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WSJ Your Money Briefing

WSJ Your Money Briefing

The Wall Street Journal 20 Episodes Jul 25, 2026

Your Money Briefing is a personal-finance and career podcast from the Wall Street Journal. It covers spending, saving, investing, taxes, and other money-related topics. Each weekday, finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions to help listeners make better financial decisions.

Episodes

What’s News in Markets: AI’s Price Tag, Elon Musk’s Reality Check, a Fast Track to Trump Posts
What’s News in Markets: AI’s Price Tag, Elon Musk’s Reality Check, a Fast Track to Trump Posts Jul 25, 2026 00:05:07 How much AI spending is too much? And why are some Tesla and SpaceX investors losing patience with Elon Musk? Plus, why are Wall Street firms paying up to $100,000 for a fast track to Trump posts? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz
What’s News in Markets: IBM’s Warning, Apple’s Comeback, Wall Street Cashes In
What’s News in Markets: IBM’s Warning, Apple’s Comeback, Wall Street Cashes In Jul 18, 2026 00:05:03 an a 115-year old company reinvent itself for the AI era? And what does Apple’s rally say about the AI trade? Plus, why are Wall Street traders having their best year ever? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo
What’s News in Markets: Middle East Strikes Send Oil Higher, South Korean Chip Stocks Fall, SpaceX Stumbles
What’s News in Markets: Middle East Strikes Send Oil Higher, South Korean Chip Stocks Fall, SpaceX Stumbles Jul 11, 2026 00:04:31 How are markets responding to renewed tensions in the Middle East? And why did Samsung’s blockbuster earnings send shares lower? Plus, why didn’t SpaceX get the Nasdaq-100 boost investors were hoping for? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm
What’s News in Markets: AI Tales, Oracle Woes, Wendy’s Sizzles
What’s News in Markets: AI Tales, Oracle Woes, Wendy’s Sizzles Jun 27, 2026 00:05:45 Why are Micron and Cerebras telling two different AI stories? And why is Oracle one of the worst stocks this week? Plus, who’s behind Wendy’s big rally? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a
The Housing Crisis: Your Biggest Questions, Answered
The Housing Crisis: Your Biggest Questions, Answered Jun 26, 2026 00:16:17 After a week of exploring America’s housing crisis, listeners wanted to know more. WSJ real estate bureau chief Craig Karmin joins What's News host Luke Vargas to tackle your biggest questions from mortgage rates and construction to immigration and tariffs. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by
Giving Up the Deed: Is Renting the New American Dream?
Giving Up the Deed: Is Renting the New American Dream? Jun 25, 2026 00:08:52 Some Americans are trading deeds for leases as homeownership becomes harder to afford. WSJ personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins What's News host Alex Ossola to examine the rise of the "forever renter" and what it could mean for the future of housing and the American Dream. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Further reading:  The Rise of the Fo
A 'Mansion Tax' Complicated the Housing Crisis. Could a Federal Bill Fix It?
A 'Mansion Tax' Complicated the Housing Crisis. Could a Federal Bill Fix It? Jun 24, 2026 00:12:09 A Los Angeles tax meant to fund affordable housing offers a cautionary tale about the potential unintended consequences of well-intended policies. WSJ reporters Rebecca Picciotto and Paul Kiernan join What's News host Alex Ossola to explain what that lesson could mean for a bipartisan federal housing bill that President Trump is expected to sign. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for f
Could New Ways of Building Make Housing More Affordable?
Could New Ways of Building Make Housing More Affordable? Jun 23, 2026 00:10:26 America needs more homes, but labor shortages and rising construction costs are making them harder to build. What's News host Luke Vargas talks to WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman about whether factory-built housing, modular construction and other innovations could ease the housing shortage. Listen to all episodes in our series on ideas for fixing the housing crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an
How a Parking Lot Fight Explains America's Housing Shortage
How a Parking Lot Fight Explains America's Housing Shortage Jun 22, 2026 00:11:05 In one neighborhood, a fight over a few parking lots has turned into a proxy battle in America’s housing debate, pitting "Not In My Backyard" politics against "Yes In My Backyard" advocates pushing for more construction. What’s News host Luke Vargas and WSJ reporter Rebecca Picciotto dive into the persistent zoning tug-of-wars playing out coast-to-coast as communities try to tackle America’s housi
What’s News in Markets: SpaceX’s Rocky Flight, Oil Slides, Fed Fallout
What’s News in Markets: SpaceX’s Rocky Flight, Oil Slides, Fed Fallout Jun 20, 2026 00:04:30 Will peace in the Middle East lead to an oil glut? And what did investors learn from Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman? Plus, is SpaceX stock coming back to earth? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in
What’s News in Markets: AI Whiplash, SpaceX’s Historic IPO, Knicks Fever
What’s News in Markets: AI Whiplash, SpaceX’s Historic IPO, Knicks Fever Jun 13, 2026 00:05:12 Where are investors looking beyond AI? And how did the largest IPO in history move markets before it even started trading? Plus, can an NBA playoff run create shareholder value? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information
Money Experts Get Personal on Supporting Adult Children
Money Experts Get Personal on Supporting Adult Children Jun 11, 2026 00:16:40 Your Money Briefing is still on break, but in honor of graduation season, we are bringing you a special panel discussion on the financial intricacies of supporting adult children. Personal finance professionals, authors and professors, including Indeed’s Laura Ullrich, LendingTree’s Matt Schulz, The Ramsey Show’s George Kamel, New York University’s Caitlin Zaloom and Harvard University’s John Camp

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