WSJ Your Money Briefing

As food prices continue to rise, many consumers are dividing up their grocery shopping among numerous stores. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it helps them stay within their budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cars are one of few consumer products with a growing lifespan. Last year, U.S. vehicles’ average age hit a record high of 12.5 years. This may be due to higher prices to buy and maintain a car. WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the math behind driving your car until it’s beyond repair.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No experience? No problem. Some employers are hiring for “senior” roles that require little to no experience. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers speaks with host Ariana Aspuru about how these inflated titles are changing the workforce.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying gold bars can be as simple as a trip to Costco, but cashing out your investment will cost you time and in some cases more money. WSJ reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a Home and Keeping It: Becoming a homeowner is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll take on. In the first episode of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series, we look at the keys to being able to afford a home, including how to find the best mortgage, and preparing for surprise repairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drove auto makers’ stocks? And how did Hasbro play a winning move? Plus, why weren't Chevron’s and Exxon’s billions enough? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Trade Commission has banned employers from using noncompete agreements to prevent workers from joining rival firms. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss when the rule will take effect and how it could reshape the job market.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 inventory. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 avoid getting into trouble at work.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that separates coins from trash, to discuss what people can do with all the change they have around the house. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you’ve been waiting for your refund. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 know.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Boeing’s troubles? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices