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WSJ Your Money Briefing

WSJ Your Money Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.
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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Cryptocurrency as a 401(k) Investment Option: Pros and Cons
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11/07/22 • 8 min

Fidelity, the nation’s largest 401(k) plan provider, has begun offering bitcoin in its investment menus. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what people should consider before investing in crypto, and how their employers are approaching the investment option.

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Finance and career experts say high inflation and a hot job market make this an ideal time to ask for a raise. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on what workers should, and should not, include in their argument when negotiating with the boss for a pay bump.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - New Apps Teach Investing Basics

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03/17/21 • 7 min

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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Consumers Hate Fees, But Are Willing to Pay Them Anyway
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06/27/23 • 8 min

Research shows that even when consumers know that taxes and fees will be tacked on to a product’s cost at checkout, they’re more likely to pay the bill instead of researching a better price. WSJ columnist Josh Zumbrun joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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Many borrowers fear they may have to defer financial goals when they resume making student-loan payments. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by borrower Trey Watson and WSJ personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker.

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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Lenders Loosening Mortgage Eligibility Requirements
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04/04/22 • 9 min

Rising home prices and higher interest rates are keeping many would-be homebuyers on the sidelines and waiting on applying for mortgages. WSJ's Orla McCaffrey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what many lenders are doing to drum up business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WSJ Your Money Briefing - College-Related Tax Deductions: Are You Eligible?
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04/05/22 • 10 min

Families of college students may be in line for tax deductions and credits on their 2021 taxes , but understanding the rules surrounding eligibility can be complex. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Inflation Pushes More Americans to Dip Into Savings
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07/06/22 • 9 min

After building up record levels of savings over the first two years of the pandemic, many Americans are spending down that cash cushion to deal with inflation. WSJ reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R. Whalen to explain what that means for people’s finances.


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - Why Consumers Are Willing to Pay More for Some Brands
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06/10/22 • 10 min

Inflation is weighing on consumers’ finances, but some shoppers are still willing to pay rising prices on brands they like. But not all. The Drucker Institute’s Rick Wartzman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the challenges this poses to companies that often pass higher costs on to shoppers. 


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WSJ Your Money Briefing - What’s News in Markets: Weak Coffee, Advantage Lost, AI Push
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05/04/24 • 5 min

Why did Starbucks’ latest earnings leave a bitter taste for some investors? And how did healthcare turn unhealthy for CVS? Plus, how did artificial intelligence boost Amazon and Apple? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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FAQ

How many episodes does WSJ Your Money Briefing have?

WSJ Your Money Briefing currently has 1091 episodes available.

What topics does WSJ Your Money Briefing cover?

The podcast is about News, Business News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on WSJ Your Money Briefing?

The episode title 'Cryptocurrency as a 401(k) Investment Option: Pros and Cons' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on WSJ Your Money Briefing?

The average episode length on WSJ Your Money Briefing is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of WSJ Your Money Briefing released?

Episodes of WSJ Your Money Briefing are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of WSJ Your Money Briefing?

The first episode of WSJ Your Money Briefing was released on Sep 28, 2020.

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