Tapping Your Mortgage for Cash Faces New Restrictions
The ability of homeowners to withdraw cash when refinancing their mortgage will face new restrictions in September. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Aug 02, 2019
6m
Interest Rates: Fed's Cut Could Mean Higher Bond Yields
Wall Street Journal reporter Sam Goldfarb explains why some investors see the Federal Reserve's 0.25% interest rate cut as a path toward higher bond yields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Aug 01, 2019
7m
Bosses Rarely Take 'Mental Health Days' Off; They Should
Entrepreneurial and managerial burnout can negatively impact staff and production. Workplace and career psychologist Andrea Goeglein discusses why managers are reluctant to take mental health days, and how not doing so can put them in negative light with their superiors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jul 31, 2019
8m
Why You Should Consider a 'Solo 401(k)'
Wall Street Journal contributor Jeff Brown explains the advantages and benefits of a 'solo 401(k)', and why freelancers in a gig economy should especially consider opening one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jul 30, 2019
10m
U.S. Public Pensions: Victims of Rosy Future Predictions?
Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab explains how overconfident economic predictions may have contributed to the current scenario where U.S. state and local pensions have less than 73% of the assets they need to fund future obligations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jul 29, 2019
8m
Relationship Pricing: Banks Want to Be Your Everything
Wall Street Journal reporter Katy McLaughlin explains how banks increasingly offer attractive, relationship pricing in the hopes of being the banker, mortgage lender and financial adviser to a customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jul 26, 2019
10m
Here's How to Travel the World at 90% Off
Wall Street Journal 'Middle Seat' columnist Scott McCartney discusses some perks enjoyed by airline employees, including nearly free tickets to destinations of their choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Jul 25, 2019
9m
Interest Rate Chatter: It Boosts Gold and Yen Prices, Too
Word of a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve has boosted prices of commodities and currencies, like the Japanese Yen, as well as stocks. Wall Street Journal Ira By Ira Iosebashvili explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jul 24, 2019
8m
The Downside of Lower Mortgage Rates for Banks
Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains how lower mortgage rates can negatively impact banks' mortgage servicing businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jul 23, 2019
6m
Marriage Taxes: Should Couples Say "I Don't" Instead?
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how couples who choose to remain single can reap substantial tax benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jul 22, 2019
7m
Interest Rates: July Data Adds Confusion to Fed-Watching
Some investors have predicted a 25-basis point interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in late July, while others feel a 50-basis point move is possible. Markets reporter Akane Otani explains how July's economic data has cast uncertainty on the Fed's next move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jul 19, 2019
6m
Shale Production Slows as Oil Rigs Go Inactive
Wall Street Journal energy reporter Stephanie Yang explains why the number of active oil rigs in the U.S. has fallen to a 17-month low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jul 18, 2019
7m
Corporate Pensions Could Suffer From Lower Interest Rates
Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Lauren Silva Laughlin explains how an expected interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve could negatively impact corporate pension funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jul 17, 2019
6m
Lower Interest Rates Likely to Curb Banks' Earnings
Wall Street Journal reporter Telis Demos explains the relationship between a potential interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve, what banks charge to loan money, deposit rates they give to consumers, and banks' earnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jul 16, 2019
10m
Is the Party Over? Earnings Could Sour Wall Street's Mood
Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart explains how some on Wall Street have not priced in the likelihood of disappointing second-quarter earnings from many companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jul 15, 2019
6m
Your 401(k) Plan Is Getting More Income Options
Annuities, essentially guaranteed monthly income for as long as a retiree lives, are coming to 401(k) plans. Wall Street Journal reporter Yuka Hayashi explains how annuities could be beneficial to retirees unable to cover their basic living expenses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jul 12, 2019
8m
Health Law: Court Comments Cloud Stocks' Future
Comments by a federal appeals court on the Affordable Care Act could paint a very cloudy future for health care stocks. Heard on the Street columnist Charley Grant explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jul 11, 2019
7m
Fire Up the Grill! Propane Prices Have Simmered Down
Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Dezember explains why propane prices have dropped by about 50% in the past year, and how the U.S. became the world's largest supplier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jul 10, 2019
7m
Bank Stocks Might Not Be as Cheap as They Appear
Have shares of the big banks priced in enough of a possibility of economic bad news on the horizon? Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back explains how not forecasting negative events could make the stocks appear cheaper than they actually are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jul 09, 2019
7m
Gen Z in the Workplace: College Grads Supervising Seniors?
