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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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Credit-builder cards from companies like Chime Financial and Credit Sesame are promising customers a higher credit score without ever borrowing or paying back any money. Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Heeb joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how these cards work.
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A recent settlement by the National Association of Realtors means home buyers are now responsible for negotiating their agent’s commissions. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what to know before reviewing contracts and reaching an agreement.
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Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has proposed giving families of newborns a $6,000 bonus in the form of a tax credit – an approach that’s been used by a few other countries. With rising child-care costs, will it make a difference? Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.
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More landlords are offering credit card-style incentives to tenants for making timely payments and signing or renewing leases. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss companies and retailers that have partnered with landlords to offer rewards.
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Many Americans in their 50s feel unprepared for retirement because they haven’t been able to put away enough money. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss steps they can take now to boost the value of their portfolio.
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Learn how Gen Z is tackling their debt in the final episode of our three-part series "Gen Z & the Debt Trap." We’ll talk with 20-year old Michenzie Sommerville, who shares how after struggling to keep up with her auto loan, her car was repossessed. We’ll hear from Corebridge Financial on how Gen Zers are using social-media apps like TikTok to learn about financial literacy at a younger age than other generations. Also, financial experts from organizations like the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Financial Therapy Association explain how to manage personal debt and prevent collecting more. Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval hosts.
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How did stocks react to the latest comments from Jerome Powell? And how did Target get shoppers to stores more? Plus, why did investors worry about money manager Franklin Templeton? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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1Many Americans born between 1965 and 1980, often referred to as Gen X, are facing shortfalls in savings as they approach the traditional retirement age. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are in a worse position than the previous generation’s baby boomers were at the same age.
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Credit-card companies like Amex, Chase and Capital One are opening upscale lounges for their high-end customers. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss other exclusive perks being offered.
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Gen Z’s debt won’t just affect them. It could be a problem for everyone. In the second episode of our three-part series “Gen Z & the Debt Trap,” we talk with TransUnion and Credit Karma experts to discuss potential consequences of Gen Z’s debt for past generations and those to come. We’ll also get to know 25-year-old Gaia Jacobs, who says she traded her dream career for a steady job in order to pay off her debt. Plus, we talk with a mental-health professional from the American Psychiatric Association to learn how Gen Zers’ spending habits could be making the problem worse. Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval hosts.
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More students are flocking to university “co-op” programs where they can receive paid full-time work experience. Wall Street Journal reporter Sanvi Bangalore joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how these career-oriented academic models are boosting students' chances of landing a job after graduation.
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A settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors over inflated commissions has changed the way real-estate agents collect payments. Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the deal gives buyers more negotiating power.
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Pets aren’t an afterthought in estate planning anymore. More pet owners are setting aside funds in their wills for their furry friends. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the rise of the pet directive.
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In the first episode of our three part-series “Gen Z & the Debt Trap,” we explore a Credit Karma report that found Gen Z is accumulating debt faster than any other generation. To learn more, we’ll meet Kyle Dillon, a 22-year-old Gen Zer who after leaving home to pursue higher education, accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in debt. We also look at a TransUnion study to see how Gen Zers’ paychecks can’t keep up with inflation, creating dependency on using credit cards. Plus, the St. Louis Federal Reserve shares a surprising advantage Gen Z has over other generations. Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval hosts.
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Why did markets have their best week of the year? And how did investors react to new CEOs at Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret? Plus, how did Donald Trump’s tweets affect Trump Media & Technology? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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They were the generation financially falling behind. But now, millennials have become wealthier than previous generations were at their age. WSJ personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker tells host Ariana Aspuru how the shocking turnaround is influencing their decisions about money.
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Companies are pulling back on hiring hourly roles such as truck drivers, maintenance workers, and cleaners — that were once in high demand. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss this shift in the labor market and how job-seekers can find their next gig.
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A rough day in the stock market like what we saw last week could mean good news for home borrowers in the form of lower mortgage rates. But there are reasons not to expect rates to drop quickly anytime soon. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Telis Demos joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the market forces that impact mortgage rates.
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Clinging to your old college ID isn’t enough to guarantee a discount anymore. WSJ reporter Mengqi Sun joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the high tech efforts used to restrict access to student discounts.
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Most families and students won’t be able to begin filling out federal college financial-aid forms until late fall, the second straight year of such delays. Wall Street Journal higher-education reporter Melissa Korn joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what it could mean for their ability to access funds.
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I don't think you are serving the retail investor with your coverage. Please help her recover from such useless guidance; also the WSJ is presumed to be expert and a trusted reporter.
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2008 was not the only one,So thanks for sharing this bad news,And true but also don't think it just about people not wanting to do so their are several factors that can stop them.Look how everything has risen and like they said stay the course.But scaring everyone is not the way to make people warm and fussy.It's the smart thing but you have some that would rather not listen and waste their money as well.Keep up the Awesome podcast.Maybe instead of making people nervous try and advise them and hopefully they will do so.Or the ones that never take it seriously will start to.Thanks again hopefully people will here better news.