Tax Bill: Your Questions Answered
From joint tax return filing to changes associated with charitable deductions, Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders answers readers' and listeners' moat popular questions regarding the tax overhaul bill that takes effect Jan. 1.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 29, 2017
9m
Free Advice for Job Seekers
Veterans, students and parents seeking employment or a job change have made use of a free hotline provided by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas over the past several years. CEO John Challenger explains some information the hotline provides.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Dec 28, 2017
6m
Online Shopping Sends Textbook Prices Falling
Good news for college students and their parents: textbook prices are falling. The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Chaney says a surge in online comparison shopping has forced booksellers to provide cheaper options.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Dec 27, 2017
7m
Strong Consumer Spending Could Spell Economic Trouble
Wall Street Journal's Justin Lahart explains how consumer confidence this holiday season could mean trouble for the U.S. economy in 2018.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Dec 26, 2017
6m
Forgot Your Bitcoin Password? That Could Be a Problem
Some investors who bought into Bitcoin years ago have since forgotten the passwords to log into their accounts. And that's leaving many unable to cash in - or get out - as the cryptocurrency soars to new highs and falls to new lows. The Wall Street Journal's Stephanie Yang and Alison Sider explain the extremes some investors are going to in an attempt to recover lost passwords.Learn more about ...
12m Dec 25, 2017
12m
Tax Bill: Wise to Spend Extra Money in Your Paycheck?
Bankrate.com's Mark Hamrick details results of a recent report on consumer sentiment, and advises Americans what they should do with extra cash coming to their paycheck as a result of the new tax bill.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 22, 2017
10m
Tax Law: Should You Sell Your House Now?
Wall Street Journal analysis of the GOP tax bill and its impact on several groups, including families, consumers saving for retirement and homeowners considering a sale.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Dec 21, 2017
12m
Bitcoin Too Expensive? There Are Others to Invest In
Wall Street Journal cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna discusses alternative digital currencies benefiting from bitcoin's recent explosive growth, and how some are more stable than others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Dec 20, 2017
10m
Tax Bill: Here Comes the Economic Stimulus
Wall Street Journal Heard in the Street columnist Justin Lahart discusses the direct benefits to the economy from the new tax plan expected in its first year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 19, 2017
9m
Strong Holiday Spending: Outpacing Wage Gains?
Wall Street Journal reporter Sharon Nunn discusses the strong start to the holiday shopping season, including robust numbers posted by big brick-and-mortar retailers. She also measures the strong sales against income gains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Dec 18, 2017
6m
The Best Chromebooks on the Market
Wall Street Journal personal technology editor Wilson Rothman discusses the best Chromebooks currently on the market, and offers advice for parents concerned about security controls on the devices.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Dec 15, 2017
11m
Why We Shouldn't Call This Market Run-Up a 'Trump Rally'
Fisher Investments' Ken Fisher explains misconceptions behind the current stock market. He also explains which sectors investors should seek out to find rewards, and why bitcoin could be a signal that a bear market is edging closer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Dec 14, 2017
11m
Special Fed Coverage: Yellen Press Conference
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will increase interest rates to a range of 1.25%-1.5%. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen, in her final news conference, answered questions on topics such as low inflation, the strength of the stock market and whether the central bank would consider launching its own version of bitcoin.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17m Dec 14, 2017
17m
How GOP Tax Bill Could Complicate Your 2018 Paycheck
Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how proposed changes in the Republican tax bill could disrupt the withholding system and impact workers' paychecks next year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Dec 13, 2017
6m
How Not to Run Out of Money in Retirement
A new survey revealed the surprising fact that half of investors would stop saving for retirement if tax-deferred 401(k) account ended. Wells Fargo Asset Management's Fredrik Axsater explains what steps investors should take so they don't run out of money in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 12, 2017
9m
Get Ready for More Airline Ticket Fees
Wall Street Journal news editor Susan Carey explains new fees that could soon be added to airline tickets, but this time the airlines aren't to blame.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 11, 2017
9m
Bitcoin Futures: Why Some Big Banks Aren't on Board
Despite Bitcoin's skyrocketing value and strong investor interest, some big banks on Wall Street are reluctant to enter the virtual currency's futures market. Wall Street Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Dec 08, 2017
8m
GOP Tax Plan: Schools Bracing for Funding Cuts
The elimination of the state and local tax deduction in the Republican tax proposal could have an adverse effect on schools. Wall Street Journal reporter Michelle Hackman explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5m Dec 07, 2017
5m
Buying a House? Cash Is King
Wall Street Reporter Laura Kusisto explains why buyers across nearly all groups pay in all cash, and details the pros and cons of doing so.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 06, 2017
9m
GOP Tax Plan: Why Cruise Ship Companies Are Winners
Wall Street Journal reporter Kate Davidson details several amendments in the Senate version of the GOP tax bill that provide unexpected benefits for several industries, like cruise ships.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 05, 2017
9m
Will Bitcoin Futures Help Stabilize Volatility?
