Wsj Your Money Briefing

Even though many companies continue to lay off workers during the pandemic, some still have the budget for new hires and raises. Reporter Kathryn Dill discusses how to ask for more money or negotiate a job offer these days. Charlie Turner hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An increasing share of Americans' retirement assets are held by higher-income people. Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab discusses a proposal by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden that aims to address that inequality. Charlie Turner hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About a million borrowers have fallen through the federal safety net designed to assist homeowners during the pandemic. Reporter Andrew Ackerman discusses mortgage forbearance: what it is, how it works, and why so many homeowners in need aren't taking advantage of it. Charlie Turner hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The recovery of U.S. stock markets since this spring's plunge has been remarkably swift. Markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses the factors driving their astonishing rebound. Charlie Turner hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many coronavirus patients are paying large out-of-pocket costs despite government programs designed to put a cap on such expenses. Reporter Robbie Whelan explains. 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.

Apps like Robinhood have made stock trading easy, but tax reporter Laura Saunders says individual investors who use apps and websites to trade need to be prepared for a potentially hefty tax bill. 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.

Salaries for many new hires are in line with or even higher than what they were before the pandemic. Paul McDonald of staffing firm Robert Half discusses the latest trends in hiring, pay and benefits. 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.

After showing gains in June and early July, new job postings have plateaued more recently. Reporter Eric Morath explains what that means for the job market. 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.

Record-low mortgage rates are encouraging homeowners to refinance and make use of much-needed cash. Reporter Orla McCaffrey explains what that means for the broader economy. 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.

Want to spend money more wisely? Take the Six-Week Money Challenge from The Wall Street Journal's personal-finance team. Editor Bourree Lam explains how it works. J.R. Whalen hosts. If you're doing the WSJ's Money Challenge, we want to hear about your experience. Call us as 315-992-8298 and leave us a voice message with your stories and lessons learned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Once regarded as less valuable than traditional MBAs, business schools now see Internet-based programs as the future. Business education reporter Patrick Thomas discusses the trend. Charlie Turner hosts. 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 has upended the job-seeking process. Reporter Kathryn Dill explains what workers applying for a new job should expect. 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.

The pandemic has caused an economic downturn that has deepened the division between income classes, which include people barely getting by as well as people who can afford luxury items. Economics reporter Ben Eisen explains. 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.

Companies are putting off hiring second-year MBA students after recruiters were forced to shelve their plans for face-to-face meetings and interviews. Reporter Patrick Thomas explains. 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.

Many small businesses that applied for pandemic relief funds from a federal small-business disaster-loan program have waited months for the checks to arrive. Reporter Yuka Hayashi explains. 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.

The nation's 75 million baby boomers, those at or near retirement age, face steep economic hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Reporter Clare Ansberry explains. 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.

The recovery of the housing market is being bolstered by homebuying by millennials, long viewed as a generation of renters. Housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains. 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.

Some mortgage lenders are asking new homebuyers to sign a form at closing that promises they won't seek monthly payment forbearance for a specific amount of time. Reporter Orla McCaffrey explains. 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.

Commercial landlords are rewriting and revamping their retail tenants' leases out of fear that another government-mandated shutdown could result in empty stores. Reporter Esther Fung explains. 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.

Small business owners, whether they're struggling or thriving, can take advantage of certain tax breaks amid the pandemic. Special writer Laura Saunders discusses which provisions small businesses may want to keep in mind. Charlie Turner hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.