Wsj Your Money Briefing

Some Amazon Prime customers are questioning the value of their membership in light of annual-fee increases. Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions Prime customers should ask to determine if their subscription is worth it. 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 signing up for managed 401(k) accounts that create investment portfolios based on their individual needs. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did GM raise its outlook for 2024? And in a week of big tech earnings, what’s behind the market’s different reactions to Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft versus Meta and Amazon? Plus, why has Norfolk Southern become the target of an activist investor? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. 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 is expected to begin reducing interest rates later this year as it gauges the rate of inflation. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how prospective home buyers can take advantage of the delay and secure attractive mortgage rates now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unusually mild winter in the U.S. allowed the country’s natural-gas supply to grow and kept home heating bills low. Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Dezember joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss natural-gas uses beyond heating that can impact demand and prices. 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.

The price you see on an airline’s website isn’t always the same as the one on your credit card’s travel portal. WSJ reporter Jacob Passy joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why prices may vary and the tricky math behind booking trips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IRS has created a new tax-filing site. But how does it stack up to popular tax filing options like TurboTax? Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin tested it out and joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what eligible filers can expect from the free online service.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To better manage their finances, some people are going public with their spending goals. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the concept of “loud budgeting.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purchasing something while telling yourself YOLO, or “you only live once,” might cause someone to feel guilty about money they spent impulsively, or worse, derail their long-term financial planning. WSJ’s Bourree Lam and Julia Carpenter, authors of “The New Rules of Money,” join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to identify your spending patterns, allowing you to YOLO responsibly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did streaming giant Netflix sign a deal with WWE? And how did IBM turn into a big winner this week? Plus, why is Tesla hitting speed bumps? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some Capital One savings customers thought the interest rate paid on their accounts had risen over the past several years as the Federal Reserve raised rates. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how account holders discovered they’ve been receiving far less than the savings rate the bank is advertising. 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.

IRS rules about how sales on websites like eBay, Poshmark and Airbnb are taxed have changed several times in the past few years. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what sellers should know when they file their tax returns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More parents are giving their children financial gifts later in life, from when they finish school through the time they have their own children. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the expectations that often come with children being given money at a later age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After several years where workers could score a big pay raise by changing jobs, people who want to make a move this year are facing tougher hiring trends and more modest pay packages. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Marie Chaker 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 are paying billions of dollars in monthly charges for services they use regularly, and some they hardly ever use. Wall Street Journal columnist Ben Cohen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to track your subscriptions and reduce your monthly bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For many Americans, buying a home can help them build wealth and achieve financial security. WSJ’s Bourree Lam and Julia Carpenter, authors of “The New Rules of Money,” join host J.R. Whalen to discuss the questions you should ask yourself before you start the search.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why are some airlines facing turbulence? And which similar banks had very different quarterly results? Plus, why did chip makers lead tech stocks higher? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As many as 20% of graduates from the nation’s top business schools are awaiting lucrative job offers three months after getting their degree. Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some companies have become more selective in who they hire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taxpayers filing their returns will have to decide whether to itemize their deductions or take the standard deduction, depending on their personal finances. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the financial implications of each. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting a raise at work might be cause for celebration. But Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why those happy feelings might not last long.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.