Wsj Your Money Briefing

In a recent survey, parents said they'd be willing to give a child at least $5,000 to help them out of debt. But not all debt is created equal. CreditCards.com's Ted Rossman discusses exceptions to parents' sense of generosity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hightower Treasury Partners chief investment officer Richard Saperstein explains materials investors should be gathering throughout the year and have when meeting with their financial planner to begin the new year. He also details sectors to avoid, and the biggest mistakes investors typically make. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Investors who suffered from the bitcoin tumble can get some relief from the U.S. tax code. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says one thing investors can do is use bitcoin losses to offset taxes on winning investments, either now or later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. stocks were hammered again Friday, capping the worst week in a decade. Is there any respite ahead for the markets? Not right away; the Wall Street Journal's Mike Wursthorn says investors are looking to 2019 before they think about buying again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time, cryptocurrency investors who buy contracts to bet on prices will be paid in bitcoin. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin 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 tax reporter Laura Saunders reviews some significant changes to tax rules as a result of the new tax law, including adjustments to the standard deduction, benefits of charitable deductions, and the alternative minimum tax. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Peters, Senior Portfolio Manager at PGIM Fixed Income discusses the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, and how investors should in turn adjust their portfolios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Experian credit reporting agency will soon begin factoring cellphone and utility bill payments into credit scores. What's the risk fctor for consumers? Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis has details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

U.S. financial markets have typically staged a Santa Claus rally to close out the year. But that could be tough in 2018; stocks are down for the year over issues like trade, the Fed and global growth. The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Menton explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heard on the Street columnist Spencer Jakab discusses the characteristics of Bitcoin's dramatic drop in value over the past year and how it has triggered a debate over whether it represents what is often called a bubble. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday's stock plunge sent the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P down at least ten percent each from recent highs. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch says investors don't want to be long in stocks ahead of perhaps another tumultuous weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heard on the Street columnist Elizabeth Winkler explains how Under Armour investors should have seen the companies #MeToo issues as a sign of poor corporate governance and anticipated potential growth weakness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After enjoying a steep run-up in the first three quarters of 2018, small-cap stocks are off more than 15%. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Jessica Menton explains what the trajectory of mid-cap stocks tells us about the health of the broader economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College costs have leveled off. But as Wall Street Journal higher education reporter Douglas Belkin explains, obstacles still exist that can leave some worse off than if they hadn't gone to college. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a banner first nine months of 2018, it's been a tough slog for stocks seeking momentum to match extended losses with a series of gains. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar discusses what has held markets in check and what could propel them upward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even with a trade truce currently in place between the U.S. and China, U.S. companies are paying record amounts in customs duties as a result of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that are taking effect. Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Zumbrun explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dow fell 558 points Friday, and the major indexes ended with a weekly loss of more than four and a half percent each. The Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch on the flood of concerns dogging investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

'Friends' reruns viewers were relieved when Netflix announced the series will remain in the lineup. Heard on the Street columnist Elizabeth Winkler explains why series owner WarnerMedia (and parent AT&T) chose not to bring the series in-house until at least 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following a high-profile 2017 incident in which a passenger was 'bumped' from and dragged off a United Airlines flight, airlines are bumping far fewer passengers off of flights. Wall Street Journal 'Middle Seat' columnist Scott McCartney explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cash and cash equivalents are emerging as smart bets on Wall Street in the face of market gyrations and instability, such as Tuesday's broad selloff. Wall Street Journal reporter Riva Gold explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.