Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Changes to Real-Estate Commissions Mean for Buyers and Sellers
Episode 1902
A settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors over inflated commissions has changed the way real-estate agents collect payments. Wall …
2 years, 1 month ago
Putting a Pet in Your Will Isn’t Just for the Super Wealthy
Episode 1901
Pets aren’t an afterthought in estate planning anymore. More pet owners are setting aside funds in their wills for their furry friends. Wall Street J…
2 years, 1 month ago
Gen Z & the Debt Trap, Part 1: A Wounded Wallet
Episode 1900
In the first episode of our three part-series “Gen Z & the Debt Trap,” we explore a Credit Karma report that found Gen Z is accumulating debt faster …
2 years, 1 month ago
What’s News in Markets: Markets Bounce Back, New Starbucks CEO, Trump’s Tweets
Episode 1899
Why did markets have their best week of the year? And how did investors react to new CEOs at Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret? Plus, how did Donald Tr…
2 years, 1 month ago
Millennials Are Now Wealthier Than Generations Before at the Same Age
Episode 1898
They were the generation financially falling behind. But now, millennials have become wealthier than previous generations were at their age. WSJ pers…
2 years, 1 month ago
Hourly Workers Aren’t So Hard to Find Anymore
Episode 1897
Companies are pulling back on hiring hourly roles such as truck drivers, maintenance workers, and cleaners — that were once in high demand. Wall Stre…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why You Shouldn’t Expect a Rapid Drop in Mortgage Rates
Episode 1896
A rough day in the stock market like what we saw last week could mean good news for home borrowers in the form of lower mortgage rates. But there are…
2 years, 1 month ago
Companies Are Cracking Down on College Discounts for Non-Students
Episode 1895
Clinging to your old college ID isn’t enough to guarantee a discount anymore. WSJ reporter Mengqi Sun joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the high tech…
2 years, 1 month ago
College Financial-Aid Applicants Will Face Delays Again This Year
Episode 1894
Most families and students won’t be able to begin filling out federal college financial-aid forms until late fall, the second straight year of such d…
2 years, 1 month ago
Going for Gold: The Financial Hurdles Facing Olympic Athletes
Episode 1893
Winning an Olympic medal doesn’t necessarily translate to financial success for many athletes. Host J.R. Whalen speaks with WSJ personal finance repo…
2 years, 1 month ago