The Best and Worst Cities for Retirement
Arlington, Virginia is number one on Bankrate.com's new survey of best places to spend your retirement. Bankrate's Jill Cornfield runs down the list of best and worst retirement locations and said cost of living, health care and climate were some of the key factors in ranking cities.
7m Jun 28, 2016
7m
Brexit's Aftershock Rocks the Global Markets
The Moneybeat podcast assesses the post-Brexit aftershock of the global markets.
6m Jun 27, 2016
6m
You Still Love Paper Statements for Credit Cards
In this digital age, a survey shows 93 million credit card holders are still getting paper statements for their accounts. Matt Schultz from CreditCards.com joins John Wordock with survey details.
6m Jun 27, 2016
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Strategist: Brexit Means More Volatility Ahead
Sameer Samana at Wells Fargo Investment Management says Britain's exit from the European Union will mean volatility for quite some time. But he thinks global economies will bounce back in the second half and U.S. stocks will also do well.
7m Jun 25, 2016
7m
Global Trade Seen Taking a Big Hit from Brexit
Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at Charles Schwab, says Britain's exit from the European Union could put up big barriers to international trade and hurt global economies.
6m Jun 24, 2016
6m
How to Vacation With the Whole Family
Watching Your Wealth: Misty Belles of luxury travel network, Virtuoso, discusses the growing trend of multi-generational travel and the best ways to vacation with the whole family.
6m Jun 24, 2016
6m
Jim Keegan on Brexit and the Impact on Your 401(k)
As Britain votes on whether to exit the European Union on Thursday, Jim Keegan at Seix Investment Advisors joins John Wordock to examine the potential impact on your retirement accounts.
6m Jun 23, 2016
6m
Homes Are Now Unaffordable in One in Five Counties
Homes have become unaffordable for buyers in 18% of counties in the U.S. So says Daren Blomquist at RealtyTrac. He joins John Wordock to look at home prices in many key cities.
6m Jun 23, 2016
6m
McMillan: Brexit Do's and Don'ts for Investors
With Britain voting Thursday on whether to leave the European Union, Brad McMillan offers insights on how you should monitor events. The chief investment officer for Commonwealth Financial Network joins John Wordock with do's and don'ts.
6m Jun 22, 2016
6m
Employers Cut Back on Wellness Programs
Workplace wellness programs were all the rage the past few years. But the Wall Street Journal's Rachel Emma Silverman, citing a survey, says companies have cut back on benefits including flu shots, health coaching and 24-hour nurse hotlines.
8m Jun 22, 2016
8m
Analyzing Yellen's Go-Slow Approach on Rate Hikes
Bob Brusca of Fact & Opinion Economics talks about Janet Yellen's Congressional testimony, during which the Fed chair said a cautious approach to raising interest rates was appropriate, given the economy still faces some headwinds.
6m Jun 21, 2016
6m
Brexit Fires Up the Markets. What's Next?
Moneybeat: Charles Forelle joins the show from London to discuss how Brexit polling and the changing tides of public opinion have impacted the markets.
7m Jun 21, 2016
7m
Bill Stone Previews Brexit, Yellen on Capitol Hill
Bill Stone, chief investment strategist at PNC Asset Management Group, joins John Wordock to offer insights on the Brexit vote in the U.K. and Janet Yellen's appearances before Congress.
6m Jun 20, 2016
6m
Mortgage Refis Return. Thanks, Low Interest Rates.
Banks expect home buying and refinancings to rise from previous projections for the year, as interest rates continue to plummet. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis has the latest.
8m Jun 20, 2016
8m
What You Should Watch This Week: Yellen, Brexit
Sam Stovall at S&P Global Market Intelligence joins John Wordock to preview what investors should watch this coming week.
6m Jun 18, 2016
6m
Does a Week of Tragic News Impact the Markets?
James Mackintosh and Jon Sindreu join Paul Vigna, Stephen Grocer and Chuck Jaffe from London to discuss how the markets respond to tragedy in the wake of the recent events in Orlando and the U.K.
7m Jun 17, 2016
7m
How Should U.S. Investors Play the Brexit Vote?
Scott Wren, senior global equity strategist at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute, offers insights on the United Kingdom's upcoming vote on whether to leave the European Union. He talks to John Wordock.
7m Jun 17, 2016
7m
The Big Brexit Vote: What Will it All Mean?
