WSJ Your Money Briefing

Demand for CDs is at its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, according to dat a from CUSIP Global Services. WSJ markets reporter Hardika Singh joins host Erin Delmore to explain why CDs are considered among the safest investments.

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Many large-scale medical expenses like breast pumps, guide dogs, and contact lenses can be used as tax deductions, though many Americans aren’t familiar with this method of reducing their tax bill. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which types of expenses are eligible.

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After several years of extensions, student-loan repayments are expected to resume later this year. WSJ’s Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pressure that could place on younger people, many of whom are struggling financially. 

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Although February’s inflation rate cooled to 6%, prices still continue to rise. That may cause people to harken back to the recent past when prices were significantly lower. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker and Georgetown University professor Francesco D’Acunto to discuss “price nostalgia,” and why we remember prices being lower than they actually were.

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The government says depositors with Silicon Valley Bank and other banks that have failed this past week will still be able to access their cash through the FDIC. WSJ’s Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the FDIC works and the limits on its ability to protect depositors’ cash.

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While the average retirement nest egg shrunk by 23% last year, Gen Z workers’ balances grew by 14%, according to new data from Fidelity Investments. WSJ financial reporting fellow Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how Gen Z grew its savings despite a rough market.

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Ratings for Airbnb properties are as important to travelers as they are to property owners. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle tells J.R. Whalen how some guests feel pressured to give five stars, and why a perfect rating might not fully convey a guest’s experience.

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After years of stocks being the centerpiece of investments, many on Wall Street are now focusing on other money making opportunities. WSJ markets reporter Akane Otani joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss these alternative investments.

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Tax software companies often promote paid tax professionals to help taxpayers file their returns. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss when spending extra money on a tax pro makes financial sense.

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Instead of filing one tax return, a growing number of married couples are choosing “married, filing separately” status. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. 

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More people are adding software to their financial apps as a way to curb impulsive behavior with their money. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits, and how the programs allow people to take a digital break.

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The median property tax bill increased more than 8% in 2021, and they are expected to rise this year. WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how homeowners can save money, including when to appeal their property tax assessment.

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After a sharp run-up during the pandemic, monthly rents for new apartment leases are beginning to come down. WSJ housing reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what’s driving the declines, and what it means for the rental market.

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More companies are finding ways to trim their staff without classifying them as layoffs. WSJ careers and management reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why, and the tactics companies are using to shed workers.

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With tax refunds expected to be lower this year, an often overlooked move can help lower your overall tax bill. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling discusses with host J.R. Whalen. 

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The deadline to file income taxes this year is April 18. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the WSJ’s annual Tax Guide can help you avoid confusion and pitfalls.

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Despite cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin losing more than a trillion dollars in value last year, some investors didn’t sell and are likely to buy more. WSJ personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are unswayed by the high risk. 

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In one of the largest trials of a four-day week to date, British businesses gave their 2,900 workers a paid day off a week to see whether they could get just as much done while working less, but more effectively. WSJ writer and editor Vanessa Furhmans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the results of the study, and whether businesses are likely to adapt the plan going forward. 

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As people live longer and healthier lives, younger age groups will likely have to plan to work for 60 years. WSJ contributor Carol Hymowitz joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can prepare for an extra-long career timeline.

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People with low credit scores are having more trouble paying their auto loans than at any time since 2010. Wall Street Journal consumer finance reporter Gina Heeb joins Danny Lewis to discuss what this means for consumers and the economy at large.

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Several U.S. states have gotten the green light from the Biden Administration to tap into Medicaid funds to give residents access to sufficient food. WSJ’s Stephanie Armour joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the program. 

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President Biden has called for the rolling back of what he calls “junk fees,” that often get tacked on to things like airline tickets or hotel room charges. WSJ’s Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how regulation of these fees would affect consumers. 

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The IRS delayed by one year a law requiring e-commerce platforms such as eBay and Etsy to supply it with information on users with more than $600 in revenue. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why some people in that category are still expected to pay taxes on the income.

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Even though the S&P 500 has risen about 7% since the start of 2023, many investors are pulling money out of funds that track U.S. stocks. WSJ markets reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss where they’re placing their bets, and why they’re unsettled by curr ent market conditions.

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Arguments regarding President Biden’s plan to cancel $20,000 in debt for some student loan borrowers will be heard by the Supreme Court later this month. WSJ reporter Gabriel T. Rubin tells host J.R. Whalen the upcoming cancellation of the Covid-19 national emergency declaration could cast doubt on the fate of the debt cancellation plan.

