Wsj Your Money Briefing

The government shutdown that lasted from December to mid-January resulted in the IRS not being able to keep up with correspondence and impeded its ability to provide assistance to taxpayers. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Richard Rubin explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has the demise of big tech spending been greatly exaggerated? With capital spending by Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Facebook up 57% from the year before, the Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains why a closer look at those companies' recent quarterly reports suggest spending might not be so constrained. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new WSJ column focuses on the spending, saving and investing concerns of young people, including 'milliennials.' Wall Street Journal reporter Kevin McAllister, entering his mid-20s, discusses the biggest financial concerns facing the younger generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks rallied to end mixed Friday, and the Dow's winning streak has hit seven weeks. But the Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says there's uncertainty on several fronts, and most worrisome is the prospect of an earnings decline for the first quarter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent Charles Schwab survey indicates investors are growing more worried about the economy and their investments, and that fear is driven in part by the new makeup of Congress. Schwab Branch Network's Joe Vietri explains investors' sentiment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Canadian cryptocurrency exchange says about $140 million in customers' holdings are stuck in an electronic vault because the company's founder died without sharing the password. Researchers don't think the story is that simple. Wall Street Journal cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna 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 Jared Hopkins explains how drug companies are blaming the middlemen, namely pharmacy-benefit managers and health plans, for price increases. But critics of the industry aren't buying the companies' claims. 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 Ruth Simon explains the sentiment among small business owners who are worrisome about the pace of economic growth to come. 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 'Intelligent Investor' columnist Jason Zweig says there are $8 trillion sitting in banks earnings an average rate of 0.09%. He outlines ways investors can seek out higher rates on their cash investments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks were mixed Friday; but the Fed's plan to be patient with rate hikes made it a strong week for the markets, which also had a great January. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says investors are looking ahead to U.S.-China trade talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In January, the Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 notched their best one-month gains in 30 years. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains what fueled the runup in stocks and what obstacles might be on the horizon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank, which left interest rates unchanged this week, is in a holding pattern with regard to rate increases, and feels another government shutdown could be damaging to the economy. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip has analysis. 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 Michael Wursthorn explains why shares of some companies that missed earnings expectations this cycle have risen. 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 Richard Rubin explains the impact of the new tax law on tax refunds and why they'll likely be smaller than expected for many. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artificial-intelligence and machine-learning workers are expected to earn some of the highest salaries for information-technology jobs in the next year. Wall Street Journal reporter Angus Loten explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stocks posted solid gains Friday but were little changed for the week. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says a deal to end the government shutdown removed a big source of tension for investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new survey indicates nearly 30 million people hide savings, checking or credit card accounts from their spouse or live-in partner. CreditCards.com analyst Ted Rossman explains people hide assets, how the problem can be solved, and why millennials are more likely to hide funds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lenders are allowing consumers with harder-to-document finances to borrow, fueling growth in the kind of home loans criticized for its role in last decade's housing meltdown. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains. 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.

Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains why the market momentum seen in the first two weeks of the year will be put to the test when earnings reports from tech and industrial companies are released. 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 explains how wealthy Americans avoided paying a top tax rate 70%, or higher, in recent history. Such a high tax rate was recently suggested by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) as a way to raise revenue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.