Richard Barley and Paul Davies join Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos from London to talk about what the Brexit vote means for the world economy, Britain and global banks.
7m Jun 16, 2016
7m
It Costs a Lot of Money to Get to Work
Going to work - getting dressed, commuting, lunch, daycare, coffee break - takes a bite out of your paycheck. A CareerBuilder survey finds workers on average spend more than three thousand dollars annually just to go to work. Jennifer Grasz of CareerBuilder has the details.
6m Jun 16, 2016
6m
Big Tax Deadbeats Won't Lose Their Passports. Yet.
If you're seriously delinquent on IRS tax payments, you could lose your passport, thanks to a law enacted by Congress on January 1st. But Laura Saunders of the Wall Street Journal says your passport could be safe for now. There are no reports of enforcement, likely because the IRS and the State Department are still working on crafting regulations.
5m Jun 15, 2016
5m
Bill Stone: Fed Meeting, Interest Rates, Brexit
A look ahead at the market with PNC Asset Management's Chief Investment Strategist Bill Stone. We break down the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting, the odds of a rate hike and how a possible Brexit is already effecting stocks.
4m Jun 14, 2016
4m
Microsoft's Biggest Deal Ever
Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer get the latest from Dana Cimilluca on Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion -- it's biggest get ever.
5m Jun 13, 2016
5m
What the LinkedIn Deal Means for Investors
Microsoft is buying the social media network LinkedIn for $26 billion. A&G Capital's President and CIO Hilary Kramer tells us what she thinks the deal means for tech stocks and venture capital overall.
6m Jun 13, 2016
6m
Guess How Many Millennials Don't Own Credit Cards
Bankrate.com analyst Mike Cetera joins John Wordock to discuss a new survey looking at which Americans tend to own credit cards these days.
5m Jun 13, 2016
5m
How Investors Should Prepare for the Fed This Week
Brian Battle, director of trading at Performance Trust Capital Partners, joins John Wordock from Chicago to talk about the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting this coming week.
6m Jun 11, 2016
6m
The Tina Effect: What's Yield Got to Do With It?
Heard on the Street: Miriam Gottfried and Spencer Jakab sit down with Justin Lahart and Steve Russolillo to delve into the market's current driving force known as the "Tina" effect, which stands for "there is no alternative."
5m Jun 10, 2016
5m
U.S. Credit Card Debt Could Hit $1 Trillion in '16
A new study shows Americans are racking up credit card debt in a big way. We could have a trillion dollars in outstanding balances by year's end, says WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez. She joins John Wordock.
5m Jun 09, 2016
5m
Paul Christopher: Summertime Stock Market Preview
What should investors expect from the market this summer? We talk oil, interest rates, election jitters and Brexit with Wells Fargo Investment Institute's Global Market Strategist Paul Christopher.
5m Jun 08, 2016
5m
Hulbert: No Such Thing as Summer Rally for Stocks
Think a Summer Rally is coming to Wall Street? Think again, says Mark Hulbert. The MarketWatch senior columnist joins John Wordock to debunk the notion of a Summer Rally.
8m Jun 08, 2016
8m
How to Teach Your Kids About Their Trust Fund
Watching Your Wealth's Veronica Dagher talks with Lisa Osofsky, a financial advisor who counsels wealthy families on how to talk to children about their trusts.
5m Jun 07, 2016
5m
Analyzing Janet Yellen's Post-Jobs Data Speech
In the wake of Friday's bad May jobs report, Janet Yellen's speech Monday in Philadelphia was closely watched for clues about possible future rate hikes. MoneyBeat's Paul Vigna and Stephen Grocer discuss the speech with the Wall Street Journal's Ben Eisen and Spencer Jakab.
6m Jun 07, 2016
6m
Preparing for the Next Bear Market: What to Do Now
Brad McMillan, chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, has been thinking about the next bear market. He joins John Wordock to discuss what investors should do now to prepare.
7m Jun 07, 2016
7m
Study Says Co-Signed Loans Hurt Many Credit Scores
A new Bankrate study suggests nearly 40% of co-signers end up stuck with at least part of the bill. It also found more than a quarter of cosigners wound up with a lower credit score because of late or missed payments from the primary borrower.
3m Jun 06, 2016
3m
Investor Expectations Following the Bad Jobs Data
Liz Miller of Summit Place Financial Advisors tells the Wall Street Journal that investors must adjust their expectations concerning a possible Fed interest rate hike. Rates had been expected to rise at this month's meeting, until May's disappointing jobs report.
