Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat You Should Know Before Naming or Being an Estate Executor
Episode 1862
An executor plays a key role in managing the distribution of a deceased person’s belongings, but many people underestimate the time, cost and potenti…
2 years, 3 months ago
How to Boost Your Roth Account Balances Ahead of the 2025 Deadline
Episode 1861
Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) account holders can get ahead of next year’s scheduled expiration of 2017 tax breaks by adding to their retirement plans now…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Some Americans Invest in Real Estate as Their Retirement Plan
Episode 1860
While many people draw from their 401(k) funds in retirement, others see real-estate investing as a less volatile method to build savings. WSJ person…
2 years, 3 months ago
Mastering Your First Budget: Balancing Expenses, Student Loans and Fun
Episode 1859
Learn essential budgeting tips to help you stay on track in the final episode of our series "Adulting 101: Navigating the Real World." We’ll review h…
2 years, 3 months ago
What’s News in Markets: A Monster Half, Wegovy Bump, Nike Stumbles
Episode 1858
Just how big was stock markets’ first half? And how did Novo Nordisk get a China bump? Plus, what did investors make of Nike’s drop in revenue? Host …
2 years, 3 months ago
Want to Get Wealthy Off Your Home? It May Not Be the Best Time to Buy
Episode 1857
Your home may be the biggest purchase you ever make. But high prices and mortgage rates mean that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get wealthy…
2 years, 3 months ago
How to Brag About Yourself at Work
Episode 1856
While there are some risks to tooting your own horn at work, new research shows that bragging can actually bring you closer to your colleagues. WSJ c…
2 years, 3 months ago
Adulting 101: Understanding Your First Professional Paycheck
Episode 1855
Receiving your first professional paycheck is a memorable moment for anyone starting out, but the maze of numbers can be hard to follow. In the secon…
2 years, 3 months ago
Paying Bills With a Credit Card? Make Sure the Points Are Worth the Fees
Episode 1854
Some people are trying to turn their big monthly expenses into an opportunity to earn more points by paying with a credit card. WSJ reporter Katherin…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why It Could Cost You More to Beat the Heat This Summer
Episode 1853
Rising temperatures and high natural-gas prices mean you could be paying more to keep your home cool this summer. WSJ commodities reporter Ryan Dezem…
2 years, 3 months ago