WSJ Your Money Briefing

In the past, many workers viewed not taking sick days as a badge of honor. But now WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen tells host J.R. Whalen people are taking more sick time, and they’re taking time off for reasons other than feeling unwell.

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Second-year MBA students are facing a much slower pace of hiring and recruiting by companies in the tech, finance and consulting sectors. Wall Street Journal reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss alternate plans some students are considering.

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More retailers are offering discounts to shoppers who make purchases with cash. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how credit-card users can also score deals.

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More managers and employees are realizing they can cut 30-minute meetings to just 15 minutes and still get work done. WSJ reporter Anne Marie Chaker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the learning curves that go along with shorter meetings.

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The creative logic, known as “Girl Math,” to justify discretionary spending has gone viral. Wall Street Journal reporter Chavie Lieber joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the social media trend.

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Older Americans often downsize their home as their needs change. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why many find downsizing doesn’t make financial sense in the current housing market.

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Trump-era tax cuts are scheduled to expire in 2025. Wall Street Journal contributor Bailey McCann joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss moves experts suggest people can make now to prepare.

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Amid skyrocketing college costs, many companies are promoting tuition reimbursement as a benefit with the aim of attracting and retaining employees. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how reimbursement programs vary by company, and questions employees should ask.

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As interest rates rise, more investors are considering bonds to complement stocks and mutual funds in their portfolios. WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of investing in bonds.

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Paying bills through automatic payments can be an easy way of managing your balances. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it can also lead to unexpected expenses and hurt your credit score.

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With interest rates up and inflation remaining high, consumer spending should be on the decline. However, economists say household spending remains robust. Wall Street Journal consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some Americans are choosing trips and concert tickets over homeownership and retirement saving. 

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Student-loan borrowers resuming payments this month might consider refinancing their loan to rein in costs. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why financial experts suggest borrowers should think twice before refinancing.

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Financial advisors recommend keeping physical cash at home in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Wall Street Journal personal finance bureau chief Jeremy Olshan joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much cash should be put aside.

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A new tax law requires ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub to give the IRS information about ticket sales over $600. After a year of expensive tours and live events, resellers could be in for a surprise come tax season. WSJ music industry reporter Anne Steele joins Ariana Aspuru to discuss. 

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Federal funding for an estimated 70,000 child-care centers nationwide ran out on September 30. Wall Street Journal “Numbers” columnist Josh Zumbrun joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what families can expect going forward.

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Many people envision an employment path with clearly defined steps up the career ladder. Wall Street Journal “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why being open to detours and unexpected obstacles can be a key to getting ahead.

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A new income-based, college-loan repayment program could significantly reduce borrowers’ loan balances. WSJ reporters Julia Carpenter and Gabriel T. Rubin join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the “SAVE” program works.

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Younger workers who might be forced to work through their 70s or later before retiring might find the strategy of taking periodic career breaks could help them avoid burning out. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers, as well as the head of a career re-entry program, who will discuss how workers should plan their career breaks, and how they can overcome challenges they’ll face when returning to the workplace.

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More companies are reviewing data showing when workers swiped their ID badges to enter the office, and how long they stayed. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss penalties some employees face who are not adhering to return-to-office policies.

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Assumable loans allow home sellers to transfer the more attractive rate they secured in the past to buyers. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how they work, as well as the pros and cons. 

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In the post-Covid workplace, where many companies have taken exhaustive steps to create hybrid work schedules, employers and workers are still at odds over how to approach Fridays. WSJ contributor Alexandra Samuel joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the effect it has on business and morale.

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Consumers who are wary of current high interest rates have several options allowing them to borrow at lower-interest levels. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and risks.

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 People currently in their 20s are likely facing a 60-year career because of longevity and rising living costs. In the second episode of our series, we explore the importance of beginning the retirement-saving process early, and how accounts like a 401(k) and an IRA can help people maximize their saving efforts.

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Several retailers have been sued for posting sale prices on items that aren’t actually discounted prices. WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the process works, and what consumers can do.

