Wsj Your Money Briefing

Stocks had their worst week since December, ahead of the bull market turning ten years old on Saturday. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says the global economic slowdown has investors wondering what happens next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Credit card use keeps growing, but Wall Street Journal reporter Scott Calvert explains some U.S. cities and states are implementing laws to require stores to accept cash as one form of payment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Ackerman explains why banking regulators have renewed efforts to put limits on Wall Street pay and bonuses, even during a Republican administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tax preparers are arming themselves with candy and boxes of tissues when getting ready to break the news to clients about lower tax refunds this year as a result of withholding changes. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders spoke to several of them and explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains how credit card companies such as Discover Financial Services are using artificial intelligence technology to better gauge consumers' abilities to repay loans and how shopping at discount stores can improve the odds for getting a loan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After being battered in the market in late 2018, investors in 2019 have sought safety in ETFs that bet on home loans. Wall Street Journal reporter Asjylyn Loder has details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rose Friday, but it was a rather bumpy week following a strong start to 2019. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says investors are awaiting the next market catalyst - such as developments on U.S.-China trade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell has details on how Uber and Lyft will reward some of their drivers' longevity with the companies by offering them opportunities to get in upcoming IPOs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Labor Department wants answers from Fidelity Investments regarding a confidential fee it imposes on mutual funds. Wall Street Journal reporter Gretchen Morgenson has details and explains the potential impact of the fee on retirement accounts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street's Spencer Jakab explains Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett's recent comments that he will no longer report the company's wealth creation in terms of book value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Rudegair explains how the forthcoming Apple-Goldman Sachs credit card illustrates how much big banks, which are typically wary of big tech companies, need tech to move further into consumer banking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains events and market data that indicate the current market rally, in which the S&P 500 has risen about 11% since Jan. 1, could have ample room to run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks ended higher Friday and for the week on hopes the U.S. and China will strike a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton says investors will watch trade talks and Fed chair Jerome Powell's Congressional testimony in the new week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new tax law, which is impacting this year's tax returns, could make it sensible for some taxpayers to increase contributions to their 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ Wealth Management Expert Alicia Munnell explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal reporter Asjylyn Loder outlines some exchange-traded funds that pick less risky stocks and could provide investors with some protection during market turbulence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders outlines some key points of the new tax law, which takes effect in this year's tax returns. She also explains a new WSJ guide, which boils down areas of the new tax law into plain language. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The current job market has tilted the balance of salary negotiation power toward employees. Robert Half senior executive director Paul McDonald outlines some tips for negotiating a higher starting salary, or a raise, at work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A very strong week for U.S. markets was capped by Friday's big gains. This, on rising hopes the U.S. and China can reach a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says slowing global economic growth could present hurdles to 2019's market rally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Cezary Podkul explains momentary gaps in stock price across numerous equity exchanges that wind up costing investors billions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morgan Stanley's acquisition of Solium Capital highlights investment banks turning to managing the employee-benefit programs at other firms, and pitching their services to other companies' human resources departments. Wall Street Journal reporter Liz Hoffman explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.