WSJ Your Money Matters

After several years of extensions, student-loan repayments are expected to resume later this year. WSJ’s Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pressure that could place on younger people, many of whom are struggling financially.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although February’s inflation rate cooled to 6%, prices still continue to rise. That may cause people to harken back to the recent past when prices were significantly lower. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker and Georgetown University professor Francesco D’Acunto to discuss “price nostalgia,” and why we remember prices being lower than they actually were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government says depositors with Silicon Valley Bank and other banks that have failed this past week will still be able to access their cash through the FDIC. WSJ’s Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how the FDIC works and the limits on its ability to protect depositors’ cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the average retirement nest egg shrunk by 23% last year, Gen Z workers’ balances grew by 14%, according to new data from Fidelity Investments. WSJ financial reporting fellow Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how Gen Z grew its savings despite a rough market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ratings for Airbnb properties are as important to travelers as they are to property owners. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle tells J.R. Whalen how some guests feel pressured to give five stars, and why a perfect rating might not fully convey a guest’s experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After years of stocks being the centerpiece of investments, many on Wall Street are now focusing on o ther money making opportunities. WSJ markets reporter Akane Otani joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss these alternative investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tax software companies often promote paid tax professionals to help taxpayers file their returns. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss when spending extra money on a tax pro makes financial sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of filing one tax return, a growing number of married couples are choosing “married, filing separately” status. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More people are adding software to their financial apps as a way to curb impulsive behavior with their money. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits, and how the programs allow people to take a digital break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The median property tax bill increased more than 8% in 2021, and they are expe cted to rise this year. WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how homeowners can save money, including when to appeal their property tax assessment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices