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Your must-listen for valuable money and market stories from The Wall Street Journal. Each weekday our journalists from Heard on the Street, the Intelligent Investor and other popular features share insights on investing, markets, taxes and retirement planning.

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    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its focus on maximizing Social Security benefits. The hosts approach Social Security as an annuity, emphasizing strategies to get the most out of this vital retirement income stream. This aligns with my own beliefs about Social Security and provides useful tips for optimizing one's financial well-being during retirement.

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    A Message to our Listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 1:38


    Your Money Briefing is taking a break. Here's a message from our producer, Ariana Aspuru, and our supervising producer, Melony Roy. We're hitting pause to redevelop the show and will come back with a new program designed to help you manage your money and build a stronger financial future.  Thanks for listening and we'll see you soon! For more coverage of the markets, be sure to check out wsj.com and our other podcasts, including What's News and WSJ's Take On the Week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Occidental Petroleum Wobbles, Tesla Gains, Bumble Soars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 5:51


    How did the Middle East conflict affect Occidental Petroleum stock? And what did Tesla's robotaxi launch mean for its shares? Plus, why investors cheered Bumble's cost-cutting. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    She Built an AI Career Coach and It's the Best One She's Ever Had

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 11:25


    For the past year, Alexandra Samuel has been working with an AI career coach that she says has unlocked new levels of creativity, dreams and career progress. But the model has also taken many hours and a lot of patience to train. The contributing writer joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you need to know before testing out an AI coach.  Further reading:  Meet My Favorite Shopping Companion Ever: AI  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Millennials Brace for Their Third Recession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 9:55


    Millennials' financial lives have been profoundly shaped by two economic events: the Great Recession of 2008 and the pandemic-era shutdowns. Now, the prospect of a third recession looms — what's this generation to do? Host Julia Carpenter explores what this could mean for millennials and their ability to prepare for the future.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why More Workers Are Putting in Extra Hours After the Workday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 9:00


    Thanks to a growing number of meetings, messages, and actual work, more employees are finding it difficult to log off after regular work hours. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how to get your time back.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Corporate America's Attempt to Rebrand DEI Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 9:51


    Just a few years after they trumpeted their DEI efforts, companies are now backtracking and trying to hide these programs. Wall Street Journal On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about this reversal and what it means for employees and job hunters. Further Reading: How Target Boycotts Affect Black-Owned Businesses  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    There Are Now Half a Million More Home Sellers Than Buyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 9:43


    House hunters have struggled with mortgage rates above 6.5%, stubbornly high home prices and low inventory — but now, they may finally have the upper hand. Wall Street Journal reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what the changing number of buyers and sellers means for today's housing market.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: U.S. Steel Deal, SunRun Sinks, 23andMe Slides

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 5:21


    How did U.S. Steel shares react to White House deal approval? And why did solar stocks slide after Senate revisions to the big budget bill? Plus, what's the latest twist in the 23andMe sale drama? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    From Traditional to Tokenized: The Future of Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 17:17


    At The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival, WSJ Deputy Editor in Chief Charles Forelle spoke with trading firm CEO Donald Wilson Jr. about the future of digital assets, the path to mainstream adoption, and what it means for the average investor.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Do You Know More About Personal Finance Than This High Schooler?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 13:12


    More than 120 high-schoolers put their personal finance knowledge to the test in the Council for Economic Education's National Personal Finance Challenge. Host Oyin Adedoyin is joined by personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling, who helped turn the questions from the challenge into a quiz for Wall Street Journal readers, some of whom didn't score as well as the teenagers who competed.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How the Strength of the U.S. Dollar Impacts Your Investment Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 9:48


    Uncertainty around the economy, from tariffs to trade wars, has sunk the value of the dollar to its weakest level in years. Certain stocks do better when the dollar is weak while others perform worse. Host Oyin Adedoyin talks with finance professor Derek Horstmeyer about how investors can position their portfolio, depending on whether the dollar rebounds or continues to fall.     Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Underestimated Cost of Healthcare in Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 9:52


    As retirees get older, they could face additional costs including medication and doctors visits that could add tens of thousands of dollars to out-of-pocket expenses. Host Oyin Adedoyin talks with WSJ contributor Gail Marks Jarvis about how to prepare for unanticipated healthcare expenses in retirement.    Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Warner Bros. Discovery Breakup, Smucker Sinks, Boeing Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 5:43


