Wsj Your Money Briefing

Job candidates over age 50 can face hurdles that younger workers don’t have to worry about, despite having decades of experience. WSJ reporter Ray Smith joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss how some more-experienced workers are overcoming age discrimination in the job search. Plus, 61-year-old Jennifer Kay Rouse of Wisconsin talks about how she jumpstarted her search for a new job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prices for used cars are up as much as 40% from a year ago, undoing years of depreciation on some models and leaving some car owners with vehicles worth more now than when they bought them. WSJ auto-industry reporter Nora Eckert joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prices have continued to rise and when they could begin to level out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The personal-finance app Trim is among a new wave of such apps that analyze users' spending habits and find areas to cut back. At The Wall Street Journal's recent Future of Money event, personal-finance reporter JJ McCorvey spoke with Trim CEO Thomas Smyth about how the app works and how privacy concerns are addressed. 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 getting paid daily rather than every other week. Does that change the way they spend and manage their money? A study by the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School looked into that question. Prof. Wendy De La Rosa joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the study's findings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover plans to allow merchants to access customers' bank accounts without the use of a debit or credit card. WSJ consumer-credit reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the system will work, and how it could benefit consumers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gauging whether a stock will benefit your portfolio or 401(k) goes beyond just the share price. WSJ markets reporter Karen Langley joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how many professional investors consider a stock's price-to-earnings ratio for a glimpse into its growth potential. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Companies are finding ways to charge consumers more without actually raising retail prices. WSJ economics reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how extra fees and surcharges add up to "hidden inflation." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve typically means that a boost in interest on savings isn't far behind. But even if the Fed raises rates next month as expected, banks aren't likely to lift interest on savings. WSJ banking reporter Orla McCaffrey joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many auto dealers are raising prices well above the manufacturer's suggested retail price. WSJ automotive-industry reporter Nora Eckert joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why prices are rising so sharply, and how consumers and car makers are responding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The current student-loan repayment suspension period expires May 1. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss steps borrowers can take today to map out a game plan and ease the burden on their personal finances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More businesses are using a system called dynamic pricing, where they can quickly adjust prices in response to economic factors. WSJ reporter Charity L. Scott joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and what it means for consumers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pandemic has moved the process of finding a professional mentor almost entirely online. WSJ reporter Ray Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how experts suggest people should prepare before reaching out. Plus, New York resident Priya Jaisinghani explains how she found her mentor, a dean of a prestigious medical school, through social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rising rents are leading some frustrated renters to jump into the tight housing market looking for a new home. Personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter tells host J.R. Whalen why financial experts are raising concerns about the negative long-term effects a rush decision can have on your personal finances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many teachers are quitting their classroom jobs to pursue new positions in the private sector. WSJ workplace reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to explain teaching-related skills that recruiters find attractive. Plus, former elementary-school teacher Raven Wilson explains how she sought out and found a new career in the education-technology sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The pandemic has changed the rules surrounding job hunting - including that questions of corporate culture are now front and center. But how much personal information should a job candidate share with a hiring manager? WSJ 'Work & Life' columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to get more details about a future role - without jeopardize your chances of landing the job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Airlines were put to the test last year as passengers returned from pandemic travel lockdowns. Which airlines stepped up to the challenge? WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen with the results of The Wall Street Journal's 14th annual ranking of U.S. airlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The stock market downturn can put investors with high exposure to stocks in a tight spot. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how financial planners suggest allocating your portfolio to reduce risk, and why so many older Americans have ignored that advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Working from home and hybrid work arrangements are popular with employees. WSJ reporter Katie Bindley joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they have changed workers' expectations for pay, and what the post-pandemic workplace could look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Experian credit-reporting firm will soon allow millions of U.S. consumers without a credit report to create their own and start generating a credit score. The WSJ's AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and the types of financial opportunities it would help consumers access. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Insurance companies Allstate and John Hancock are partnering to track policyholders' eating and driving habits, and potentially offer them lower life insurance premiums. Insurance-industry reporter Leslie Scism joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the trade-offs of saving money in exchange for sharing personal data. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.