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Back to SearchWhen Cash Delivers Better Returns Than Stocks
Episode 1460
Investors added cash to global money-market funds over the past four weeks at levels not seen since May of 2020. WSJ markets reporter Hardika Singh j…
3 years, 7 months ago
Black Workers, Young People Received Biggest Pay Hikes Last Quarter
Episode 1459
While workers across all groups saw a median 7.4% pay increase in 2022, Black workers as well as young people and low-wage earners received the large…
3 years, 8 months ago
Why Having a Gas Stove Can Increase Your Home’s Value
Episode 1458
Despite recent controversy about gas stoves, home buyers say they prefer them over electric units. WSJ’ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joi…
3 years, 8 months ago
There Are More Open Jobs Than Ever Before. Why Are Job Hunts Longer?
Episode 1457
After several years of red-hot hiring during the pandemic, many companies are slowing down hiring amid economic uncertainty. So what does that mean f…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Best and Worst Airlines of 2022
Episode 1456
Which airlines performed best in 2022 amid severe weather and scores of delays and cancellations? WSJ “Carry On” travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joi…
3 years, 8 months ago
Why Are Consumers So Pessimistic About the Economy?
Episode 1455
Consumer confidence has hovered near record lows for much of the past year, even as hourly wages have steadily climbed. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by…
3 years, 8 months ago
Job Seekers Deal With Scammers Posing as Recruiters
Episode 1454
Fraudsters posing as job recruiters have duped U.S. jobseekers out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Ima…
3 years, 8 months ago
Finding Deals on Travel Amid Higher-Priced Flights and Hotels
Episode 1453
Airfares and hotel prices are still projected to be pricey in the first part of 2023, despite inflation cooling overall. WSJ travel reporter Allison …
3 years, 8 months ago
Closing America’s Racial Wealth Gap
Episode 1452
The Black-White wealth gap in the U.S. has prevented many people from passing down substantial wealth to future generations. Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, m…
3 years, 8 months ago
New Student-Debt Plan Would Benefit Lower-Income Borrowers
Episode 1451
A Biden administration plan unveiled this week would allow lower-income borrowers to pay less and make it easier for them to wipe away their student …
3 years, 8 months ago