Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchYour Last Name Could Mean Thousands in Scholarship Money
Episode 1842
Need help paying for school? College students can nab scholarships for their height, their duck calling abilities and even their last name. WSJ repor…
2 years, 3 months ago
How a Forgotten Form Led to His Ex Getting His $1 Million Retirement Account
Episode 1841
They broke up 35 years ago. He left her his nearly $1 million retirement account. The years-long legal battle that ensued is a cautionary tale. WSJ p…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Recession Still Isn’t Here. Is It Ever Coming?
Episode 1840
Economists have warned a recession was imminent but it still hasn’t arrived. WSJ chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos joins host J.R. Whalen t…
2 years, 3 months ago
What’s News in Markets: Streaming Price, Spending Slumps, Meme Mania
Episode 1839
Why is Spotify hiking its premium price? And how are J.M. Smucker and Lululemon dealing with lower consumer spending? Plus, what’s behind the wild mo…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Paying in Cash Could Cost You Extra
Episode 1838
More customers are facing a fee when they choose to pay in cash. WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how th…
2 years, 3 months ago
Estate Fights Can Tear Stepfamilies Apart. Here’s How to Avoid the Brawl
Episode 1837
It can be a challenge for blended families to properly allocate money, properties and plans after a parent dies. Personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebe…
2 years, 3 months ago
The IRS Is Expanding Its Alternative Tax-Filing Software
Episode 1836
After limited eligibility in its first year, the IRS is expanding its new electronic tax-filing system . WSJ reporter Richard Rubin joins host J.R. W…
2 years, 3 months ago
Is Cutting Your Hours the Key to Finding Work-Life Balance?
Episode 1835
More people are choosing to work part time to make room for family, hobbies or even side gigs. Wall Street Journal columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins h…
2 years, 3 months ago
Looking for a Job? Who You Know Still Matters
Episode 1834
Face-to-face networking has re-emerged as a valuable tool for job candidates to discuss their work experience with hiring managers. WSJ’s Callum Borc…
2 years, 4 months ago
What’s News in Markets: Wrong AI, Troubled Retailers, Trump Volatility
Episode 1833
How did Salesforce drag down the Dow, and how did Google search miss the point? And what separated Kohl’s and Gap’s performance? Plus, how did Trump’…
2 years, 4 months ago