Wsj Your Money Briefing

Tom Gimbel, CEO of staffing and recruiting company LaSalle Network, outlines homework employees should do before asking their boss for a salary raise. He also explains common mistakes raise-seekers make. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More than 20% of credit card users, or about 43 million Americans, have wrongly carried a balance to help improve their credit scores. CreditCards.com's Matt Schulz explains best practices for maintaining a good credit score. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After floundering two years ago, the U.S. and global IPO market has bounced back to levels rarely seen in the past two decades. Wall Street Journal reporter Maureen Farrell explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charles Schwab's Jeff Kleintop outlines stock market expectations for the second half of 2018, including the effect of U.S. tariff threats lobbed against Europe and China. 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 Dan Gallagher explains why investors may have shown too much forgiveness too soon toward Facebook stock in the wake of the user data scandal. He suggests there could be more negative news to come. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla reports second-quarter delivery results next week, and investors will have a keen eye on the electric car maker's Model 3 sedan numbers specifically. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Charley Grant explains the significance of the production figures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Federal Reserve is considering significant changes to "stress tests," which measure whether banks could continue lending during a severe recession. Wall Street Journal financial regulation reporter Ryan Tracy explains the potential changes. 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.

Despite a strong economy, certain indicators that point to the initial signs of a recession have caught the eye of economists. Wall Street Journal markets 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.

Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains why those who are retired and semi-retired should review their tax withholdings to be in line with changes ushered in by the tax overhaul law. 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 overhaul law gives companies until mid-September to add to their pension funds, when tax benefits become less attractive. Wall Street Journal reporter Vipal Monga explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After being a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average group of 30 stocks since 1907, General Electric is being dropped from the list and Walgreens is being added. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Michael Wursthorn explains the significance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pop-up shops, lower-priced collections and celebrity endorsers are among the tactics high-end jewelers are employing to reach millennials, who have significantly different tastes than their elders. Wall Street Journal style reporter Ray Smith explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Economists expect U.S. corporate earnings, which grew on average 25% in the first quarter, to slow considerably. Wall Street Journal reporter Akane Otani explains the likely impact on the markets. 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 significantly reduces how much interest consumers can deduct by taking out a home-equity loan or a home-equity line of credit. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders has details. 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.

Some big investors are growing uneasy over banks' ability to track when investors read emails, who reads them, and for how long. Wall Street Journal reporter Telis Demos explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Federal Reserve moves interest rates higher, it's getting more expensive for consumers to borrow money. Wall Street Journal reporter Paul Kiernan 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.

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will increase interest rates to a range of 1.75%-2%. Fed Chairman Jay Powell indicated the Fed sees the economy as strong and plans more rate increases this year and in 2019. Bankrate.com's Mark Hamrick provides analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At this year's E3 gaming conference, Microsoft is previewing 50 new games with a focus on software and services, but is not planning a price drop on its Xbox console. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains why Wall Street supports that move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

By projecting as many as four interest rate increases for 2018, the Federal Reserve runs the risk of setting short-term rates on a path of surpassing long-term rates and potentially touching off fears of a recession. Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does the convenience of mobile payments diminish consumers' financial literacy? George Washington University School of Business's Annamaria Lusardi discusses how a significant level of financial awareness is removed when making payments via devices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.