Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat if You Can No Longer Live in Your Home? You Have Options
Episode 1822
After buying your home, sustaining homeownership can be financially overwhelming as renovations and ongoing maintenance, on top of monthly mortgage p…
2 years, 4 months ago
What’s News in Markets: Dow 40K, Meme Stocks, Walmart Growing
Episode 1821
How did website-design platform Squarespace’s stock make big moves? And are we trading GameStop like it’s 2021? Plus, how is Walmart planning its fut…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Rising Cost of Making New Friends
Episode 1820
Many Americans are spending as much as 80% of their discretionary funds on socializing and making new friends, as the cost of dining and attending ev…
2 years, 4 months ago
Retirees Face Decline in Financial Wealth Due to Inflation
Episode 1819
Inflation over the past two years has caused retirees as well as Americans several years away from retiring to take bigger withdrawals from their sav…
2 years, 4 months ago
Splitting the Bill: The Apps and Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Conversations
Episode 1818
Drinks or a meal out with a group of friends can become an uncomfortable situation when the bill comes. Wall Street Journal personal-technology edito…
2 years, 4 months ago
As Beef Prices Rise, Americans Turn to Chicken
Episode 1817
Many consumers have traded down to cheaper grocery alternatives, including chicken, as their share of income spent on food is at a three-decade high.…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why You’re Paying More Than List Price So Often
Episode 1816
More businesses are separating fees and extra charges from the listed cost of goods. WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why …
2 years, 4 months ago
How to Tackle Your Home’s Timeline of Big Expenses
Episode 1815
In addition to repairs and renovations, dealing with the lifespans of your home’s large appliances will take large bites out of your finances. In the…
2 years, 4 months ago
What’s News in Markets: Pixie Dust, BBQ Essentials, Uber Lyft-ed
Episode 1814
Can streaming bring some magic back to Disney? And why is Tyson looking for the beef? Plus, how did Lyft manage to beat Uber? Host Francesca Fontana …
2 years, 4 months ago
Why Hospitals Now Require Patients to Prepay for Treatment
Episode 1813
More hospitals and surgery centers are calling for patients to pay their full deductible before treatment begins. Wall Street Journal reporter Melani…
2 years, 4 months ago