The arrival of Generation Z (those born after 1997) in the workplace means there could be as many as five generations working at a company simultaneously. XpertHR's Robert Teachout explains how employers can better understand the needs of different generations and overcome hurdles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jul 08, 2019
12m
Vacation With Your Siginifcant Other: Who Pays for What?
Wall Street Journal 'Young Money' columnist Kevin McAllister discusses the dilemma often facing people vacationing with friends or romantic partners regarding how expenses are divided. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Jul 05, 2019
9m
Food Companies Bet on Americans Getting 'the Munchies'
Food companies are investing in the snacking industry, even as growth in the category has been uneven. Wall Street Journal reporter Micah Maidenberg explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jul 02, 2019
8m
Americans' Spending Is Up, But Fears Persist
Wall Street Journal economics reporter Sarah Chaney explains what's driving consumer spending, which rose in April and May, and what may cause them to curtail spending later his year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jul 01, 2019
6m
Wall Street in 2019: A Look Ahead to the 2nd Half
Federated chief equity market strategist Phil Orlando looks ahead to Wall Street in the second half of 2019 and what challenges potentially facing investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jun 28, 2019
10m
Options Traders Don't See This Market Rally Ending Soon
Wall Street Journal reporter Gunjan Banerji explains what is spurring optimism among options traders with regard to the future of the current market rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 27, 2019
7m
Can't Buy Me Love? Facebook Aims to Firm Up User Support
Facebook's anticipated significant advertising ramp-up is intended to secure its existing user base. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Laura Forman discusses challenges the social media giant faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jun 26, 2019
6m
Why Investors Feel Glum Even as Markets Flirt With Records
Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani explains why market observers and investors are pessimistic about the rest of 2019, even as the major markets approach record territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 25, 2019
7m
Workers Not Threatened by Artificial Intelligence
Half of workers polled feel A.I. and automation will not have a negative impact on their jobs. Robert Half's Paul McDonald explains how workers and managers actually feel new technology will increase workers' productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 24, 2019
7m
Gold Prices Are Glittering as Fed Talks Interest Rate Cuts
Gold prices have surged to nearly six-year highs as the Federal Reserve considers reducing interest rates. Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Wallace explains other commodities whose prices have also risen, and others whose prices have not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 21, 2019
7m
Possible Interest Rates Cuts to Come: How to Invest
PGIM Fixed Income chief investment strategist Robert Tipp explains how investors can play the market to be in position for expected interest rate reductions over the next 12 to 16 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Jun 20, 2019
12m
Why Private Equity Megafunds Aren't Beating the Market
Wall Street Journal reporter Miriam Gottfried explains why private equity megafunds (minimum $10 billion) have struggled in recent years to beat the public markets in investment returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jun 19, 2019
8m
Gucci's Hottest Sales Location: The Airport
Air passengers with extra time are spending billions buying luxury goods in airport terminals. Wall Street Journal reporter Sharon Terlep explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jun 18, 2019
6m
Uber, Lyft Stocks in Line for Millions in Index Cash
Companies whose IPOs occured on or before May 10, incluing Uber and Lyft, are set to join the FTSE Russell 1000 and 2000 indexes. Wall Street Journal reporter Corrie Driebush explains how that could impact their share prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jun 17, 2019
8m
Companies Helping Workers Build Emergency Funds
More companies are offering financial incentives to employees to encourage them to open savings and retirement account. Wall Street Journal retirement reporter Anne Tergesen explains how the companies benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jun 14, 2019
8m
IPO Market Could Be a Lifeline for Neiman Marcus, PetSmart
Wall Street Journal reporter Soma Biswas explains how the IPOs of properties owned by struggling retailers Neiman Marcus and PetSmart could help patch financial tensions between the companies and their creditors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 13, 2019
