Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Downsizing Your Home Isn’t the Money Move It Used to Be
Episode 1641
Older Americans often downsize their home as their needs change. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why …
2 years, 11 months ago
How to Manage Your Finances Before Tax Cuts Expire
Episode 1640
Trump-era tax cuts are scheduled to expire in 2025. Wall Street Journal contributor Bailey McCann joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss moves experts sug…
2 years, 11 months ago
Tuition Reimbursement: Why Now May Be the Time to Ask Your Employer to Help
Episode 1639
Amid skyrocketing college costs, many companies are promoting tuition reimbursement as a benefit with the aim of attracting and retaining employees. …
2 years, 11 months ago
Investing in Bonds: What You Need to Know
Episode 1638
As interest rates rise, more investors are considering bonds to complement stocks and mutual funds in their portfolios. WSJ personal-finance reporter…
2 years, 11 months ago
How Autopay Can Cost You Money
Episode 1637
Paying bills through automatic payments can be an easy way of managing your balances. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why Americans Are Choosing to Splurge Instead of Save
Episode 1636
With interest rates up and inflation remaining high, consumer spending should be on the decline. However, economists say household spending remains r…
2 years, 11 months ago
Is Now a Good Time to Refinance Your Student Loans?
Episode 1635
Student-loan borrowers resuming payments this month might consider refinancing their loan to rein in costs. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel T. R…
2 years, 11 months ago
How Much Cash Should You Keep at Home in Case of an Emergency?
Episode 1634
Financial advisors recommend keeping physical cash at home in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Wall Street Journal personal finance bur…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why the IRS Wants to Know About Your Eras Tour Tickets
Episode 1633
A new tax law requires ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub to give the IRS information about ticket sales over $600. After a year of ex…
2 years, 11 months ago
Child Care Faces Threat as Funding for Centers Expires
Episode 1632
Federal funding for an estimated 70,000 child-care centers nationwide ran out on September 30. Wall Street Journal “Numbers” columnist Josh Zumbrun j…
2 years, 11 months ago