WSJ Your Money Briefing

Your must-listen for valuable money and market stories from The Wall Street Journal. Each weekday our journalists from Heard on the Street, the Intelligent Investor and other popular features share insights on investing, markets, taxes and retirement planning.

Here's How to Travel the World at 90% Off

Wall Street Journal 'Middle Seat' columnist Scott McCartney discusses some perks enjoyed by airline employees, including nearly free tickets to destinations of their choice.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-25
08:43

Interest Rate Chatter: It Boosts Gold and Yen Prices, Too

Word of a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve has boosted prices of commodities and currencies, like the Japanese Yen, as well as stocks. Wall Street Journal Ira By Ira Iosebashvili explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-24
06:51

The Downside of Lower Mortgage Rates for Banks

Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen explains how lower mortgage rates can negatively impact banks' mortgage servicing businesses.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-23
07:30

Marriage Taxes: Should Couples Say "I Don't" Instead?

Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders explains how couples who choose to remain single can reap substantial tax benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-22
08:22

Interest Rates: July Data Adds Confusion to Fed-Watching

Some investors have predicted a 25-basis point interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in late July, while others feel a 50-basis point move is possible. Markets reporter Akane Otani explains how July's economic data has cast uncertainty on the Fed's next move.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-19
07:45

Shale Production Slows as Oil Rigs Go Inactive

Wall Street Journal energy reporter Stephanie Yang explains why the number of active oil rigs in the U.S. has fallen to a 17-month low.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-18
08:09

Corporate Pensions Could Suffer From Lower Interest Rates

Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Lauren Silva Laughlin explains how an expected interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve could negatively impact corporate pension funds.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-17
07:10

Lower Interest Rates Likely to Curb Banks' Earnings

Wall Street Journal reporter Telis Demos explains the relationship between a potential interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve, what banks charge to loan money, deposit rates they give to consumers, and banks' earnings.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-16
10:49

Is the Party Over? Earnings Could Sour Wall Street's Mood

Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart explains how some on Wall Street have not priced in the likelihood of disappointing second-quarter earnings from many companies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-15
05:45

Your 401(k) Plan Is Getting More Income Options

Annuities, essentially guaranteed monthly income for as long as a retiree lives, are coming to 401(k) plans. Wall Street Journal reporter Yuka Hayashi explains how annuities could be beneficial to retirees unable to cover their basic living expenses.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-12
08:58

Health Law: Court Comments Cloud Stocks' Future

Comments by a federal appeals court on the Affordable Care Act could paint a very cloudy future for health care stocks. Heard on the Street columnist Charley Grant explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-11
07:46

Fire Up the Grill! Propane Prices Have Simmered Down

Wall Street Journal reporter Ryan Dezember explains why propane prices have dropped by about 50% in the past year, and how the U.S. became the world's largest supplier.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-10
06:49

Bank Stocks Might Not Be as Cheap as They Appear

Have shares of the big banks priced in enough of a possibility of economic bad news on the horizon? Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Aaron Back explains how not forecasting negative events could make the stocks appear cheaper than they actually are.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-09
08:26

Gen Z in the Workplace: College Grads Supervising Seniors?

The arrival of Generation Z (those born after 1997) in the workplace means there could be as many as five generations working at a company simultaneously. XpertHR's Robert Teachout explains how employers can better understand the needs of different generations and overcome hurdles.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-08
11:08

Vacation With Your Siginifcant Other: Who Pays for What?

Wall Street Journal 'Young Money' columnist Kevin McAllister discusses the dilemma often facing people vacationing with friends or romantic partners regarding how expenses are divided.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-05
10:28

Food Companies Bet on Americans Getting 'the Munchies'

Food companies are investing in the snacking industry, even as growth in the category has been uneven. Wall Street Journal reporter Micah Maidenberg explains.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-02
07:20

Americans' Spending Is Up, But Fears Persist

Wall Street Journal economics reporter Sarah Chaney explains what's driving consumer spending, which rose in April and May, and what may cause them to curtail spending later his year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-01
05:21

Wall Street in 2019: A Look Ahead to the 2nd Half

Federated chief equity market strategist Phil Orlando looks ahead to Wall Street in the second half of 2019 and what challenges potentially facing investors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-28
11:19

Options Traders Don't See This Market Rally Ending Soon

Wall Street Journal reporter Gunjan Banerji explains what is spurring optimism among options traders with regard to the future of the current market rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-27
08:08

Can't Buy Me Love? Facebook Aims to Firm Up User Support

Facebook's anticipated significant advertising ramp-up is intended to secure its existing user base. Wall Street Journal Heard on the Street columnist Laura Forman discusses challenges the social media giant faces.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-26
07:39

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