Now that pandemic restrictions are being lifted nationwide, consumers are borrowing money to spend on cars, vacations and more. Reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how consumers' outlook on debt is changing. Plus, South Carolina resident Felipe Betancor discusses gaining the confidence to take on more debt responsibly.
Yesterday
How Suze Orman Starts Her Week
Suze Orman is one of the most famous financial advisers in America, and she wakes up at 5 a.m. every single day. While Your Money Briefing is on a break, we’re bringing you the first episode of My Monday Morning from our colleagues at The Journal podcast, where Lane Florsheim tal ... Show More
18m 56s
Sep 12
What’s News in Markets: Amgen’s Prognosis, Quantum Boost, iPhone Makeover
Why did a failed Novartis drug trial tank Amgen’s shares? And how is taxpayer money funding quantum-computing companies? Plus, will people pay $2,000 for a foldable iPhone? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for th ... Show More
5m 39s
Sep 5
What’s News in Markets: Bond Selloff, Big Nvidia Deals, Apple’s New CEO
What caused bond yields to surge this week? And why is Nvidia expanding its presence in the AI boom? Plus, how did markets react to Apple's new CEO in his first week? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the W ... Show More
5m 2s
May 2024
Gen Z is starting out with more debt
A recent TransUnion report shows borrowers aged 22 to 24 are carrying an average of roughly $2,800 in credit card debt — adjusted for inflation, that’s more than millennials in the same age range a decade ago. Then, an ad for Apple’s latest iPad has gone viral … for the wrong rea ... Show More
9m 50s
Jan 2024
“More people are carrying more debt for longer”
Consumer credit jumped a whopping $23.7 billion in November, according to the Federal Reserve. That continues a trend of households struggling with high and rising prices, which is leading to a surge in debt and delinquencies. And it’s putting additional strain on families, espec ... Show More
8m 43s