Two exchanges in Chicago are set to launch Bitcoin futures. Wall Street Journal Reporter Alex Osipovich explains what that means for the future of the cryptocurrency.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Dec 04, 2017
9m
Tax Plan: Highly Taxed States Could Be Hit Hardest
Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders explains the battle over state and local tax deductions within the Republican tax proposal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Dec 01, 2017
6m
Bitcoin's Wild Ride to $11,000: More Volatility to Come?
Wall Street Journal reporter Paul Vigna explains what triggered Bitcoin's wild swings on Wednesday in which the virtual currency soared to $11,000 and finished the day at roughly $9,500.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 30, 2017
9m
Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks: Where's the Smart Money?
Wall Street Journal reporter James Mackintosh discusses the unusual current scenario of growth stocks strongly outperforming value stocks, as well as when value stocks are likely to rebound.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 29, 2017
10m
Loan Growth Slowing at U.S. Banks
Business lending has plunged to its lowest level since the beginning of 2011, despite strong economic indicators like low unemployment and a healthy third-quarter GDP. Wall Street Journal Reporter Christina Rexrode explains why that's puzzling economists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 28, 2017
9m
Holiday Bonuses: Good News and Bad News
Holiday bonuses have increased this year, but the news isn't all good. Accounting Principals president David Alexander discusses the findings from his firm's Holiday Bonus and Hiring Survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 27, 2017
7m
Former CIA Official on Avoiding Credit Card Scammers
Scammers are ready to take advantage of consumers, especially during the holiday season. Cybersecurity expert and former CIA technology director Dr. Eric Cole explains how you can protect yourself from credit card scams and hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Nov 24, 2017
12m
Federal Reserve: Weak Inflation a Worry
Minutes from the last policy meeting indicated that the Federal Reserve is on track for one more rate hike this year. But policymakers were also worried about persistently weak inflation. We get details from the Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 23, 2017
7m
Malls Aren't Going Down Without a Fight
Major shopping centers are spending big to draw shoppers in and compete with online retailers this holiday season. Wall Street Journal Reporter Esther Fung explains just how much they're spending, and whether it's working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 22, 2017
7m
PayPal Branches Out into Robo-Investing
PayPal customers will soon be able to use their accounts to make contributions to Acorns Grow, an automated savings and investment service. Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegair explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Nov 21, 2017
6m
Which Tax Proposals Are Likely to Pass?
