WSJ Your Money Briefing

A growing number of people are defaulting on loans taken against their 401(k) retirement accounts, with the loss amount nearly 3% of $7.8 trillion in 401(k) accounts. Wall Street Journal retirement reporter Anne Tergesen explains how workers leaving jobs before repaying loans is often the culprit.

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U.S. markets endured a second day of huge losses in a very volatile session. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says investors are bracing for more possible turmoil, as the third quarter earnings season begins.

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Wednesday's stocks selloff was peculiar because of how investors did not react. Plus, as homeowners and businesses in Florida endure Hurricane Michael, pension funds and endowments could face a substantial financial hit as well. WSJ global investing editor Geoff Rogow explains.

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Special Edition: Markets plummeted Wednesday as rising bond yields continued to draw investors away from stocks. Art Hogan of B. Riley FBR explains the effect of higher yields on equities; he also doesn't foresee a full-fledged bear market because the economy is sound.

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Wall Street Journal senior markets columnist James Mackintosh explains why stock investors should not feel spooked by the recent run-up in bond yields.

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Although the White House and Congress have shifted the spotlight away from infrastructure projects, Wall Street Journal reporter Miriam Gottfried explains how private equity finds repairs of the nation's bridges and pipelines to be an attractive investment.

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ramped up its regulation and enforcement of cryptocurrency fraud and other related crimes in the past year. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel Rubin explains how cryptocurrency oversight is one component of the commission's (and the SEC's) body of work.

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Stocks suffered a big two-day selloff Thursday and Friday, hurt by rising bond yields. Volatility returned to the markets. That's expected to continue, according to the Wall Street Journal's Corrie Driebusch.

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While some on Wall Street predict a stock market pullback after November's midterm elections, Wall Street Journal markets reporter Allison Prang explains why historical data (and current economic conditions) point to a different market response.

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Amazon's decision to raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour could spell trouble for competitors looking to ramp up their holiday season worker ranks. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Elizabeth Winkler explains.

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The Federal Reserve is considering a revamp of the rules that govern and define big banks. Wall Street Journal financial regulation reporter Ryan Tracy explains how it is part of the Trump administration's effort to scale back what it deems overreaching banking rules.

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U.S. stocks and bond yields jumped at the start of the fourth quarter after the U.S. and Canada reached a last-minute deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani explains sectors that are affected by ongoing trade tensions with China.

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The IRS is expected to release details saying meal expenses involving business clients will once again, in most cases, be 50% deductible. But Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders says that will not apply to entertainment expenses.

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Luxury hotels are becoming living quarters for more and more of the ultra-rich and powerful. Wall Street Journal reporter Katy McLaughlin explains why and details some of the lavish perks that come with hotel living.

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The series of tariffs the U.S. has placed on more than $200 billion of Chinese goods could result in long-term damage to relations between the two countries. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip explains.

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The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it will increase interest rates to a range of 2%-2.25%. Fed Chairman Jay Powell addressed several topics, including the challenges of weighing economic strength against raising rates as well as the potential impact of trade tensions on the economy.

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Wall Street Journal reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why some merchants like Amazon and Target want to reject several types of credit cards with among the most generous rewards programs on the market.

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While the stock markets have been reaching new heights, there are numerous widely held companies that remain in bear-market territory. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani discusses the companies and what it means for the broader economy.

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The Internal Revenue Service is ending its program allowing American tax cheats with secret offshore accounts to confess them and avoid prison, but the bad guys aren't off the hook. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains.

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Sports car brand Aston Martin intends to pursue an aggressive IPO in early October that would value the company at about $6.7 billion. Wall Street Journal senior reporter William Boston has details and explains why some on Wall Street are skeptical.

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Investors have been steering their resources toward defensive sectors in the S&P 500 as a way to protect against strong market swings. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani explains.

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An upcoming freeze on corporate stock buybacks could mean volatility creeping back into equity markets. Wall Street markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains.

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Institutional investors are turning to computers and algorithms to scoop up large numbers of single-family homes as rental properties. Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Dezember explains how the computers can gather precise detail about homes.

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Wall Street Journal 'Intelligent Investor' columnist Jason Zweig discusses the new book 'Mastering the Market Cycle' and the notion that investors can spot trends in the market. However, they often misread shorter-term market moves as trends and inject their own current emotions in their analysis.