7m
Crowdsourcing Often Sparks New Business Ideas
In addition to relying on research and development staff to conceive new business ideas, many companies are tapping into the brainpower of rank-and-file workers to help move forward. Wall Street Journal news editor Henry Williams has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Jun 12, 2019
6m
Frackers Drill for Cash Elsewhere After Wall Street Exits
Wall Street Journal energy reporter Rebecca Elliott explains how fracking companies have had to search elsewhere for cash after Wall Street investors became impatient waiting for the companies to report profits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Jun 10, 2019
9m
Millennials vs. Baby Boomers: The Investment Challenge
Should you put your money in shares of companies that serve millennials (born from 1981-1996) or baby boomers (born in the 1940s)? Heard on the Street columnist Mike Bird discusses a pair of portfolios created to track each age group's habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Jun 07, 2019
10m
Farming in 2019: The Farmer's Almanac Doesn't Apply
This year's extremely wet planting season and catastrophic flooding has caused farmers, as well as investors, to cast aside traditional planning tools like The Farmer's Almanac to gauge weather. Heard on the Street's Lauren Silva Laughlin explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 06, 2019
7m
Square's Receipts Are Going to the Wrong People
Mistyped credit card numbers or newly assigned phone numbers have caused receipts generated by the Square payment processing app to wind up in unintended hands. Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegair explains how the wayward receipts have resulted in blown gift surprises, or problems more serious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Jun 05, 2019
7m
Vocational High Schools Allow Students to Enter Workforce
A $16 million campus in Dallas is one of several public schools that have opened vocational and career centers nationwide to serve students who want to skip college and go right into the workforce. Wall Street Journal reporter K-12 reporter Tawnell Hobbs explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jun 04, 2019
8m
Roth 401(k): Your Questions Answered
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders answers some of the mountain of letters and emails sent in following her previous podcast in which she detailed differences between traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Jun 03, 2019
8m
College Enrollment Down for the 7th Straight Year
The Wall Street Journal's Jake Holland explains what's behind the extended decline in college enrollment across the U.S. and the pronounced effect on smaller schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m May 31, 2019
6m
How Much Money Would You Need to Be 'Wealthy'?
The latest Charles Schwab modern wealth survey highlights a disconnect between the perceptions of ourselves and our actual behaviors when it comes to investing and savings. Schwab's Terri Kallsen also explains how Americans define wealth and what they feel it takes to be wealthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m May 30, 2019
9m
REITs Betting Big on the Mortgage Market
Real estate investment trusts, also known as REITs, are stepping up their investment in the mortgage market at levels not seen since 2013. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m May 29, 2019
9m
$3.75M Signing Bonus: The Red-Hot Competition for CFOs
Silicon Valley companies are struggling to find chief financial officers with the right set of diverse skills to help bring them to the public markets. CFO Journal editor Jack Hagel discusses the fierce competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m May 28, 2019
8m
U.S.-China Trade Spat: Wall Street Senses a Deal
There are specific signals present that indicate Wall Street is not in panic mode sees a trade agreement between the U.S. and China as likely. Reporter Akane Otani explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m May 24, 2019
8m
Should a Financial Adviser Inherit a Client's Assets?
A Wall Street Journal report detailing a financial adviser's inheritance of 25% of a client's assets has resulted in Congress getting involved to potentially change the law. Journal reporter Gretchen Morgenson has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m May 23, 2019
8m
Savings Account Interest Rates Are Headed Lower
Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Prang explains why interest rates on savings and CDs are likely to move lower, and has tips for still finding attractive rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m May 22, 2019
6m
SEC Has Only Collected Half of $20 Billion in Fines
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has only been able to collect about half of the $20 billion in fines it has levied in the past five years. Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m May 21, 2019
7m