Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIRS Hikes Mileage Deduction to Ease Impact of High Gas Prices
Episode 1320
In an unusual midyear move, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for the self-employed to 62.5 cents. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Eb…
4 years, 2 months ago
Should You Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
Episode 1319
Mortgage rates above 5% coupled with higher housing prices have caused some prospective homebuyers to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage, instead o…
4 years, 2 months ago
Why Checking Your 401(k) Too Often Can Jeopardize Your Savings
Episode 1318
Retirement savers might get the urge to peek at their 401(k) balance often during market volatility. But WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins …
4 years, 2 months ago
Inflation Pushes More Americans to Dip Into Savings
Episode 1317
After building up record levels of savings over the first two years of the pandemic, many Americans are spending down that cash cushion to deal with …
4 years, 2 months ago
Stock Market: What to Expect in the Second Half of 2022
Episode 1316
MJP Wealth Advisors President Brian Vendig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how economic and global events are likely to shape stock-market performa…
4 years, 2 months ago
How to Save Money at the Gas Pump
Episode 1315
Choosing the right credit-card rewards program or making sure your car has gotten the proper maintenance can save drivers as much as 30 cents off the…
4 years, 2 months ago
Need to Call the Airline? Don’t Use the Phone.
Episode 1314
July 4th weekend travel could be frustrating for many passengers this year. Airlines have been plagued by delays and canceled flights, causing many p…
4 years, 2 months ago
Inflation Devouring Your Paycheck? Here’s How to Ask for a Raise.
Episode 1313
Finance and career experts say high inflation and a hot job market make this an ideal time to ask for a raise. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Ca…
4 years, 2 months ago
How a $40 Gas Purchase Can Turn into a $175 Hold on Your Credit Card
Episode 1312
Banks and gas stations are increasing the hold they place on consumers’ credit and debit cards to $175. WSJ reporter Ayse Kelce joins host J.R. Whale…
4 years, 2 months ago
Should You Convert Your IRA Retirement Savings to a Roth IRA?
Episode 1311
An often overlooked option to stem retirement savings losses is to convert traditional IRA money into a Roth IRA. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joi…
4 years, 2 months ago