WSJ Your Money Briefing

For workers creating hybrid work schedules, planning out the days when they come into the office can be beneficial to their career track. The WSJ's careers reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen with what employees should consider when drawing up a hybrid work plan, and how to make the most of the time in the office.

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In a tight job market, employers are hungry for talent. So if you get a job offer from another company, you may be able to present it to your boss and negotiate a better work situation. The WSJ's Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host Charlie Turner to discuss ways to leverage that offer to your advantage, and the pitfalls to watch out for.

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There's a growing chance you'll be hit with a fee on your next credit-card purchase. The WSJ's credit-card reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why more merchants are imposing surcharges to offset the fees they're charged by card issuers, and how customers are responding.

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Ford wants a bigger portion of its sales to come from buyers who custom-order from the factory or online, rather than buy at the dealership. Other carmakers are considering it too. Auto industry reporter Mike Colias joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the shift in strategy and what it could mean for car buyers.

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As part of a new business strategy, some hotels are trying out "fee for service" pricing, where guests pay for specific services and amenities like room cleaning, gym usage and internet access. Real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin joins host Charlie Turner to discuss whether this kind of pricing will be embraced by customers and other hotel chains.

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Car owners are putting their used vehicles up for sale to take advantage of soaring prices. Reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host Charlie Turner to discuss what consumers should consider before selling their cars.

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While some people struggle to complete all of their job's daily tasks without putting in too many hours, others have found ways to hold down two full-time jobs, while striving to not work more than 40 hours in a week. The WSJ's "Work & Life" columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how these double-dippers do it, and the risks they take on in the process.

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Americans in their mid-30s and early 40s are beginning the period of their career that traditionally brings peak earnings. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter to discuss why this group doesn't feel financially secure. Plus, 35-year-old Tim Eng discusses reaching his salary goals, and his stepped-up efforts to save.

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Starting next month, Fannie Mae will make it easier for renters to qualify for home loans. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how renters' ability to make monthly payments will be used by lenders along with other data found on credit reports to determine their eligibility for mortgages.

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Airfares have risen significantly since people resumed flying post-pandemic, but on average they're nearly in line with 1996 levels, and that doesn't even account for inflation. WSJ "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney joins host J.R. Whalen to run through the numbers and discuss where prices may be headed this fall.

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Black millennials who had hoped a college education would help close the nation's racial wealth gap have found that the opposite happened. Reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why. Plus, 31-year-old Ristina Gooden discusses how her pursuit of a graduate degree could put her as much as $100,000 in debt.

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About 23 million student-loan borrowers have been able to pause their monthly payments since the start of the pandemic under a federal moratorium. Now the Education Department is extending the program by several more months. Reporter Alex Leary discusses the latest, and higher-education reporter Melissa Korn talks about alternatives that are available to struggling borrowers when the program eventually ends. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Many employees who quit a job are asked to take part in an exit interview with the human-resources department. Reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how employees should prepare, and how honest about their experience they should be in the meeting.

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The deadline to sign up for subsidies and reduced health-care premiums under the Affordable Care Act is Aug. 15. Reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the types of coverage available, and why an ACA plan isn't right for everyone.

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More than 7 million people quit their jobs this past spring in search of something new. WSJ "Work & Life" columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions you should consider before leaving your job. Plus, a worker who left his position at a tech startup discusses what he realized he gave up by leaving.

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After being beaten down by the pandemic, the apartment market is rebounding. But so are rental prices. Housing reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why, plus the latest efforts to extend the federal eviction moratorium that expired this past weekend.

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The FICO three-digit credit score is becoming a smaller factor for banks in making consumer-credit and underwriting decisions. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis tells host Charlie Turner that banks have started using their own scoring systems based on their own internal data.

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The pandemic has upended Americans' working lives, and many are demanding an improved work-life balance. That's led employers to rethink the traditional 5-day, 40-hour work week. Reporter Patrick Thomas joins host Charlie Turner to talk about alternative work schedules being considered by companies.

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It's a season of frustration for summer air travelers. The latest headache: passengers who thought they scored big discounts on non-stop flights are finding themselves re-booked on flights with different times and a layover. Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney tells host Charlie Turner that passengers suspect they're being bumped for people paying higher prices.

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The Robinhood trading app plans to make a large block of shares available to its users before the company goes public on Thursday. WSJ personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how investors should approach an IPO with respect to their portfolio.

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Rising broadband internet costs are putting a strain on household budgets. WSJ personal technology columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on how consumers can lower their monthly bill.

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Millions of homeowners and renters are still struggling to make monthly payments, even as some federal relief programs are nearing their end. Reporter Andrew Ackerman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new initiative from the Biden administration to assist homeowners, and the looming deadline facing renters.

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Investors in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum have been swindled out of hundreds of millions of dollars by fraudsters. WSJ financial enforcement reporter Dave Michaels joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how consumers can avoid being scammed, as well as calls for efforts to regulate the crypto industry.

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Many workers are asked to sign noncompete agreements that make it harder for them to go to work for a competitor. But noncompetes are coming under greater scrutiny from state and federal regulators. Workplace reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss whether these agreements' time is numbered.

