Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIt May Be Time to Rethink Your Perfect Career Plan
Episode 1631
Many people envision an employment path with clearly defined steps up the career ladder. Wall Street Journal “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig…
3 years ago
Your Student Loan Payments Could Be Cut in Half Under New Program
Episode 1630
A new income-based, college-loan repayment program could significantly reduce borrowers’ loan balances. WSJ reporters Julia Carpenter and Gabriel T. …
3 years ago
How to Avoid Burnout in a 60-Year Career
Episode 1629
Younger workers who might be forced to work through their 70s or later before retiring might find the strategy of taking periodic career breaks could…
3 years ago
Is Your Boss Monitoring Your In-Office Attendance?
Episode 1628
More companies are reviewing data showing when workers swiped their ID badges to enter the office, and how long they stayed. Wall Street Journal repo…
3 years ago
How to Get a 3% Mortgage Rate in a 7% World
Episode 1627
Assumable loans allow home sellers to transfer the more attractive rate they secured in the past to buyers. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen jo…
3 years ago
Why an Office Friday Just Isn’t the Vibe Anymore
Episode 1626
In the post-Covid workplace, where many companies have taken exhaustive steps to create hybrid work schedules, employers and workers are still at odd…
3 years ago
How to Borrow Money and Avoid Higher Interest Rates
Episode 1625
Consumers who are wary of current high interest rates have several options allowing them to borrow at lower-interest levels. WSJ reporter Imani Moise…
3 years ago
How to Save Enough to Retire After a 60-Year Career
Episode 1624
People currently in their 20s are likely facing a 60-year career because of longevity and rising living costs. In the second episode of our series, …
3 years ago
When a Sale Price Isn’t a Discount: How Deceptive Pricing Tricks Shoppers
Episode 1623
Several retailers have been sued for posting sale prices on items that aren’t actually discounted prices. WSJ reporter Patrick Coffee joins host J.R.…
3 years ago
UAW Strike: How Car Buyers Could Be Affected
Episode 1622
Walkouts by United Auto Workers at several GM, Ford and Stellantis factories come as the auto industry was beginning to stabilize following the pande…
3 years ago