Wsj Your Money Briefing

Asking parents for money can be an awkward conversation. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what to consider before hitting up Mom and Dad, and reasons why asking parents for money may not be a good idea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Food prices continue to rise, and yet American households throw out roughly $150 worth of groceries per month, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of data from BLS and ReFED, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to rein in your grocery spending to avoid wasting food and your money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Financial professionals suggest Americans who’ve set a goal to rein in spending in 2024 should track their spending more carefully, especially as their income rises. WSJ personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss “lifestyle creep.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Positive corporate earnings reports and the Federal Reserve leaning toward lowering interest rates helped propel stocks higher in the fourth quarter of 2023. “WSJ’s Take on the Week” host Dion Rabouin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss factors that are likely to impact stocks in 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mortgage rates came down from their peak in 2023, but it may not be enough to increase inventory and allow prospective buyers as well as current renters to make a purchase. Wall Street Journal housing reporters Nicole Friedman and Will Parker join 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.

After several years of growth, the U.S. labor market cooled in 2023. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by LaSalle Network staffing firm founder and CEO Tom Gimbel, and NYU professor Tessa West, to discuss what raises, hiring and the use of AI are likely to look like in 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The rate of inflation fell by roughly half in 2023, but prices still take a sizable bite out of many Americans' finances. WSJ economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what people can expect in 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Nippon Steel get U.S. Steel? Why did FedEx cut its outlook? And is it game over for China’s gaming stocks? Host Charley Grant 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.

People with outstanding tax bills going back to 2020 won’t have to pay penalties under a plan announced by the IRS. WSJ reporter Ashlea Ebeling 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.

This month’s stock market rally has significantly boosted 401(k) and IRA balances for many Americans. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why financial professionals suggest people not check their retirement accounts too often, even in good times.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Individual investors can reduce their tax bill when filing in 2024 by selling certain assets and choosing between the standard deduction or itemizing their deductions. Wall Street Journal columnist Laura Saunders 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.

Amid the small talk of holiday-season get-togethers, someone is bound to ask about your job. WSJ “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to be positive and tell the truth, even if your job situation is less than ideal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With bond yields at high levels, many longtime investors are switching from stocks to bonds. But is now the right time for newer investors to jump in? WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what investors young and old need to know about investing in bonds right now. 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.

Which toy makers had a not-so-jolly start to the Christmas season? And what happened to the pandemic-era darling Pfizer? Plus, which sector gained most from the Federal Reserve's latest-rate decision? 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.

People online are faking it till they make it when it comes to their applying for a job or asking for a raise. It’s called being “delulu” and it’s the latest career trend to take off. WSJ reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Ariana Aspuru to explore what it means. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Americans have cut back on tipping non-restaurant workers by 7%, but they plan to be more generous during the holidays. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe 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.

Despite the struggles between many companies and employees over returning to the office, many see the hybrid work schedule as the new normal. Stanford University economics professor Nicholas Bloom joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss its long-term impact on prices, taxes and the need for childcare. 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.

Owners of businesses that print and supply fake money to movies and TV shows say being surrounded by “prop cash” changed how they think about the real thing. Wall Street Journal personal-finance 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.

As the Federal Reserve signals it may be done raising interest rates, some financial advisers suggest people consider riskier investments for their cash. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise 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.

Which airlines turned from competitors to allies? And how did the poster child of meme stocks, GameStop, perform this week? Plus, how are Google and AMD heating up the AI race? 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.