Wsj Your Money Briefing

Many students already saddled with undergraduate debt choose to take on even more to pursue a master's degree in business administration. WSJ business education reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss whether a business degree pays off, including borrowing and repayment options. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Low mortgage rates are attracting millions of prospective home buyers, but solo house hunters are finding a dwindling supply of homes that fit their budget. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why, and the steps that some are taking in response. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some areas of the nation's tax laws automatically adjust as prices rise. WSJ tax reporter Richard Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how that could result in more take-home pay for some Americans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For many people, the stress from work follows them into their dreams at night. WSJ Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why we dream about work, and how we can train our minds not to. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the current competitive housing market, some prospective homebuyers are able to put up all cash to seal the deal. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new crop of startups that offer cash to some homebuyers to help them compete with other bids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many public pension funds have turned to risky, alternative investments as a way to make up for billion-dollar shortfalls and fulfill future retirement promises. Reporter Heather Gillers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the move affects workers' retirement savings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After several months of review by government regulators, ProShares is expected to launch the first U.S.-listed bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund today. WSJ markets reporter Michael Wursthorn joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the ETF works, and the potential risks investors would face. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For millions of Americans hit by weather-related disasters, insurance only covers so much of the expense. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a proposal in Congress that would boost the amount of disaster-related expenses that people can deduct from their taxes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bad Bets is a new podcast series from The Wall Street Journal that unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. This season, we're delving into Enron. In 2001, energy company Enron was at the height of its power. Then, out of the blue, CEO Jeffrey Skilling resigned-just six months after he took the reins of a company he had helped turn into an innovation machine. Why? In this episode, we dive into the first cracks in the Enron facade. John Emshwiller is the host of this season of Bad Bets. John and his Journal colleague Rebecca Smith did the original reporting on which this season is based. Bad Bets is a production of The Wall Street Journal. This season was produced in collaboration with Neon Hum Media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With more than 700,000 postsecondary degrees, certifications and other credentials in the U.S. available to students seeking to gain more experience, finding the right one can be difficult. At the recent virtual WSJ Jobs Summit, workplace reporter Lauren Weber spoke with two experts about what students should consider before investing their time and money. J.R. Whalen hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the WSJ Jobs Summit: Even as older Americans make up a larger percentage of the workforce, many find themselves facing age discrimination in their attempts to find a new job. The WSJ's Ray A. Smith and the Urban Institute's Richard Johnson discuss some of the challenges older workers face while job hunting, and ways to overcome them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the recent WSJ Jobs Summit, workplace reporter Kathryn Dill and two career experts discussed the challenges that new college graduates face in the current jobs market, and how they can overcome them. J.R. Whalen hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the WSJ Jobs Summit: While some job-seekers hear back from companies after sending in a resume, many never get a response. WSJ's Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss career experts' recommendations for getting a reply without being a pest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The recent WSJ Jobs Summit offered up practical tools and insights to navigate the current job market. All this week, we'll be bringing you highlights from the event. Today, Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig asked hiring managers at three of the world's biggest companies what they are looking for in job candidates, and what should, and should not, be included on a resume. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even in a seller's market, many homeowners find it difficult to make money from the sale of their home. Personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what homeowners should consider before putting their house up for sale to increase their likelihood of coming away with a profit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is more to retirement savings than just having enough money on hand throughout your later years. WSJ contributor Glenn Ruffenach joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss smart ways retirees can approach making withdrawals from their savings, and how workers who haven't retired yet can prepare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The startup trading platform 24 Exchange is seeking to launch a new stock exchange in the U.S. that would allow investors to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WSJ markets reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how close round-the-clock stock trading is to becoming reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As work and life boundaries become more blurred, more workers say they are suffering from burnout. WSJ Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can reduce burnout, and how companies are helping them focus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Credit report errors can hurt consumers' ability to get a loan for a car or a home. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on how to find errors and correct them before it's too late. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following a series of broad selloffs on Wall Street to close out September, TD Ameritrade chief market strategist JJ Kinahan joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what investors should expect in the fourth quarter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.