    What did investors make of Warner Bros. Discovery's split? And what soured J.M. Smucker's quarter? Plus, how did a deadly plane crash in India affect Boeing? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    She's Frugal but He's a Big Spender. How Do They Make Their Relationship Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:03


    You can pick your partner but you can't choose their spending habits. It's a common dilemma : one person regularly shops second hand and the other gravitates towards the ‘market price' section of the menu. Host Oyin Adedoyin talks with WSJ Personal Space columnist Katie Roiphe about how she and her husband are making it work.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Low-Cost Ways to Upgrade to Your Wardrobe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 11:03


    When budget cuts hit, fashion often suffers. But there are plenty of cheaper, more creative ways to revive that tired wardrobe. Host Oyin Adedoyin talks with WSJ contributor Esther Achara about the affordable ways to breathe new life into your clothes and accessories.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Workers Are Saving Almost What They Should Be for Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 8:52


    According to a Fidelity Investments analysis, the average American retirement savings rate in the first three months of the year was 14.3% – just shy of the recommended 15%. Host Ariana Aspuru speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen about why savers are putting away a record amount of their income for retirement. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Most Expensive Mistakes You Can Make in a Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 11:24


    Divorce brings out strong emotions — and sometimes, that means less-than-perfect financial judgment. Host Julia Carpenter talks with WSJ contributor Joann S. Lublin to learn how you can avoid five of the costliest divorce mistakes.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Pass Your Airline Points Down to Your Heirs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 11:34


    People can build up hundreds of thousands of travel rewards points over the years — but most of the time, they can't include those points in their estate plans. Host Julia Carpenter talks with WSJ reporter Jacob Passy about how to rethink your points strategy and hand the rewards down to your heirs.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Tesla Turmoil, Steelmaker Rallies, Dollar General Gains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 5:46


    How much did a fight between Elon Musk and President Trump hurt Tesla shares? And why did tariff news lift steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs? Plus, what types of shoppers are driving Dollar General's gains? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Get Off the Investing Sidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 12:02


    A turbulent spring in the stock market spooked some investors — and now, they're struggling to get back in. Host Julia Carpenter talks with WSJ's The Intelligent Investor columnist Jason Zweig about how these same folks can reshape their investing strategy with some much-needed historical perspective.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The New GOP Bill Could Make HSAs Even More Accessible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 9:50


    Health savings accounts cover at least 60 million Americans. Under the tax-and-spending bill's proposed changes, another 20 million Americans could access these accounts' tax savings. Host Julia Carpenter talks with tax reporter Laura Saunders about the most important changes in the bill.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making Sense of Weight-Loss Drugs' Cost and Coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 8:06


    GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy are no longer in short supply, yet they still can cost more than $1,000 a month out of pocket. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Callum Borchers to dig into why some people pay much more for weight-loss drugs than others.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Your Favorite Stock Might Be the Biggest Problem With Your Investments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 9:18


    The market is rebounding, and it is tempting to go all in on a hot company. Wall Street Journal Intelligent Investor columnist Jason Zweig joins host Callum Borchers with a word of caution about big bets. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Condo Sellers' Pain Can Be Buyers' Gain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 11:44


    Condominium owners saddled with rising HOA fees and special assessments are having a hard time selling their properties. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher and recent condo buyer Gordon Miller join host Callum Borchers to discuss how real estate hunters can find bargains.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Young Entrepreneurs Earn Thousands Selling Clothes Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 22:23


    This is a special bonus episode of Your Money Briefing. We're calling it Keeping it Money, where we'll share personal stories that offer even more insight on your money habits and goals. We'll take a deep dive into ways that you can make some extra cash.  In this episode, host Ariana Aspuru speaks with online resellers who use platforms like Depop, Poshmark and WhatNot to turn items like old clothes into additional income that helps support their lifestyles and even pay down student loans.  Tell us what you think of this episode! Send us an email to ymb@wsj.com.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Temu's Pressures, Nvidia Delivers, Beautiful E.l.f.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 5:39


    What drove Temu's profit down? And why doesn't Nvidia seem to need China to sell? Plus, how E.l.f. Beauty's stock got a major glow-up. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Millions of People Aren't Paying Their Student Loans. That's Everyone's Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 9:59


