upper Hand Over Employers in 2022?
An unprecedented number of workers quit their jobs in search of higher pay in 2021, leaving employers with millions of unfilled positions. Tom Gimbel, CEO of the LaSalle Network staffing firm, joins Wall Street Journal Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss what the labor market could look like in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Dec 27, 2021
12m
Will Workers Retain the Upper Hand Over Employers in 2022?
An unprecedented number of workers quit their jobs in search of higher pay in 2021, leaving employers with millions of unfilled positions. Tom Gimbel, CEO of the LaSalle Network staffing firm, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what the labor market could look like in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Dec 27, 2021
12m
FDA Authorizes Merck's At-Home Covid-19 Pill
Plus: U.S. consumer spending rose at a cooler pace in November. Initial jobless claims hold near historic lows. Russian President Vladimir Putin blames the West for Ukraine tensions. J.R. Whalen reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2m Dec 23, 2021
2m
Using 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Will Soon Be on Your Credit Report
Early next year, the credit-reporting firm Equifax will begin figuring consumers' use of "buy now, pay later" programs into their credit reports. The WSJ's AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it could affect consumers' credit scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Dec 23, 2021
12m
How Much to Tip at the Holidays, Even if Money's Tight
People often give year-end gifts in the form of money to service workers they've done business with throughout the year. But this year, not everyone can give as much as they would like. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the new unofficial rules of tipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 22, 2021
9m
How the College Financial-Aid Process Will Be Different This Year
The continued impact of the pandemic on families' finances could add an extra layer of complexity as they and college-bound students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss some important changes in the application process for the upcoming school year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
8m Dec 21, 2021
8m
How Families Are Budgeting for This Year's Holiday Spending
For many people, the holiday season is a time for spending a bit more on gifts, parties and vacations. But with prices on the rise, many families are more focused than ever on their budgets. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss how families at all budget levels are planning out their holiday spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 20, 2021
10m
Online Bitcoin Investment Clubs Aim to Fill Crypto Knowledge Gaps
Thousands of Americans interested in investing in cryptocurrencies have joined social media-based investment groups to learn the basics, including the sector's risks. Lamar Wilson, co-founder of the Black Bitcoin Billionaires group, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what members learn, and how the knowledge has paid off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 17, 2021
9m