Wsj Your Money Briefing

The government has told federal student-loan servicing contractors to hold off on sending out billing statements to borrowers. WSJ’s Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why that could mean another extension to the moratorium on student-loan repayments could be imminent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People who have switched jobs for higher pay got bigger raises than those who stayed. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter, who discusses the differences in pay, risks job switchers face, and potential benefits of staying put.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Companies frustrated over not finding qualified workers are reverting to in-person meetings with job applicants. WSJ “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how job seekers can use live interviews to highlight skills that don’t necessarily come through 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.

Amazon is suing the administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups that it says coordinated fake reviews on the online shopping site. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen with tips for distinguishing real online product reviews from fake ones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fixed-rate annuities have seen a significant influx of cash as investors seek out stability in the current volatile market. WSJ reporter Leslie Scism joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why annuities are seen as stable investments, and the risks they could pose to investors anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Although most people know when their financial commitments, like loan payments, are due each month, many are missing their payments because they simply forgot. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why behavioral economists say this is happening, and steps people can take to get back on track. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some financial-technology startups offer savings rates far above those from traditional banks. WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks consumers need to watch out for when stashing their cash with fintech startups. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exchange-traded funds that track a single stock entered the U.S. market last week. WSJ markets reporter Karen Langley joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they work and the risks that investors in those ETFs could face. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new interactive tool from The Wall Street Journal helps consumers track price changes on thousands of products. WSJ computational journalist Brian Whitton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The average cost of a hotel room in the U.S. is up more than 30% from a year ago. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why customer satisfaction has declined, and whether hotel prices could come down in the near future.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More employers are giving out company-wide pay raises and issuing special bonuses to retain workers and help them deal with high inflation. WSJ workplace and management reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this means for the balance of power between workers and their bosses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Record home prices and higher mortgage rates have created the most expensive U.S. housing market in more than 15 years. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that means for prospective home buyers, and signs that the balance of power could be starting to shift away from sellers . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an unusual midyear move, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for the self-employed to 62.5 cents. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss other ways that self-employed workers who rely on their car can save money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mortgage rates above 5% coupled with higher housing prices have caused some prospective homebuyers to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage, instead of a fixed-rate loan, to help reduce costs. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dag her joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of adjustable mortgages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Retirement savers might get the urge to peek at their 401(k) balance often during market volatility. But WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why researchers say that could lead to bad decisions and long-term losses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After building up record levels of savings over the first two years of the pandemic, many Americans are spending down that cash cushion to deal with inflation. WSJ reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R. Whalen to explain what that means for people’s finances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MJP Wealth Advisors President Brian Vendig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how economic and global events are likely to shape stock-market performance in the last six months of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Choosing the right credit-card rewards program or making sure your car has gotten the proper maintenance can save drivers as much as 30 cents off the price of a gallon of gas. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways drivers can save money at the pump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 4th weekend travel could be frustrating for many passengers this year. Airlines have been plagued by delays and canceled flights, causing many passengers frustration when they try to reach customer service. WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what passengers should expect, and options to consider aside from sitting on hold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finance and career experts say high inflation and a hot job market make this an ideal time to ask for a raise. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on what workers should, and should not, include in their argument when negotiating with the boss for a pay bump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.