Wsj Your Money Briefing

As part of a new business strategy, some hotels are trying out "fee for service" pricing, where guests pay for specific services and amenities like room cleaning, gym usage and internet access. Real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin joins host Charlie Turner to discuss whether this kind of pricing will be embraced by customers and other hotel chains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Car owners are putting their used vehicles up for sale to take advantage of soaring prices. Reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what consumers should consider before selling their cars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While some people struggle to complete all of their job's daily tasks without putting in too many hours, others have found ways to hold down two full-time jobs, while striving to not work more than 40 hours in a week. The WSJ's "Work & Life" columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how these double-dippers do it, and the risks they take on in the process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Americans in their mid-30s and early 40s are beginning the period of their career that traditionally brings peak earnings. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter to discuss why this group doesn't feel financially secure. Plus, 35-year-old Tim Eng discusses reaching his salary goals, and his stepped-up efforts to save. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Starting next month, Fannie Mae will make it easier for renters to qualify for home loans. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how renters' ability to make monthly payments will be used by lenders along with other data found on credit reports to determine their eligibility for mortgages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Airfares have risen significantly since people resumed flying post-pandemic, but on average they're nearly in line with 1996 levels, and that doesn't even account for inflation. WSJ "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney joins host J.R. Whalen to run through the numbers and discuss where prices may be headed this fall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black millennials who had hoped a college education would help close the nation's racial wealth gap have found that the opposite happened. Reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why. Plus, 31-year-old Ristina Gooden discusses how her pursuit of a graduate degree could put her as much as $100,000 in debt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About 23 million student-loan borrowers have been able to pause their monthly payments since the start of the pandemic under a federal moratorium. Now the Education Department is extending the program by several more months. Reporter Alex Leary discusses the latest, and higher-education reporter Melissa Korn talks about alternatives that are available to struggling borrowers when the program eventually ends. 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 employees who quit a job are asked to take part in an exit interview with the human-resources department. Reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how employees should prepare, and how honest about their experience they should be in the meeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The deadline to sign up for subsidies and reduced health-care premiums under the Affordable Care Act is Aug. 15. Reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the types of coverage available, and why an ACA plan isn't right for everyone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than 7 million people quit their jobs this past spring in search of something new. WSJ "Work & Life" columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions you should consider before leaving your job. Plus, a worker who left his position at a tech startup discusses what he realized he gave up by leaving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After being beaten down by the pandemic, the apartment market is rebounding. But so are rental prices. Housing reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why, plus the latest efforts to extend the federal eviction moratorium that expired this past weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FICO three-digit credit score is becoming a smaller factor for banks in making consumer-credit and underwriting decisions. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis tells host Charlie Turner that banks have started using their own scoring systems based on their own internal data. 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 upended Americans' working lives, and many are demanding an improved work-life balance. That's led employers to rethink the traditional 5-day, 40-hour work week. Reporter Patrick Thomas joins host Charlie Turner to talk about alternative work schedules being considered by companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a season of frustration for summer air travelers. The latest headache: passengers who thought they scored big discounts on non-stop flights are finding themselves re-booked on flights with different times and a layover. Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney tells host Charlie Turner that passengers suspect they're being bumped for people paying higher prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Robinhood trading app plans to make a large block of shares available to its users before the company goes public on Thursday. WSJ personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how investors should approach an IPO with respect to their portfolio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rising broadband internet costs are putting a strain on household budgets. WSJ personal technology columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on how consumers can lower their monthly bill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Millions of homeowners and renters are still struggling to make monthly payments, even as some federal relief programs are nearing their end. Reporter Andrew Ackerman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new initiative from the Biden administration to assist homeowners, and the looming deadline facing renters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investors in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum have been swindled out of hundreds of millions of dollars by fraudsters. WSJ financial enforcement reporter Dave Michaels joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how consumers can avoid being scammed, as well as calls for efforts to regulate the crypto industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many workers are asked to sign noncompete agreements that make it harder for them to go to work for a competitor. But noncompetes are coming under greater scrutiny from state and federal regulators. Workplace reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss whether these agreements' time is numbered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.