Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to in...
Why Millions of Student Borrowers Could See a Big Drop in Their Credit Scores
More than 9 million student-loan borrowers could see a decline in their credit scores in the first half of the year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you should do if you are at risk.
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The Tax Talk Every Young Adult Needs
Filing taxes for the first time? Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders shares tax lessons that can help new earners save money, steer clear of penalties, and build good habits just in time for tax season. Dalvin Brown hosts.
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Private Markets Are Opening Up. Should You Buy In?
A new wave of platforms is letting individual investors buy into private companies for as little as $5,000. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host Dalvin Brown to explain the risks and rewards you should consider before investing.
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Buying a Home in 2025: What to Know About the Real-Estate Market
High mortgage rates, low inventory and unaffordable prices have left a lot of prospective home-buyers on the sidelines again this year. In the first installment of our special series, “Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch,” host Ariana Aspuru explores the challenges of today’s real estate market. She’s joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher and Zillow’s senior economist Orphe Divounguy, who will provide insights on what buyers can expect in 2025 like the rising cost of home insurance, stubborn inflation, and if mortgage rates will fall. Plus, we break down how the National Association of Realtors settlement has changed the homebuying process. Additional episodes of the series drop on Sundays in April.
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Further Reading:
This 4-Bedroom Ranch in N.J. Tells You Everything About the Lopsided Housing Market
Home Buyers Are Finally Getting the Upper Hand Again
One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream
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What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Hit Automakers, Lululemon’s Warning, Family Dollar Sale
Why was Tesla not hit as hard by Trump’s new tariffs as GM, Toyota or BMW? And why did Lululemon’s results spook investors? Plus, how did investors react to Family Dollar leaving the Dollar Tree family? Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.