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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.
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Are you ready to take control of your financial future in 2025? Our new four-part series, “Money Moves for the New Year” will answer your questions about achieving your money goals. In the first episode, we’ll hear from Aqua Richards, who aims to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt and boost her credit score by more than 100 points next year. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal finance reporter Imani Moise and financial planner Stephanie Genkin to discuss what you should know about creating a debt-repayment plan and the pitfalls to avoid.
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How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway’s bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Some people are leaving text messages or videos with their wishes as a form of estate planning . By forgoing written word, their beneficiaries may not be entitled to their assets. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why estate law is still rooted to ink on paper.
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1Starting in 2025, new travel requirements will add an extra step and small fee for people visiting the U.K. and over two dozen other countries. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you need to know before your next trip.
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Runners are humble bragging about their athletic achievements on their resume to stand out among piles of applications. What do recruiters say about it? Wall Street Journal contributor Caitlin Carlson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what job-seekers need to know before jumping on this trend.
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After years of lax enforcement, more companies are cracking down on return-to-office mandates. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the shift toward stricter policies and what it means for workers.
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After being a key player in the 2021 meme stock frenzy, Robinhood is now a public company. CEO and co-founder Vlad Tenev joined WSJ’s Take on the Week podcast to discuss the evolution of the company, what’s next, and the gamification of investing. Co-host and WSJ columnist Telis Demos joined host J.R. Whalen to break down the discussion.
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How Walgreens got on the way to recovery. And why Alphabet’s and Oracle’s paths diverged. Plus, how GM ending its robotaxi program hit rideshare stocks. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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President-elect Donald Trump vowed to tame inflation throughout his 2024 campaign. But following through on those promises could be a challenge. WSJ economics reporter Justin Lahart joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much power a president has when it comes to inflation and why some experts worry Trump’s plan could have the opposite effect on prices.
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According to the Tax Policy Center, the highest-income households often pay less tax than middle-class ones, thanks to tax-optimization strategies that have largely been held for the rich. Now, technology is increasing access to those products for individual investors. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what it means for your portfolio.
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The holiday season often comes with the pressure to find the perfect gift for all of your loved ones. WSJ’s Jessica Chou joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss shopping strategies to balance being festive and frugal.
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Stock markets have hit a series of new highs in 2024, but a disproportionate number of young men are betting heavily on more unpredictable assets. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss new research showing that men’s attitudes toward masculinity are a predictor of whether they own risky investments like crypto or meme stocks.
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Some young workers and women are ditching business casual and ushering in an office necktie renaissance. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how a new generation is tweaking the power tie by making it rebellious or feminine.
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How are AI agents lifting Salesforce’s business? And how did investors react to a new CEO at discount retailer Five Below? Plus, why did investors like American Airlines landing a new credit-card deal? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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In the battle against porch pirates, online shoppers can now buy insurance to protect their purchases. Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the coverage works and other ways shoppers are fighting back this holiday season.
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In an era of tighter company budgets and efficiency, performance improvement plans, or PIPs are on the rise. Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how PIPs work and what employees placed in them can do.
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The IRS applies similar rules for gains or losses from cryptocurrency as it does for stocks. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what it means for investors’ tax bills, and crypto-related rule changes the agency is expected to put into effect next year.
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The cost of car repairs and maintenance has risen 28% in the past three years, according to the Labor Department. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which types of fixes car owners are taking on themselves to save money.
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While a final will and testament directs the passing down of your assets after you’ve died, a living will spells out the medical care you want if you’re unable to speak for yourself. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the details you should include.
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To save time, money, and family squabbles after you die, it helps to have an updated and detailed estate plan. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how to make your estate simpler for your heirs.
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