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Travelers eager to take their first summer vacation in two years are facing frustrating delays and higher prices. "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss where the pain points are, and what the outlook for travel is like beyond the summer.

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The long-running bull market and strong investor sentiment have made some analysts wary. Could Monday's selloff in stocks indicate a shift is underway? Markets reporter Caitlin McCabe joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the importance of tracking market sentiment for everyday investors, and where the current market climate could be headed.

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Tight vehicle inventories and cars selling for above the sticker price have left many shoppers frustrated. Reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss smart ways shoppers can approach buying a car in today's market.

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CPA and IRA expert Ed Slott joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the "Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Conversion," a little-known technique allowing people to make annual tax-free retirement account contributions above government-imposed limits. The tactic gained attention after PayPal founder Peter Thiel amassed $5 billion in his Roth IRA account.

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As inflation continues to rise, food companies, grocers and restaurants are finding creative ways of passing higher costs on to consumers. Food industry reporter Annie Gasparro joins host J.R. Whalen to explain some of the ways shoppers are unknowingly paying more.

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A new set of rules, part of the federal government's "No Surprises Act," would protect patients from unexpected hospital bills. Healthcare reporter Stephanie Armour joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the rules will work.

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Now that pandemic restrictions are being lifted nationwide, consumers are borrowing money to spend on cars, vacations and more. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how consumers' outlook on debt is changing. Plus, South Carolina resident Felipe Betancor discusses gaining the confidence to take on more debt responsibly.

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Employers are struggling to fill millions of open positions nationwide, yet just as many of out-of-work Americans can't find a job they like. Senior writer Jon Hilsenrath joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the current job market "mismatch," and what it means for job seekers.

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A Wall Street Journal analysis of Education Department data shows that some expensive master's degree programs at elite universities don't provide graduates enough early career earnings to begin paying down their federal student loans. Higher-education reporter Melissa Korn joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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Barbecue season is getting more expensive. Propane prices this summer are running nearly 20% higher for some consumers compared to this time last year. Reporter Ryan Dezember joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why, and whether prices are expected cool off anytime soon.

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Some companies are rethinking pay and benefits as they plan a post-pandemic, hybrid workplace. Compensation Advisory Partners' Susan Schroeder and the Wharton School's Peter Cappelli join host J.R. Whalen to discuss the drawbacks of paying employees based on location.

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Older Americans have amassed a record $35 trillion in wealth, and now they're passing it on to their heirs. Reporter Ben Eisen talks with host Charlie Turner about what's being done with that money and the effect it's having on people's finances and the economy.

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Gas prices in the U.S. are about a dollar a gallon higher now than they were a year ago, and are currently at the highest level in seven years. Energy reporter Collin Eaton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prices have risen so sharply, and where they're likely headed this summer.

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As they desperately try to fill empty positions, many employers are offering lucrative signing bonuses and referral bonuses to prospective employees, even for many blue-collar jobs. Careers reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen with details.

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Confusing sets of vaccination and quarantine rules for travelers headed to European countries threaten to hamper the ease of international travel. Reporter Ben Katz joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how Americans planning to travel overseas should prepare.

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Amid high demand and an inventory shortage, car dealers are charging as much as $10,000 above vehicles' suggested retail prices. Auto industry reporter Nora Naughton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss whether that leaves any room for haggling, and how consumers can avoid dealer mark-ups.

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Americans' wealth was expected to take a hit during the Covid recession, but most people actually came out ahead. Reporter Orla McCaffrey joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why wealthier Americans fared the best, and what that could mean for different groups' long-term economic prospects.

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Business travel took a big hit during the pandemic, so now airlines are offering discounts on certain business- and first-class seats. Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney tells host Charlie Turner where you can find the best bargains.

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Millions of Americans refinanced their mortgages last year to negotiate lower interest rates, but relatively few were Black households. Reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host Charlie Turner to discuss why fewer Black homeowners went through the refinancing process.

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A new credit-card concept lets users build up points when they pay their rent, with the aim of helping them build up a credit history and even a down payment on a house. Could it work? Housing reporter Will Parker joins host Charlie Turner to discuss the pros and cons.

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For more employers, having a gap in your resume is no longer a deal-breaker. Work and Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host Charlie Turner to discuss how to address a resume gap in a job interview.

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The federal government is changing the way it accounts for a person's student-loan debt when determining their mortgage eligibility. Housing reporter Andrew Ackerman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the new approach works.

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Student-loan borrowers who have been able to suspend monthly payments during the pandemic are scheduled to resume them at the end of September. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss strategies borrowers can use to lessen the impact on their finances.

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Even as the current hot housing market has made the selling process easy, many sellers consider doing significant repairs and renovations before listing their home. WSJ contributor Robyn Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which renovation costs are more likely to be recouped.

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Tens of millions of American families will begin receiving expanded federal child tax credit payments. Tax reporter Richard Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the payments work, who is eligible and why some families might choose not to receive them.

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Working from home during the pandemic has given many employees a sense of independence and less of a need for supervision. Data journalist and author Alexandra Samuel joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how that will change the dynamic between workers and managers when they return to the office.

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