Wsj Your Money Briefing

With tax refunds expected to be lower this year, an often overlooked move can help lower your overall tax bill. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling discusses with host J.R. Whalen.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The deadline to file income taxes this year is April 18. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the WSJ’s annual Tax Guide can help you avoid confusion and pitfalls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin losing more than a trillion dollars in value last year, some investors didn’t sell and are likely to buy more. WSJ personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are unswayed by the high risk.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In one of the largest trials of a four-day week to date, British businesses gave their 2,900 workers a paid day off a week to see whether they could get just as much done while working less, but more effectively. WSJ writer and editor Vanessa Furhmans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the results of the study, and whether businesses are likely to adapt the plan going forward.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As people live longer and healthier lives, younger age groups will likely have to plan to work for 60 years. WSJ contributor Carol Hymowitz joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can prepare for an extra-long career timeline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People with low credit scores are having more trouble paying their auto loans than at any time since 2010. Wall Street Journal consumer finance reporter Gina Heeb joins Danny Lewis to discuss what this means for consumers and the economy at large. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Several U.S. states have gotten the green light from the Biden Administration to tap into Medicaid funds to give residents access to sufficient food. WSJ’s Stephanie Armour joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the program.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden has called for the rolling back of what he calls “junk fees,” that often get tacked on to things like airline tickets or hotel room charges. WSJ’s Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how regulation of these fees would affect consumers.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IRS delayed by one year a law requiring e-commerce platforms such as eBay and Etsy to supply it with information on users with more than $600 in revenue. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why some people in that category are still expected to pay taxes on the income. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even though the S&P 500 has risen about 7% since the start of 2023, many investors are pulling money out of funds that track U.S. stocks. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss where they’re placing their bets, and why they’re unsettled by curr ent market conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arguments regarding President Biden’s plan to cancel $20,000 in debt for some student loan borrowers will be heard by the Supreme Court later this month. WSJ reporter Gabriel T. Rubin tells host J.R. Whalen the upcoming cancellation of the Covid-19 national emergency declaration could cast doubt on the fate of the debt cancellation plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While many companies hired more than a million workers over the past several months, others have been laying off thousands of employees. WSJ’s Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the state of the U.S. labor market and what it means for the broader economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The next phase of the Biden Administration’s program that changes the way medical debt is recorded on credit reports is underway. NerdWallet personal finance expert Sara Rathner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this could mean for many Ameircans’ credit scores. 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 says worker pay in the U.S. is rising too fast for it to bring inflation down to 2%. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how workers’ share of the economy continues to shrink, despite rising hourly wages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As car dealers rebuild their inventories, prospective buyers are putting off purchases because of high prices coupled with rising interest rates. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how dealers plan to entice buyers, and how consumers can avoid rising rates.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mortgage rates have fallen a full percentage point since last fall, and that has stirred up activity in the housing market which fell into a slump last year. WSJ’s Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen with an outlook for the housing market in 2023.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Growing financial strain and looser regulations are driving more Americans to make early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks people should consider before taking money out.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Whole Foods recently asked its suppliers to rein in the costs it passes on to the grocery chain. WSJ reporter Jaewon Kang joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that means for consumers’ grocery bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congress recently passed a broad set of rule changes that affect Americans’ 401(k) and retirement accounts, to make it easier for people to sign up. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen with details.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite a still-strong labor market, retail purchases have fallen in three of the past four months, and sales of autos and existing homes have fallen to their lowest levels in several years. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the substantial dropoff in consumer spending, and whether it likely means a recession is imminent.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.