We've mostly been talking about how Republican tax plans differ in the House and the Senate. But The Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders explains why it's more important to look at overlap in the plans, to find out which proposals are most likely to pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 20, 2017
7m
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday: What to Buy Each Day
Should you forego turkey and family on Thanksgiving to get the best holiday season 'Doorbuster' deals, or is it wise to wait until Cyber Monday? DealNews's Janice Lieberman explains the best ways to strategize your initial holiday season shopping spree.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14m Nov 17, 2017
14m
Philo Offers a New Option for Cord-Cutters
The streaming service offers entertainment packages, without sports or news, starting at $16 a month. Philo hopes to appeal to audiences craving a la carte options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 16, 2017
9m
Why JP Morgan is Struggling with Chase Pay
Despite spending $100 million on Chase Pay, JP Morgan is struggling to compete against other banks and tech companies who offer similar mobile payment programs. The Wall Street Journal's Emily Glazer explains why JP Morgan is having so much trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Nov 15, 2017
11m
Special Coverage: Mnuchin Says 20% Corporate Tax Is Firm
Special coverage of the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and WSJ Editor in Chief Gerard Baker discuss the GOP tax proposal and the impact on corporations. Mnuchin also comments on Fed chairman-nominee Jerome Powell as well as sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11m Nov 14, 2017
11m
Behind Bitcoin's Latest Fall
To say Bitcoin has has a volatile November would be putting it lightly. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna explains what's behind Bitcoin's latest loss of more than 25 percent over four days, after a dramatic run-up in recent weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15m Nov 14, 2017
15m
How Taxpayers Can Plan for Tax Changes
We don't know how the tax code will change because Congress hasn't yet passed tax reform. But the Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says there are still ways that taxpayers can plan ahead for next year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Nov 13, 2017
9m
Few Americans Have the Urge to Splurge for Holiday Gifts
A survey by CreditCards.com finds just a bare majority of Americans will buy a gift that costs at least 50 dollars this holiday season. And that frugality also includes many upper income households, according to Matt Schulz of CreditCards.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 10, 2017
7m
One Loser in Tax Overhaul: California Housing Markets
A couple of studies say California's biggest housing markets figure to be among the losers if the GOP's tax reform bill becomes law. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto says the reason is the bill's limits on mortgage-interest deduction.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m Nov 09, 2017
6m
House Tax Measure Faces Numerous Hurdles
The House GOP tax overhaul bill faces many hurdles to passage by year's end. That's because there are disagreements over issues such as deductions, the child tax credit and pass-through income. We get details from the Wall Street Journal's Siobhan Hughes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Nov 08, 2017
8m
Strong Economy Spurs More Selling, Spending
A strong economy is encouraging S&P 500 firms to sell and spend more, but profits aren't rising as quickly in the fourth quarter as they were earlier this year. Wall Street Journal Reporter Theo Francis explains why.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 07, 2017
7m
GOP Tax Plan: Winners and Losers
Who comes away as winners and losers from the House Republican tax proposal? Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7m Nov 06, 2017
7m
Your Best Holiday Vacation Bets
Several Caribbean destinations are still recovering from a damaging hurricane season, causing travel bookings to pick up in other areas, like Jamaica. The Wall Street Journal's Scott McCartney talks about what you need to know if you're looking to travel this holiday season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 03, 2017
10m
U.S. Homeownership Inches Higher: Start of a Trend?
The U.S. homeownership rate inched higher for the second consecutive quarter, but should we expect that to continue? The Wall Street Journal's Laura Kusisto explains how buyers are not deterred by the difficulty in finding an affordable home, and why the current market benefits renters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10m Nov 02, 2017
10m
Prepared for a Rainy Day? U.S. Savings Rate Remarkably Low
The Wall Street Journal's Spencer Jakab explains why the savings rate among U.S. consumers is remarkably low, and why an increase in savings could mean bad news for Wall Street.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12m Nov 01, 2017
12m
Halloween: What Are the Scariest Credit Card Rewards Deals?
Do consumers fear data breaches more than spiders? WalletHub's Jill Gonzalez outlines what concerns consumers the most, as well as the least ideal credit card rewards programs currently in the marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 31, 2017
9m
Dow's Reward to Risk Ratio at Historic Levels
The Wall Street Journal's Chris Dieterich explains the Sharpe ratio and how it measures levels of reward and risk in the stock market. He notes that while there is little risk in the current market climate, history tells us to expect a change.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 30, 2017
9m
Jobs Growth Led By Heath Care in Coming Decade
Health-related jobs in areas such as home health care and hospitals will grow by about 3.7 million jobs by 2026, according to a new report released by the Labor Department. The Wall Street Journal's Sharon Nunn has the latest on further jobs growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4m Oct 27, 2017
4m
You Make How Much? Pay Becoming Transparent in the Workplace
Wall Street Journal reporter Kelsey Gee discusses the growing trend of the sharing of salary information in the workplace among employees, most notably millennials, and how companies have become more transparent about compensation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9m Oct 26, 2017
9m
Natural Gas Prices Could Rise This Winter Despite Glut
The Wall Street Journal's Spencer Jakab explains how supply and demand could play a more significant role in the price of natural gas than weather this winter season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8m Oct 25, 2017
8m