5m Jun 04, 2016
5m
What Should Investors Do After Dismal Jobs Report?
How should investors greet the worse than expected May jobs news? Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at Wells Capital Management, joins John Wordock with insights.
8m Jun 03, 2016
8m
The New Oil Traders: Moms and Millennials
The rebound in crude prices is drawing investors to exchange traded products. The Wall Street Journal's Ben Eisen, Nicole Friedman and Saumya Vaishampayan provide their perspective and talk about some of the surprises of reporting this story.
7m Jun 03, 2016
7m
Auto Sales: Is the Boom Really Done?
After a years-long rally, auto sales slumped in May. Heard on the Street's Charley Grant joins Miriam Gottfried and Alex Frangos on this week's podcast to discuss future trends in auto sales.
5m Jun 02, 2016
5m
What Are Top Home-Buying Markets for Millennials?
Millennials face financial hurdles to home ownership. But National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun says becoming a first-time homeowner is currently more feasible in some less expensive metro areas.
8m Jun 02, 2016
8m
Employers Step In to Help Workers Pay Off Debts
The Wall Street Journal's Rachel Emma Silverman says a handful of companies are offering financially-strapped workers low-interest loans to help pay off student loans or to pay for things such as car repairs and health expenses.
9m Jun 02, 2016
9m
Tips on Impact Investing and Philanthropy
Acumen's Jacqueline Novogratz walks Veronica Dagher through impact investing and explains why why its one of the biggest trends in philanthropy these days.
6m Jun 01, 2016
6m
Chuck Carlson: What to Watch for Stocks in June
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has advanced four straight months. But Chuck Carlson, head of Horizon Investment Services, says you should keep an eye on the Dow Transports. He joins John Wordock to also talk about the Fed and tech stocks.
8m Jun 01, 2016
8m
The Best and Worst Cities for 'Staycations'
So what are the best and worst cities for staying home instead of going on vacation? WalletHub ranks the cities, using metrics such as recreation, food, entertainment and cultural options and, of course, costs. The Wall Street Journal talks with WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez.
8m Jun 01, 2016
8m
What Major Cities Are Enjoying Home Price Gains?
Some cities in the West are seeing double-digit price gains. David Blitzer, managing director for S&P Dow Jones Indices, joins John Wordock to break down the latest S&P/Case-Shiller report.
7m May 31, 2016
7m
Investing? How Should You View the U.S. Economy?
Scott Wren, senior global equity strategist at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute, talks about the U.S. economy over the next few months and what sectors investors should consider. He joins John Wordock.
8m May 31, 2016
8m
Money Saving Tips on a Car Purchase
Memorial Day is one of the busiest car buying days of the year. Personal finance website WalletHub compared loan and lease offers from more than 150 lenders. Analyst Jill Gonzalez tells us what they learned.
4m May 30, 2016
4m
What Are Investors Watching This Week?
Stocks struggled to hold onto gains Friday after more clues from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that an interest rate hike may be coming. Bryn Mawr Trust CIO Ernie Cecilia shares his thoughts on what investors should expect in the weeks ahead.
6m May 28, 2016
6m
Should You Be Bullish or Bearish on Stocks?
Investors these days aren't bearish or bullish - they're confused. On the Friday Food Fight, the MoneyBeat crew looks at the results of the latest investor sentiment poll, and finds that years of crisis, government half-measures and stagnating economies have left investors thoroughly confused about where to turn next.
5m May 27, 2016
5m
The Sports Authority Sets Deadline for Gift Cards
The Sports Authority is closing all its stores this summer. And MarketWatch retail reporter Tonya Garcia says a key deadline is approaching if you have gift cards. She talks to John Wordock.
5m May 27, 2016
5m
Oil at $50 a Barrel. Do We Hear 60?
With oil back above $50 a barrel for the first time in 2016, Spencer Jakab talks with Heard on the Street's David Reilly and Aaron Back about supply disruptions that have helped fuel this rally.
5m May 26, 2016
5m
The Home Value Gender Gap
A new analysis by RealtyTrac.com finds that homes owned by single men on average are valued 10 percent more than homes owned by single women. And Daren Blomquist, senior VP at RealtyTrac, tells the Wall Street Journal that the gender gap widens as homes appreciate in value.
7m May 26, 2016
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