    More Americans are falling behind on college debt payments, squeezing their budgets and lowering their credit scores. Wall Street Journal economics reporter Jason Lahart joins host Callum Borchers to explain why student-loan woes could stifle consumer spending and hurt the economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How an Unsteady Market Is Leading Everyday Investors to Buy and Hold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:12


    April's stock market swings have tempted everyday investors to rethink how much they're willing to risk. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Erin Lang joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how some investors are responding and what financial professionals are advising. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AI Shopping Assistants Are Here. Should You Use Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 12:07


    From organizing lists, to comparing products, AI tools have the power to transform how we shop. But without careful handling, these enthusiastic chatbots may nudge you to spend more than you intend. WSJ contributor Alexandra Samuel shares lessons from her own journey down the AI shopping rabbit hole with host Imani Moise. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Negotiate a 'Best and Final' Job Offer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:59


     In a tough labor market, job seekers might be tempted to take what they can get from a job offer, but you could be leaving money, benefits, vacation time and more on the table. Wall Street Journal On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Ariana Aspuru to talk about how to negotiate a better offer. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: iPhone Tariffs, Target Backlash, Ross Stores Trade Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 4:48


    How did Trump's latest threats hurt Apple? And how did a DEI boycott affect Target's latest quarter? Plus, why was Ross Stores the latest company to pull its outlook? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Listen: Boycotting Target: A WSJ Podcast Series Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why the Spring Home Buying Season Is Shaping Up to Be a Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 10:14


    The real-estate industry had high expectations going into the spring selling season, but mortgage rates, economic instability, and affordability sidelined prospective buyers – again. Wall Street Journal reporter Nicole Friedman joins host Ariana Aspuru to break down what happened.  Further reading:  Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to Break the Buy-and-Replace Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 9:45


    The constant urge to buy the next new thing can drain your wallet. Wall Street Journal contributor Jeff Galak joins host Imani Moise to explain how to break the cycle and save money along the way.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Your Salary Too High for Today's Job Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 9:21


    Some workers who scored high pay raises or high-paying jobs just a few years ago are now confronting a new economic reality. In today's cooler job market comparable salary offers have dwindled and many highly paid workers are finding their salaries make them a target for layoffs. WSJ On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss how individuals are navigating this uncertain period. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Economic Worries Curtail Summer Travel Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:32


    Summer travel plans are hitting some turbulence. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss how some families are scaling back or even cancelling their trips. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cheap Items Leave Couples Divided in the War Over Household Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 9:34


    Cheap items bought online are putting couples at odds over what to get rid of and the money being spent. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Derricke Dennis to talk about all the stuff that's been piling up at home, the financial impact, and how some are resorting to purging the clutter in secret. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What's News in Markets: Trade Truce Winners, UnitedHealth Slides, Foot Locker Deal Bounce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 6:00


    Which companies got a boost from the trade truce between the U.S. and China? And how did UnitedHealth shares respond to a week of bad news? Plus, what was the reaction to news of Dick's Sporting Goods acquisition of Foot Locker? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Why Auto Insurance Rates Aren't Coming Down Any Time Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 9:58


    Auto insurance rates were supposed to be cheaper by now. But instead, Trump's tariff plans mean these prices are staying put. Heard on the Street writer and WSJ's Take on the Week co-host Telis Demos joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about what consumers can expect to pay going forward.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What ‘Everyone's Replaceable' Means in Today's Job Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:58


    Amid economic uncertainty, some companies expect more work and less complaining from employees. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss this shift in the workplace and how employees can survive an ‘everybody's replaceable' culture. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Navigating the Stock Market When Earnings Reports Offer Unclear Guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 9:33


    Trade wars between the Trump administration and other countries have made for uncertainty in the markets, with company earnings reports offering conflicting guidance. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Jon Sindreu joins host Derricke Dennis to discuss.   Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Young People Are Coping With Economic Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 9:27


    A generation that came of age in the 2008 crash and graduated into a global pandemic is now bracing for a third round of economic turmoil. Wall Street Journal platform editor Isaac Taylor joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about how he and his friends are delaying milestones, cutting budgets and preparing for an uncertain future.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Americans Are Claiming Their Social Security Benefits Earlier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:21


    The Trump administration has called for sweeping changes to government agencies and fueled claims of fraud in the Social Security administration — all of which has shaken faith in the decades-old institution. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss why some seniors are claiming their benefits earlier than expected.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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