J.R. Whalen

Many workers on average get 15 paid vacation days per year. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how careful planning of your vacation days can result in longer periods of time off.

Getting a raise at work might be cause for celebration. But Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why those happy feelings might not last long.

More parents are giving their children financial gifts later in life, from when they finish school through the time they have their own children. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the expectations that often come with children being given money at a later age.

IRS rules about how sales on websites like eBay, Poshmark and Airbnb are taxed have changed several times in the past few years. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what sellers should know when they file their tax returns.

The price you see on an airline’s website isn’t always the same as the one on your credit card’s travel portal. WSJ reporter Jacob Passy joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why prices may vary and the tricky math behind booking trips.

Some Amazon Prime customers are questioning the value of their membership in light of annual-fee increases. Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss questions Prime customers should ask to determine if their subscription is worth it.

A Swedish coffee ritual called “fika” may be the key to workplace happiness? Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Marie Chaker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the cultural tradition may help increase productivity and innovation.

The way we talk to our friends about money often changes as we get older and shift careers. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to have sensitive conversations about your finances in your social circles.

More people, both single and married, say they’re treating themselves for Valentine’s Day this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Suzanne Kapner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the holiday is getting a makeover.

Gas prices are falling, but nearly every other cost associated with owning a car, namely auto insurance, is increasing. Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

Preparing your tax return is an exercise in navigating details and ensuring accuracy. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss her experience in preparing her own tax forms.

The cost of food is eating up the largest share of Americans’ income since 1991. Wall Street Journal reporter Jesse Newman joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why restaurant and food company executives say prices are likely to remain elevated.

Many companies, including Delta, are waiving the college degree requirement in their job listings. But it doesn’t always lead to those without degrees being hired. Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

From holding vegetarian potluck dinners to gardening, Americans are finding ways to manage their food bills. Wall Street Journal reporter Heather Haddon joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

Some investors are placing high-risk, high-reward bets that particular stocks will rise in as little as an hour. Wall Street Journal markets reporter Gunjan Banerji joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss short-dated options trading. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player.

Congress is considering several proposals that could simplify income tax rules. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they would impact taxpayers.

Planning for retirement can be more complex for single women compared to those living with a spouse or partner. Reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how several women profiled in her WSJ story manage their time and money. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player.

Many hospitals are charging hundreds of dollars in fees for routine care. Wall Street Journal reporter Melanie Evans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how patients can avoid the extra charges. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player.

Young people, turned off by the job prospects for college graduates, are enrolling in vocational training programs and forgoing the higher-education path. Wall Street Journal reporter Te-Ping Chen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player.

Planning in advance how inheritance will be passed down to future generations can help families avoid arguments and lost money. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss when to have the talk, and why the conversations aren’t just for the wealthy. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here’s our guide for switching to a different podcast player.