Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy the Four-Day Workweek Is Being Put to the Test
Episode 1300
The U.K. launched a study this week with thousands of employees in many sectors to determine if working one less day during the week would affect pro…
4 years, 3 months ago
Some Airlines Charging $100 to Pick a Seat
Episode 1299
In addition to extra charges for food and checked bags, some airlines are charging fees for passengers to select a seat - in some cases in excess of …
4 years, 3 months ago
Consumers’ Missed Payments Weighing on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Programs
Episode 1298
After a strong 2021, “buy now, pay later” companies like Klarna and Affirm are facing financial headwinds due to increased consumer delinquencies and…
4 years, 3 months ago
Reverse Mortgages: Have They Beaten Their Bad Rep?
Episode 1297
Some senior homeowners use a reverse mortgage to borrow a portion of the equity in their homes as funds to live on. WSJ contributor Lori Ioannou join…
4 years, 3 months ago
Gen Z Workers Seek to Balance Better Pay With Making a Difference
Episode 1296
More people in their 20s, often called Gen Z, are shelving plans to pursue socially conscious jobs to take roles with better pay. Host J.R. Whalen is…
4 years, 3 months ago
How Slack Can Help You Land Your Next Job
Episode 1295
More people are using Slack to connect with professionals and recruiters outside their workplace to fast-track their job search. WSJ workplace report…
4 years, 3 months ago
Credit-Report Errors Grab Congress’s Attention
Episode 1294
House Democrats have asked the big three credit-reporting firms for answers on how they have handled consumer complaints about inaccuracies on credit…
4 years, 3 months ago
Drivers Should Brace for Higher Car-Insurance Rates
Episode 1293
Auto-insurance companies are set to raise rates by as much as 20% in some places. WSJ insurance-industry reporter Leslie Scism joins host J.R. Whalen…
4 years, 3 months ago
Babysitters Are Charging $35 an Hour, and Parents Are Paying It
Episode 1292
The tight labor market has driven rates for teenage babysitters to upwards of $35 an hour. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe to…
4 years, 3 months ago
Dispatches From the IRS Customer-Service Line
Episode 1291
The IRS is struggling with a lack of staff and funding, which is making it even harder than usual for taxpayers to get timely customer service. WSJ t…
4 years, 3 months ago