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While an interest rate increase be the Federal Reserve is widely expected in September, Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains why increases in December and beyond are not as certain.

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The recent highs registered by stocks in the Dow Jones Transportation Average indicate the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average may be poised to set fresh records. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Akane Otani explains.

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Wall Street Journal markets reporter Ben Eisen explains how many investors are finding it difficult to profit from big tech stocks as a result of using structured notes.

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Apple faces a balancing act: maintain strong price points on its iPhones to appease Wall Street, but also keep customers happy. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains.

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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett explains why he declined to inject life-saving cash into Lehman Brothers at the start of the 2008 financial crisis.

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During each of their four years of college, college students (and their parents) can take specific action to help establish and build a good credit rating. Wall Street Journal news editor Demetria Gallegos explains.

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Although Apple was the first company to cross $1 trillion in market capitalization last month, and Amazon followed suit this week, Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains why investors should expect Amazon to overtake Apple as the world's most valuable company.

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The tax overhaul bill offers a new, $2,000-per-child break for taxpayers. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders explains the specifics of the benefits, and the catch.

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Jealous much? United Capital founder and CEO Joe Duran explains how trying to 'keep up with the Joneses' and developing envy based on others' social media posts, or the fear of missing out (FOMO), can pose a significant threat to one's financial well-being.

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What is the right age to buy a house? To get your first credit card? To retire? A survey of consumers shows significant differences among age groups and genders in terms of when they should reach key financial milestones in their lives.

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A car-repair bill totaling $500 could put some Americans in financial dire straits, according to an alarming Federal Reserve report on the lack of savings on the part of consumers. Ally Insurance vice president Gabe Garroni has tips to keep car-repair bills low and protect your nest egg.

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Thanks to the success of its e-commerce business, Wall Street sees Walmart as an attractive investment. Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back details the retailer's significant growth in the past quarter.

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Owners of World Wrestling Entertainment stock have been on a roller-coaster ride since 2014, but Heard on the Street columnist Spencer Jakab explains why the stock is back in investors' good graces.

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Wall Street Journal reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how investors' lofty expectations of the booming U.S. economy results in the bar being continually raised and, in some cases, their view of the economy skewed.

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A Charles Schwab survey of young people aged 16 to 25 reveals a lack of knowledge about saving money and debt management. They also view their parents as role models, after seeing them endure the recession last decade.

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While women hold numerous leadership positions along Wall Street, they run just two of the top 50 hedge funds by assets under management. Wall Street Journal reporter Rob Copeland reveals some unexpected data and explains which positions most women hold at hedge funds.

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A new crop of shooting-style videogames coming this fall will take aim at chipping away at Epic Games' popular "Fortnite" game. Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains.

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A new organization by the Winklevoss brothers aims to help cryptocurrency exchanges regulate themselves. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna says this could provide the digital currency industry with much-needed transparency and confidence.

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No more annoying quarterly reports: the Wall Street Journal's Ben Eisen talks about why being privately-held is becoming more attractive to companies than being publicly traded.

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Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can be a great tax strategy. But the Wall Street Journal's Laura Saunders says there are several factors you should consider before you make the move.

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Even as the S&P 500 nears a new high, shares of consumer-staples stocks which are considered defensive plays have been climbing. The Wall Street Journal's Akane Otani says that suggests that investors are hedging their bets through a safe corner of the market.

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The Wall Street Journal's Amrith Ramkumar explains why lithium, used in batteries that help power electric vehicles, has gone from one of last year's hottest trades to one of this year's most-shorted investments.

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Financial technology startups have begun issuing credit cards to people with poor credit histories. The Wall Street Journal's AnnaMaria Andriotis says fintechs are filling the growing void left by credit card-issuing banks.

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For a decade, savers have earned next to nothing on their bank deposit rates. But banks are starting to pay out higher rates partly because of Fed rate hikes, according to the Wall Street Journal's Aaron Back.

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Smartphone makers have reaped the benefits of being able to raise prices. But smartphone buyers may have grown tired of price hikes. The Wall Street Journal's Dan Gallagher explains.

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Markets reporter Michael Wursthorn explains what forces are holding valuations in check while the broader market is approaching its January high. He also points out bargain opportunities for investors.

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