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While many companies hired more than a million workers over the past several months, others have been laying off thousands of employees. WSJ’s Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the state of the U.S. labor market and what it means for the broader economy.

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The next phase of the Biden Administration’s program that changes the way medical debt is recorded on credit reports is underway. NerdWallet personal finance expert Sara Rathner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this could mean for many Ameircans’ credit scores.

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The Federal Reserve says worker pay in the U.S. is rising too fast for it to bring inflation down to 2%. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how workers’ share of the economy continues to shrink, despite rising hourly wages.

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As car dealers rebuild their inventories, prospective buyers are putting off purchases because of high prices coupled with rising interest rates. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how dealers plan to entice buyers, and how consumers can avoid rising rates. 

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Mortgage rates have fallen a full percentage point since last fall, and that has stirred up activity in the housing market which fell into a slump last year. WSJ’s Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen with an outlook for the housing market in 2023. 

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Growing financial strain and looser regulations are driving more Americans to make early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks people should consider before taking money out. 

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Whole Foods recently asked its suppliers to rein in the costs it passes on to the grocery chain. WSJ reporter Jaewon Kang joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that means for consumers’ grocery bills.

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Congress recently passed a broad set of rule changes that affect Americans’ 401(k) and retirement accounts, to make it easier for people to sign up. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen with details. 

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Despite a still-strong labor market, retail purchases have fallen in three of the past four months, and sales of autos and existing homes have fallen to their lowest levels in several years. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the substantial dropoff in consumer spending, and whether it likely means a recession is imminent. 

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Researchers suggest that time is something we should invest, rather than spend, to accumulate wealth, fulfillment and meaning that our future selves can draw on. WSJ personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it can help us understand investing money as well. 

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As more Americans grow weary of inflation, some are cutting back on everyday goods so they can splurge on expensive items. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe, and Atlanta resident Lamont Johnson, who’s treated himself to several luxury items. 

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Investors added cash to global money-market funds over the past four weeks at levels not seen since May of 2020. WSJ markets reporter Hardika Singh joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how cash delivers better returns than many stocks in the current market.

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While workers across all groups saw a median 7.4% pay increase in 2022, Black workers as well as young people and low-wage earners received the largest pay increases in the fourth quarter. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what the 2023 jobs picture looks like for those groups. 

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Despite recent controversy about gas stoves, home buyers say they prefer them over electric units. WSJ’ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why. 

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After several years of red-hot hiring during the pandemic, many companies are slowing down hiring amid economic uncertainty. So what does that mean for finding a new job? Wall Street Journal economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins Your Money Briefing host Danny Lewis to break down what’s going on in the job market.

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Which airlines performed best in 2022 amid severe weather and scores of delays and cancellations? WSJ “Carry On” travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen with results of the WSJ’s annual airline scorecard.

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Consumer confidence has hovered near record lows for much of the past year, even as hourly wages have steadily climbed. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe to discuss the economic factors that have held consumer confid ence in check, and if there is any reason for optimism on the horizon.

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Fraudsters posing as job recruiters have duped U.S. jobseekers out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Imani Moise, who explains how the scammers operate, and by a California woman who was nearly taken in by a fraudster.

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Airfares and hotel prices are still projected to be pricey in the first part of 2023, despite inflation cooling overall. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prices have remained high and how travelers can score discounts.

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The Black-White wealth gap in the U.S. has prevented many people from passing down substantial wealth to future generations. Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, managing partner of Zenith Wealth Partners, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the wealth gap persists and how independent financial firms are reaching out to communities of color to help them build wealth.

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A Biden administration plan unveiled this week would allow lower-income borrowers to pay less and make it easier for them to wipe away their student debt if they are enrolled in income-driven repayment plans. WSJ reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen with details. 

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After average tax refunds reached nearly $3,200 last year, changes to key tax breaks could significantly reduce many Americans’ refunds this year. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to run through the tax breaks that have been affected. 

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A Stanford University study suggests the learning lost as a result of lockdowns during the pandemic could have a long-term financial effect on students. WSJ reporter Ben Chapman joins host J.R. Whalen to review the findings. 

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Many investors’ portfolios and retirement accounts suffered steep declines last year. Sébastien Page, head of global multi-asset and chief investment officer at T. Rowe Price and author of “Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know About Asset Allocation,” joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what investors can expect in the market in 2023.

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To compete for workers, more companies are offering new hires a customizable pay package. WSJ contributor Tara Weiss joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the process works and questions workers should ask themselves before accepting a pay package.

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