Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Score a $200 Hotel Room for Less Than That
Episode 1941
Hotel room rates have skyrocketed in recent years, now averaging $200 or more in some of the nation’s largest cities. Wall Street Journal travel repo…
2 years ago
Your Money, Your Vote: What the Election Could Mean for Student Loans
Episode 1940
In the third episode of our series “Your Money, Your Vote,” we delve into the presidential nominees' positions on student loans and the cost of highe…
2 years ago
What’s News in Markets: Southwest Soars, AI Divergence, Costco’s Markdown
Episode 1939
What did investors make of changes to Southwest’s famous seating strategy? And why did two big AI tech-stock names go in opposite directions? Plus, w…
2 years ago
How Private Are Your Private Messages to Co-Workers?
Episode 1938
A recent data breach at Disney that exposed millions of intraoffice messages has shed light on whether direct messages between co-workers can be seen…
2 years ago
As Interest Rates Fall, Bonds Become a More Attractive Investment
Episode 1937
As interest rates decline, some financial advisers are steering their clients toward bonds. Wall Street Journal reporter Vicky Ge Huang joins host J.…
2 years ago
Some Retirees Are Ditching City Life for Rural America
Episode 1936
Retirees concerned about the costs of living in cities and suburbs are moving to more rural parts of the country. Wall Street Journal reporter Veroni…
2 years ago
Landing a Signing Bonus—Even if It’s Not Advertised
Episode 1935
Many companies are offering signing bonuses to seal the deal with qualified candidates. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Wha…
2 years ago
How ‘Election Fatigue’ Can Lead Us to Overspend
Episode 1934
Financial advisers say the tone and frenetic pace of political campaigns can add to someone’s financial anxiety, causing some people to find comfort …
2 years ago
Your Money, Your Vote: What Trump’s and Harris’s Tax Plans Could Mean for You
Episode 1933
In the second episode of our series “Your Money, Your Vote,” we break down the tax plans of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald …
2 years ago
What’s News in Markets: Lunar Shot, Garden Delivery, Big Movers
Episode 1932
Space exploration company Intuitive Machines got a big NASA contract, so did its stock go to the moon? And what did investors think of getting Olive …
2 years ago