WSJ Your Money Matters

 People currently in their 20s are likely facing a 60-year career because of longevity and rising living costs. In the second episode of our series, we explore the importance of beginning the retirement-saving process early, and how accounts like a 401(k) and an IRA can help people maximize their saving efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the rising trend of deceptive pricing in retail stores, with a focus on fake sale prices and disguised price increases. Learn how consumers can identify these deceptive tactics and the challenges they face in doing so.

Walkouts by United Auto Workers at several GM, Ford and Stellantis factories come as the auto industry was beginning to stabilize following the pandemic. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how consumers shopping for cars, new or used, are likely to be impacted by the strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More companies are phasing out feedback that bosses give workers, and replacing it with “feedforward.” Wall Street Journal reporter Alexandra Bruell joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the difference, and why companies feel the change is needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More couples are choosing to have conversations about their financial goals on “money dates.” WSJ reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits of mixing romance and finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Americans live longer, healthier lives, the traditional 40-year career will become a thing of the past. Our three-part series explores how to navigate a longer career and what it could mean for the future of work and your finances. This first episode examines what exactly a 60-year career might entail and how you can start mentally preparing yourself for one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many landlords are adding fees to monthly rent that they charge tenants. WSJ reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the reasons behind the fees and how some tenants are fighting back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising interest rates create opportunities for consumers to accelerate growth on their money to save for things like cars, vacations and emergency funds. WSJ reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways consumers with varying levels of extra cash on hand can use higher rates to their advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of health insurance is expected to rise by the largest amount in years. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why costs are rising, and who’ll pay more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 rankings measure several higher-education categories includin g graduation rates, students’ salaries after graduation, and the length of time it takes someone to pay off the full cost of attendance. Host J.R. Whalen speaks with WSJ’s Chastity Pratt, Harry Carr and Tom Corrigan about the findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices