Bragging about having remote jobs with comfortable salaries and 5:00 p.m. end times has become trendy among many younger female workers on TikTok. WSJ’s Katie Mogg joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of promoting laid-back jobs

How Autopay Can Cost You Money

1 Oct 9th, 2023 8m 30s

Paying bills through automatic payments can be an easy way of managing your balances. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it can also lead to unexpected expenses and hurt your credit s

Grocers Weren't Prepared for the Pandemic

1 Mar 24th, 2020 6m 49s

Wall Street Journal reporter Annie Gasparro explains how ramped up demand by grocery shoppers during the pandemic has forced stores and food companies to revamp their business models to get products on the shelves more efficiently. Learn more a

Companies Tweak Sick-Day Policies as Coronavirus Spreads

1 Mar 13th, 2020 6m 3s

Millions of U.S. workers don't get paid time off for illnesses. That can lead some sick employees to come into work anyway. Wall Street Journal reporter Kathryn Dill discusses how companies are handling sick-time benefits during the coronavirus

Traveling Is Getting More Expensive. So Are Your Bags.

5 hours ago 9m 20s

Travelers need to budget for yet another rising cost – baggage fees. The way some airlines charge for bags has become more complicated and expensive. WSJ reporter Alison Sider joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. Listening on Google Podcast

Even Some Middle Seats on Your Flight Now Come at a Cost

1 day ago 10m 1s

Airlines are charging more for preferred seating on the plane, even the mediocre spots. So is it worth it to choose your own seat? WSJ travel columnist joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for

Homeowners Want to Sell, but Not With Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%

2 days ago 9m 1s

After ticking lower over much of the past six months, mortgage rates are back to averaging above 7%. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the impact on sellers as well as housing invent

How to Use AI in the Office to Increase Productivity

3 days ago 10m 31s

Artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, can streamline work by performing tasks such as writing emails and preparing presentations. Wall Street Journal reporter Cordilia James joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know to avo

What’s News in Markets: High Flier, Revenue Shift, Ticket Trouble

5 days ago 5m 14s

How did United Airlines' earnings land with investors? And why are subscribers not enough for Netflix? Plus, what troubles Live Nation? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.Learn mo

Up to $68 Million in Coins Winds Up in the Trash Every Year

6 days ago 10m 28s

Americans have less use for coins as more businesses accept digital payments. In many cases, those coins are hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Oyin Adedoyin, who visited a waste facility

Where’s My Tax Refund? It Might Be Delayed

7 days ago 9m 29s

Filing a paper tax return or math errors can delay tax refunds by weeks or even months. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss specific methods for contacting the IRS depending on how long

Plan Your Funeral Now. Pay for it Later.

8 days ago 11m 14s

Arranging your funeral now can save your family a lot of work when you die. But paying for it in advance can result in financial stress later. Wall Street Journal reporter Dominique Mosbergen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should kn

You Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return. Should You Tell the IRS?

9 days ago 10m 31s

Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss common errors people make on their tax returns, and when it makes sense to alert the IRS to missing information.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for

Your Financial Adviser’s Conflicts Could Put Your Money at Risk

10 days ago 9m 25s

Some financial advisers who charge fees based on their client’s portfolio balances may make recommendations that represent a conflict of interest. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

What’s News in Markets: Banks’ Inflation, Amazon AI, Boeing Again

12 days ago 5m 13s

How is inflation becoming a thorn in the side of U.S. banks, despite many reporting big earnings? And will AI turn into Amazon’s “fourth pillar” along with its Marketplace, Prime and Web Services businesses? Plus, is there an end in sight for B

You Can’t File Your Taxes by April 15. Now What?

13 days ago 8m 59s

Taxpayers can request an extension from the IRS to file their returns, but payment is still due on April 15th. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how to avoid costly penalties.List

Ever Dream of Taking a Sabbatical? Here’s How Our Columnist Did It

14 days ago 10m 14s

Wall Street Journal Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig recently returned from an unpaid, four-month sabbatical. She joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what she did during her time off and how the experience surprised her. Listening on Go

Don’t Delay Having the Talk About Family Inheritance

15 days ago 9m 45s

Planning in advance how inheritance will be passed down to future generations can help families avoid arguments and lost money. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss when to have the talk

The New Magic Number for Retirement Went Up. Here’s What it Means.

16 days ago 7m

A recent survey by Northwestern Mutual found that it would take $1.46 million to retire comfortably. But there’s more to it than just the number. WSJ’s Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our

How to Prepare For a Chaotic Homebuying Season

17 days ago 9m 37s

Between changes in real estate commissions and a tough market, homebuyers remain uncertain about buying now or waiting. WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss some of the challenges. Listening on

What’s News in Markets: Beauty Spots, Bright Jeans, Disney Battle

19 days ago 5m 21s

Which beauty stock lost its glamor? And why is Levi’s betting on baggier jeans? Plus, what did Nelson Peltz and Trian Partners win after losing the Disney proxy battle against Bob Iger? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves o

Why More Gen Z Workers Are Pursuing Skilled Trade Jobs

20 days ago 9m 1s

Young people, turned off by the job prospects for college graduates, are enrolling in vocational training programs and forgoing the higher-education path. Wall Street Journal reporter Te-Ping Chen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.Listening

Think You’re Indispensable at Work? Think Again

21 days ago 8m 55s

Many workers who have built up knowledge and skills to the point of feeling indispensable have discovered they are more at risk of facing job cuts. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

Money Is Tight, but Americans Are Still Revenge Spending

22 days ago 7m 22s

Economists have expected consumers to pull back on excess spending as prices of basics such as food remain stubbornly high. WSJ “CFO Journal” reporter Jennifer Williams joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how some people have largely cast aside c

Why Interest on CDs Can Drop to Near Zero

23 days ago 8m 22s

Some customers were surprised to see the high-yield interest rate on their CDs have fallen to a much lower rate than when they opened their accounts. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. L