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Walkouts by United Auto Workers at several GM, Ford and Stellantis factories come as the auto industry was beginning to stabilize following the pandemic. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how consumers shopping for cars, new or used, are likely to be impacted by the strike.

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More companies are phasing out feedback that bosses give workers, and replacing it with “feedforward.” Wall Street Journal reporter Alexandra Bruell joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the difference, and why companies feel the change is needed.

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More couples are choosing to have conversations about their financial goals on “money dates.” WSJ reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits of mixing romance and finance.

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As Americans live longer, healthier lives, the traditional 40-year career will become a thing of the past. Our three-part series explores how to navigate a longer career and what it could mean for the future of work and your finances. This first episode examines what exactly a 60-year career might entail and how you can start mentally preparing yourself for one.

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Many landlords are adding fees to monthly rent that they charge tenants. WSJ reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the reasons behind the fees and how some tenants are fighting back.

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Rising interest rates create opportunities for consumers to accelerate growth on their money to save for things like cars, vacations and emergency funds. WSJ reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways consumers with varying levels of extra cash on hand can use higher rates to their advantage.

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The cost of health insurance is expected to rise by the largest amount in years. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why costs are rising, and who’ll pay more. 

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The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 rankings measure several higher-education categories including graduation rates, students’ salaries after graduation, and the length of time it takes someone to pay off the full cost of attendance. Host J.R. Whalen speaks with WSJ’s Chastity Pratt, Harry Carr and Tom Corrigan about the findings.

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Interest on student loans began accruing on Sept. 1 and payments are due next month. WSJ’s Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how borrowers should prepare to resume making payments.

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Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile are asking customers to move their monthly bill payments from their credit cards to their bank accounts. WSJ personal-technology editor Shara Tibken joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the carriers want the change, the privacy concerns that have been raised about it and the financial trade-offs to consider before you make the switch.

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As some companies restructure their workforces, many are reassigning employees to new positions rather than letting them go. WSJ’s Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how that can end up putting employees into positions that don’t fit their career path or expertise, and what workers can do about it.

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Consumers are getting frustrated with all those requests for charitable donations at checkout counters. WSJ’s Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why they continue to contribute anyway.

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After years of luring new workers with hefty pay increases and bonuses, many companies are reversing that trend. WSJ’s Te-Ping Chen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why employers are reducing salaries for new recruits and what it means for job seekers.

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Many Americans start making serious financial decisions in their early 20s when they enter the workforce and start living on their own. WSJ’s Clare Ansberry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss recent studies that explain the age when adults actually make the best financial decisions.

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Students heading off to college have a lot on their plate, including making some big financial decisions for the first time. To avoid breaking the bank, students have to be careful with their money. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss.

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It’s back-to-school time, and many parents are adding another expense to their budget: their children’s extracurricular activities. With nonacademic credent ials becoming more important in college admissions, parents are going all in on their kids’ interests. WSJ’s Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss.

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Homeowners planning energy-efficient renovations could save substantial amounts of money through rebates the government plans to roll out this year. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what types of work the rebates do, and don’t, cover.

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 A recent survey indicates the happiest workers aren’t necessarily those with regular paychecks and benefits. WSJ’s Katie Mogg joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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More couples are taking a page from the corporate playbook to complete household tasks like scheduling grocery-store runs and paying the bills. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins J.R. Whalen to discuss challenges some couples face in dividing up the to-do list. 

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 As Americans live longer, some are seeking more fulfilling activities during the traditional midlife period. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 7% this week, its highest point in 20 years. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what homebuyers should know.

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Travelers are reporting longer wait times in TSA lines at airports where the agency has installed new scanners designed to improve security and keep people moving. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what passengers can do to move through the line more quickly.

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More people are buying travel insurance to protect against threats posed by severe weather and other elements. WSJ’s Ethan M. Steinberg joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of taking out a policy before traveling.

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Some financial planners are taking an approach to their work that focuses on clients’ personal goals and well-being, and not just about growing wealth. WSJ personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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After several years of working from home, some people find it difficult to complete tasks at the office. WSJ reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways people can be more productive in the office. 

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Credit cards and digital payment apps make checking out convenient for shoppers. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and risks of these payment options. 

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