Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year
Episode 1450
After average tax refunds reached nearly $3,200 last year, changes to key tax breaks could significantly reduce many Americans’ refunds this year. WS…
3 years, 8 months ago
How Students’ Future Earnings Could Be Hit by Remote Learning
Episode 1449
A Stanford University study suggests the learning lost as a result of lockdowns during the pandemic could have a long-term financial effect on studen…
3 years, 8 months ago
Stock Market in 2023: What to Expect
Episode 1448
Many investors’ portfolios and retirement accounts suffered steep declines last year. Sébastien Page, head of global multi-asset and chief investment…
3 years, 8 months ago
‘Pick Your Pay’: More Companies Let Workers Customize Compensation
Episode 1447
To compete for workers, more companies are offering new hires a customizable pay package. WSJ contributor Tara Weiss joins host J.R. Whalen to discus…
3 years, 8 months ago
Buying a Car? Some Credit Unions’ Interest Rates Beat the Banks’
Episode 1446
Rising prices and interest rates are making it harder to afford buying a car. But many prospective buyers are financing through credit unions, which …
3 years, 8 months ago
2023 Job Market: Pay, Work From Home, Who’s Hiring and More
Episode 1445
The U.S. labor market enters 2023 facing an unsettled economy and a jittery stock market. LaSalle Network staffing firm founder and CEO Tom Gimbel jo…
3 years, 8 months ago
Which Debt Is Actually Good to Hold Onto?
Episode 1444
While many people rush to pay down as much debt as they can, sometimes holding onto debt can help your overall financial picture. WSJ and Barron’s co…
3 years, 8 months ago
Why Personal Bankruptcy Is a Last Resort to Getting Rid of Debt
Episode 1443
Some people struggling to pay down past debt might consider personal bankruptcy as a last resort after all other options have been exhausted. Host J.…
3 years, 8 months ago
How Debt Consolidation Works and Downsides to Watch Out For
Episode 1442
Many people choose to consolidate their debt and package it into one loan, often at a lower interest rate. NerdWallet personal-finance expert Sara Ra…
3 years, 8 months ago
How a Credit Counselor Can Help Get Your Debt Under Control
Episode 1441
Trying to wipe away large amounts of past debt is sometimes too big a task to handle alone. Money Management International CEO Jim Triggs joins host …
3 years, 8 months ago