Wsj Your Money Briefing

Preparing your tax return is an exercise in navigating details and ensuring accuracy. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss her experience in preparing her own tax forms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How did Lyft's stock respond to a typo in the company's earnings report? And what does an activist investor have planned for JetBlue? Plus, is Robinhood out of the woods? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gas prices are falling, but nearly every other cost associated with owning a car, namely auto insurance, is increasing. Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Employees who feel ill have a tough choice: face criticism if they come to work and possibly infect co-workers, or take the blame for burdening their colleagues with more work if they stay home. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More people, both single and married, say they’re treating themselves for Valentine’s Day this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Suzanne Kapner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the holiday is getting a makeover.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To boost productivity and worker engagement in workplace meetings, more companies are scrapping traditional formats and using technology like motion detection cameras. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The way we talk to our friends about money often changes as we get older and shift careers. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to have sensitive conversations about your finances in your social circles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why is DocuSign tightening its belt? And what connects McDonald’s with the war in Gaza? Plus, what’s driving Disney’s growth? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Swedish coffee ritual called “fika” may be the key to workplace happiness? Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Marie Chaker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the cultural tradition may help increase productivity and innovation.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Millions of student-loan borrowers owe a collective $1.6 trillion on their loans. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss several repayment programs available.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Errors on your tax return can result in penalties and, in some cases, an audit by the IRS. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to avoid mistakes when preparing your taxes.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some Amazon Prime customers are questioning the value of their membership in light of annual-fee increases. Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions Prime customers should ask to determine if their subscription is worth it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More people are signing up for managed 401(k) accounts that create investment portfolios based on their individual needs. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did GM raise its outlook for 2024? And in a week of big tech earnings, what’s behind the market’s different reactions to Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft versus Meta and Amazon? Plus, why has Norfolk Southern become the target of an activist investor? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve is expected to begin reducing interest rates later this year as it gauges the rate of inflation. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how prospective home buyers can take advantage of the delay and secure attractive mortgage rates now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unusually mild winter in the U.S. allowed the country’s natural-gas supply to grow and kept home heating bills low. Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Dezember joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss natural-gas uses beyond heating that can impact demand and prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The price you see on an airline’s website isn’t always the same as the one on your credit card’s travel portal. WSJ reporter Jacob Passy joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why prices may vary and the tricky math behind booking trips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IRS has created a new tax-filing site. But how does it stack up to popular tax filing options like TurboTax? Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin tested it out and joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what eligible filers can expect from the free online service.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To better manage their finances, some people are going public with their spending goals. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the concept of “loud budgeting.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purchasing something while telling yourself YOLO, or “you only live once,” might cause someone to feel guilty about money they spent impulsively, or worse, derail their long-term financial planning. WSJ’s Bourree Lam and Julia Carpenter, authors of “The New Rules of Money,” join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to identify your spending patterns, allowing you to YOLO responsibly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.