Concerns have risen about how Social Security payments, among other programs, would be affected if the U.S. reaches its debt ceiling and defaults on its loans. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what retirees can expect.
Aug 8
What’s News in Markets: Dow Hits 54,000, Chip Stocks Waver, SpaceX Rebounds
What sent the Dow to a new record high? And why did chip stocks stumble despite blockbuster earnings? Plus, who’s behind SpaceX’s most recent rally? 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 ... Show More
5m 29s
Aug 1
What’s News in Markets: Tech Winners and Losers, Fed Fallout, Taco Bell Rebound
Between Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, who emerged from a big week for tech earnings unscathed? And how did Jersey Mike’s stock trade post-IPO? Plus, why did Universal Music Group lose a quarter of its value? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week a ... Show More
5m 32s
Jul 25
What’s News in Markets: AI’s Price Tag, Elon Musk’s Reality Check, a Fast Track to Trump Posts
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 dr ... Show More
5m 7s
Jan 2023
Exclusive: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
The US has spent billions and billions so far in Ukraine, but future government spending is all up in the air right now – not just over Ukraine, but also at home, as America has now reached its debt limit and risks a potentially catastrophic default. Social security payments, vet ... Show More
56m 44s
Apr 2025
Retire? In this economy?!
With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement.
This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch ... Show More
30m 11s