Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA Popular 401(k) Tax Break Is Going Away
Episode 1581
Retirement savers who make “catch-up” contributions to their 401(k) account will lose an often-used tax deduction under new rules coming next year. W…
3 years, 2 months ago
Pay Raises Are Finally Beating Inflation
Episode 1580
Americans’ hourly wages rose an average of 4% in June, outpacing the current 3% rate of inflation. WSJ economics reporter Amara Omeokwe joins host J.…
3 years, 2 months ago
Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Sending Kids Off to College
Episode 1579
Funding a child’s education is typically one of the largest expenses a family takes on, yet they often make errors that can add to their costs. WSJ’s…
3 years, 2 months ago
The Battle Over Mondays in the Office
Episode 1578
Even as many companies allow employees to continue to work a hybrid schedule, some managers are insisting that workers come into the office on Monday…
3 years, 2 months ago
Airline Credit Cards: Know the Perks, the Points and the Pitfalls
Episode 1577
Airline-branded credit cards typically offer numerous travel benefits like points and miles. WSJ travel reporter Jacob Passy tells host J.R. Whalen w…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why You Should Challenge Those Self-Imposed Career and Life Deadlines
Episode 1576
Many people have an internal timeline that sets deadlines for career and life milestones. WSJ “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R…
3 years, 2 months ago
Some Retirees Are Full of Regret. Here’s How to Retire Better.
Episode 1575
Many retirees say they regret not focusing on more than just saving money to live out their post-working years. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronic…
3 years, 2 months ago
From Pause to Pay: Student-Loan Borrowers Prepare to Resume Payments
Episode 1574
Many borrowers fear they may have to defer financial goals when they resume making student-loan payments. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by borrower Trey…
3 years, 2 months ago
For Stock Investing, Older Americans Are Thinking Young
Episode 1573
Many older Americans are investing like younger people, putting more of their retirement savings in volatile assets such as stocks. WSJ retirement re…
3 years, 2 months ago
More Americans Are Losing Their Home Insurance
Episode 1572
More people in the U.S. are losing their home-insurance coverage due to storms, lawsuits and rebuilding costs. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica…
3 years, 2 months ago