Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWith Auto Tariffs on Hold, Is Now the Time to Buy a Car?
Episode 2081
Carmakers, auto parts suppliers and even car shoppers—everyone wants to make the most of the 30-day pause on President Trump’s tariffs on imports fro…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why the 401(k) Has Become a Rainy Day Fund
Episode 2080
More Americans are breaking into their 401(k) accounts to help with financial emergencies. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Juli…
1 year, 6 months ago
How Trump’s Tariff Whiplash Is Spooking Consumers
Episode 2079
Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade war is weighing on consumers. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host Ariana Aspuru to dis…
1 year, 6 months ago
How Wealthy Americans Use Cash Balance Plans to Save Millions for Retirement
Episode 2078
Cash balance retirement plans have surged in popularity and now hold $1 trillion of wealth. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Ari…
1 year, 6 months ago
How a Growing Number of People Identifying as Disabled Could Impact Workplace Accessibility
Episode 2077
More workers are seeking accommodations for mental-health conditions, spurring a debate among people with disabilities about whether the growing numb…
1 year, 6 months ago
What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Whipsaw, Gap’s Bump, Target Prices
Episode 2076
What made Target’s stock wobble and Gap’s surge? And how are automakers faring in the wake of Trump’s tariffs? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the b…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why Some Families Are Getting Priced Out of Spring Break
Episode 2075
Rising prices for domestic and international travel are causing more would-be travelers to delay spring and summer trips. Wall Street Journal reporte…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why School Districts Are Spending Millions to Revive High-School Shop Classes
Episode 2074
Welders, mechanics and carpenters could have a promising future in the digital age. School districts around the U.S. are spending tens of millions of…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trump Tariffs: How Much More Will Consumers Pay?
Episode 2073
President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. In response, those …
1 year, 6 months ago
Tax Season 2025: A Cheat Sheet for Retirees and Retirement Accounts
Episode 2072
To encourage Americans to save for retirement, Congress has set up tax-favored accounts. While these accounts offer plenty of benefits, there are som…
1 year, 6 months ago