Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Companies Are Quietly Lowering Salaries
Episode 1921
As the labor market cools, many hiring managers are resetting pay levels for new hires. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Wha…
2 years ago
How Do Americans Feel About Their Finances? It’s Complicated
Episode 1920
The effects of the pandemic on the U.S. economy has left many consumers with feelings of both optimism and angst . Wall Street Journal reporter Joe P…
2 years ago
A Free Defense Against the Next Big Data Breach: Freeze Your Credit
Episode 1919
Last month, a lawsuit alleged that a background-check company left as many as three billion records exposed – putting new attention on credit freezes…
2 years ago
What’s News in Markets: Nvidia Selloff, JetBlue Soars, U.S. Steel Deal
Episode 1918
What’s causing Nvidia’s recent decline? And how did a summer tech outage help JetBlue? Plus, why is deal uncertainty weighing on U.S. Steel? Host Fra…
2 years ago
WSJ/College Pulse’s 2025 Ranking Includes 25 New Colleges in the Top 50
Episode 1917
This year’s Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking measures how well each college sets graduates up for financial success. So which schools ended …
2 years ago
It’s Getting Harder for Americans to Grow Old in Their Homes
Episode 1916
According to an AARP survey, 77% of Americans aged 50 and older want to live as long as possible in their current home. But rising costs mean that pu…
2 years ago
How Some People Work Mini-Retirements Into Their Career
Episode 1915
More workers in their 20s and 30s are considering taking extended breaks from work for travel and other pursuits. Wall Street Journal personal-financ…
2 years ago
Many Feel Living the American Dream Is Unattainable
Episode 1914
A recent Wall Street Journal/NORC poll indicated a significant gap between people’s wishes and expectations regarding owning a home, having a family,…
2 years ago
How Credit-Builder Cards Let Customers Boost Their Score Without Debt
Episode 1913
Credit-builder cards from companies like Chime Financial and Credit Sesame are promising customers a higher credit score without ever borrowing or pa…
2 years, 1 month ago
What Home Buyers Should Know About Negotiating Real-Estate Agent Fees
Episode 1912
A recent settlement by the National Association of Realtors means home buyers are now responsible for negotiating their agent’s commissions. Wall Str…
2 years, 1 month ago