Wsj Your Money Briefing

More Americans are bypassing the airport and instead taking a bus to get to their destination. WSJ’s Ethan M. Steinberg joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the shift and how bus travel compares to taking a flight. 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.

Retirement savers who make “catch-up” contributions to their 401(k) account will lose an often-used tax deduction under new rules coming next year. WSJ’s Anne Tergesen 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.

Americans’ hourly wages rose an average of 4% in June, outpacing the current 3% rate of inflation. WSJ economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why that doesn’t necessarily mean more spending power for consumers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Funding a child’s education is typically one of the largest expenses a family takes on, yet they often make errors that can add to their costs. WSJ’s Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the most common missteps and how to avoid them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even as many companies allow employees to continue to work a hybrid schedule, some managers are insisting that workers come into the office on Mondays. WSJ contributor Anne-Marie Chaker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pushback from workers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Airline-branded credit cards typically offer numerous travel benefits like points and miles. WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy tells host J.R. Whalen why some travelers might find it’s not worth it financially to sign up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many people have an internal timeline that sets deadlines for career and life milestones. WSJ “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why it may be time for those timelines to evolve. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many retirees say they regret not focusing on more than just saving money to live out their post-working years. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher 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.

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.  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.

Many older Americans are investing like younger people, putting more of their retirement savings in volatile assets such as stocks. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen 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 in the U.S. are losing their home-insurance coverage due to storms, lawsuits and rebuilding costs. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how homeowners can prevent their insurance from being canceled and what they can do if it is. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Frontier Airlines offers passengers an “all-you-can-fly” program for a flat fee. Wall Street Journal “Carry On” columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss whether the pass, which includes domestic and international flights, is worth your time and money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

High-earning Americans who previously shunned discount stores like the Dollar Tree and Five Below are spending time in the aisles looking for bargains. WSJ personal-finance reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they’ve changed their shopping habits.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Americans holding federal student loans will be required to resume making payments after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s forgiveness plan. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the nation’s 40 million borrowers should prepare to resume making payments.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Banks are sending out more requests to customers for their annual salary information. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why, and whether customers are obligated to reveal their earnings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Homebuyers are shunning fixer-uppers, even though they often come with a reduced purchase price. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prospective buyers are looking elsewhere. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rejection of a claim by a health insurer isn’t uncommon, but many consumers aren’t aware of the process to fight back. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the most effective ways to launch an appeal.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A co-worker seen by others as an “office jerk” can be annoying, but also stand in the way of productivity. New York University psychology professor Tessa West joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can overcome the fear of approaching an office-mate conducting themselves inappropriately. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Teens are getting a head start in understanding personal finance through apps designed to help them manage money, with parental supervision. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin as well as a mother of twin 15-year olds who are active on several apps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.