Podcast Episodes
Back to Search‘Cheap’ Flights Aren’t That Cheap Anymore: How to Save on Airfare
Episode 1400
Leisure airfares were up more than 40% in September from a year ago, and fares on budget carriers are rising as well. WSJ “Carry On” travel columnist…
3 years, 10 months ago
High Mortgage Rates? High Prices? Some Home Buyers Say ‘No Problem.’
Episode 1399
Mortgage rates topped 7% for the first time in 20 years this week, and home prices remain near the high levels they hit last year. But some people se…
3 years, 10 months ago
Class of 2023: Companies Plan to Ramp Up Hiring of College Grads
Episode 1398
A recent survey of hundreds of employers shows that many plan to hire more college graduates next spring than they did this year. WSJ reporter Lindsa…
3 years, 10 months ago
‘Brokered CDs’ Offer Interest Rates Well Above Regular CDs
Episode 1397
While many banks offer interest rates around 2% for standard certificates of deposit, or CDs, they offer substantially higher rates on “brokered CDs.…
3 years, 10 months ago
‘Brokered CDs’ Offer Interest Rates Well Above Regular CDs
Episode 1396
While many banks offer interest rates around 2% for standard certificates of deposit, or CDs, they offer substantially higher rates on “brokered CDs.…
3 years, 10 months ago
Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan on Hold: How the Lawsuits Affect You
Episode 1395
About 22 million people have signed up for President Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program. But several lawsuits filed against the government have…
3 years, 10 months ago
How Pay Transparency Is Changing the Job Search
Episode 1394
More states are requiring companies to post salary information as part of job listings. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Ray A. Smith to discus…
3 years, 10 months ago
Why ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Data Isn’t in Your Credit Report
Episode 1393
Despite a push to have consumers’ info from “buy now, pay later” purchases included in their credit reports, companies like Klarna, Affirm and Afterp…
3 years, 11 months ago
How High Inflation Could Boost Your Paycheck
Episode 1392
Every year, inflation triggers adjustments to many of the nation’s tax laws. WSJ tax reporter Richard Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how thi…
3 years, 11 months ago
Health Savings Accounts: Don’t Overlook the Tax Benefits
Episode 1391
Health Savings Accounts, or HSAs, can ease the financial burden of medical costs but also feature little-known tax benefits. WSJ tax reporter Laura S…
3 years, 11 months ago