Your Money Matters
Get your personal finances in shape with advice on budgeting, credit card debt, college tuition, retirement and more.
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15
JAN
Stock Investing by the Dollar, Not by the Share
Instead of buying stocks based on how many shares they want to purchase, more individual investors are buying based on how much money they want to spend. Personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of this way of thinking about investments. Charlie Turner hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14
JAN
Biden's $2,000 Stimulus Proposal Could Face Bumpy Path in Congress
President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus relief package, expected to be unveiled Thursday, is likely to include a new round of stimulus payments of as much as $2,000. Tax policy reporter Richard Rubin explains the obstacles the bill faces in Congress before becoming law. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13
JAN
How Travel Is Changing as We Look Beyond the Pandemic
Airlines and travel companies are handling a rush of reservations as passengers make plans to return to the skies. "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney explains how safety protocols and the refund process has changed in 2021. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12
JAN
Biden's Economic Agenda and Your Personal Finances
Democrats have promised more financial assistance for Americans after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as president on Jan. 20 and the party controls the White House and Congress. Personal finance editor Bourree Lam discusses the legislative prospects for Biden's policies on stimulus payments, savings and retirement accounts, student loans and taxes. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11
JAN
Why More People Are Renting Homes Instead of Buying
There has been a boom in construction of new homes that are intended for rent. Reporter Ryan Dezember explains what is causing it, and the financial pros and cons of renting a home instead of buying one. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08
JAN
Robinhood Looks to Women for Future Growth
Robinhood and other online stock-trading platforms are focusing on attracting more women customers. Personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher discusses the trend, and Robinhood's Dheerja Kaur explains how the company is reaching out to women. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07
JAN
Business Schools Include Pandemic Crisis Management in MBA Lessons
A business degree is one of the pricier educational investments you can make. Now some MBA programs are seeking to keep their curricula relevant with case studies on how businesses adjusted to survive the pandemic. Business education reporter Patrick Thomas has the details. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06
JAN
What Will Traveling Look Like--and Cost--in 2021?
After suffering billions in losses due to the pandemic, the travel industry hopes the public will feel comfortable enough to fly again in 2021. "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney has some predictions for the year to come regarding air travel, hotels, frequent flyer programs and safety protocols. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04
JAN
How the Fafsa Unlocks College Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, can be a path to college grants, scholarships and other financial aid. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk explains how some families are too intimidated by the form to pursue financial assistance, and what they could be missing out on. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31
DEC
2020
Will the Stock-Market Rebound Extend Into 2021?
This year, U.S. stock markets rallied from pandemic-triggered lows to reach record levels by year's end. Ariel Investments president and co-CEO Mellody Hobson discusses what investors should expect in 2021. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30
DEC
2020
How to Improve Your Financial Health in 2021
Giving your personal finances a top-to-bottom inspection is less intimidating than it sounds. Reporter Amber Burton discusses simple tasks to improve your financial health in the new year. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29
DEC
2020
Creating a Budget in 2021? Think Small.
After 2020 upended many people's personal-finance goals, many experts suggest that in 2021 they plan short-term "micro budgets" throughout the year instead of one large goal. Personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter explains. J.R. Whalen hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
