WSJ Your Money Matters
WSJ Your Money Matters
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Dec 29, 2021 • 10min
Stock Market Outlook: What to Expect in 2022
U.S. stock markets trended higher throughout this past year until inflation and the Omicron Covid-19 variant triggered a series of selloffs. Vanguard Chief Investment Officer Gregory Davis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what investors should expect in 2022.
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Dec 28, 2021 • 9min
How to Manage a Bigger Budget in 2022
Many Americans are approaching the new year on more solid financial footing. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with tips on allowing yourself to splurge while still keeping your finances on track.
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Dec 27, 2021 • 12min
Will Workers Retain the Upper Hand Over Employers in 2022?
An unprecedented number of workers quit their jobs in search of higher pay in 2021, leaving employers with millions of unfilled positions. Tom Gimbel, CEO of the LaSalle Network staffing firm, joins Wall Street Journal Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss what the labor market could look like in 2022.
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Dec 27, 2021 • 12min
Will Workers Retain the Upper Hand Over Employers in 2022?
An unprecedented number of workers quit their jobs in search of higher pay in 2021, leaving employers with millions of unfilled positions. Tom Gimbel, CEO of the LaSalle Network staffing firm, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what the labor market could look like in 2022.
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Dec 23, 2021 • 2min
FDA Authorizes Merck's At-Home Covid-19 Pill
Plus: U.S. consumer spending rose at a cooler pace in November. Initial jobless claims hold near historic lows. Russian President Vladimir Putin blames the West for Ukraine tensions. J.R. Whalen reports.
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Dec 23, 2021 • 12min
Using 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Will Soon Be on Your Credit Report
Early next year, the credit-reporting firm Equifax will begin figuring consumers' use of "buy now, pay later" programs into their credit reports. The WSJ's AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it could affect consumers' credit scores.
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Dec 22, 2021 • 9min
How Much to Tip at the Holidays, Even if Money's Tight
People often give year-end gifts in the form of money to service workers they've done business with throughout the year. But this year, not everyone can give as much as they would like. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the new unofficial rules of tipping.
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Dec 21, 2021 • 8min
How the College Financial-Aid Process Will Be Different This Year
The continued impact of the pandemic on families' finances could add an extra layer of complexity as they and college-bound students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss some important changes in the application process for the upcoming school year.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 10min
How Families Are Budgeting for This Year's Holiday Spending
For many people, the holiday season is a time for spending a bit more on gifts, parties and vacations. But with prices on the rise, many families are more focused than ever on their budgets. WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss how families at all budget levels are planning out their holiday spending.
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Dec 17, 2021 • 9min
Online Bitcoin Investment Clubs Aim to Fill Crypto Knowledge Gaps
Thousands of Americans interested in investing in cryptocurrencies have joined social media-based investment groups to learn the basics, including the sector's risks. Lamar Wilson, co-founder of the Black Bitcoin Billionaires group, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what members learn, and how the knowledge has paid off.
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