Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCosigning a Mortgage: What Children and Parents Need to Know
Episode 1380
As more young prospective homebuyers are priced out of the housing market, many may turn to their parents to cosign their mortgage to help secure app…
3 years, 11 months ago
Why Some Prices Are ‘Sticky’ at High Levels, While Others Fall
Episode 1379
While some prices have ticked down slightly from recent highs, others continue to rise and are unlikely to come down anytime soon. WSJ personal-finan…
3 years, 11 months ago
How to Bring Down Your Car-Insurance Premiums
Episode 1378
Auto-insurance rates have risen an average of 8.3% from a year ago. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss w…
3 years, 11 months ago
These Bear-Market Stock Strategies Aren’t Working This Time Around
Episode 1377
So-called “quality” stocks, or profitable companies whose shares typically weather market downturns, haven’t performed as reliably this year as in pa…
3 years, 11 months ago
Why Your Year-End Tax Strategies Should Be Underway Now
Episode 1376
Reviewing traditional tax strategies now could mean more money in your pocket when you prepare your tax return next spring. WSJ contributor Tom Herma…
3 years, 11 months ago
How High Food Prices Are Changing Consumers’ Shopping Habits
Episode 1375
Grocery prices rose more than 13% in August from a year earlier, the highest 12-month increase since 1979. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Rac…
3 years, 11 months ago
Donating to a Political Cause? Know the Tax and Privacy Rules First.
Episode 1374
Making donations to a political candidate or cause isn’t always tax deductible, and it can come with privacy implications. WSJ tax reporter Laura Sau…
3 years, 11 months ago
Higher Mortgage Rates Vexing Homeowners Who Want to Sell
Episode 1373
Homeowners who previously locked in low mortgage rates face the dilemma of whether to sell and take on a significantly higher rate, or stay put and k…
3 years, 11 months ago
Performance Reviews Are Back. Are You Ready?
Episode 1372
As workers return to the office, many companies are reinstating performance reviews. WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss thei…
4 years ago
Power Bills Expected to Continue Climbing This Winter
Episode 1371
Americans’ electricity and natural-gas bills have risen an average of more than 15% over the past year. WSJ energy and utilities reporter Katherine B…
4 years ago