Many Americans born between 1965 and 1980, often referred to as Gen X, are facing shortfalls in savings as they approach the traditional retirement age. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are in a worse position than the previous generation’s baby boomers were at the same age.
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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
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Aug 29
What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Victory Lap, Callaway Lands in the Rough, Sneaker Slump
Can Nvidia keep propping up the AI trade? And will Callaway’s controversial ad cost the brand customers? Plus, why are footwear and sneaker stocks getting marked down? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ ... Show More
5m 37s
Aug 22
What’s News in Markets: Chip Stocks Clobbered, Retail Rotation, Moderna Makes History
What does mayhem in the bond market have to do with AI? And why are discount retailers getting a boost? Plus, how did Moderna help lift healthcare stocks? Host Imani Moise discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Marke ... Show More
5m 52s
Mar 2024
Gen X Can’t Afford to Retire. What Now?
<p>According to a recent report, most Gen Xers are failing to meet retirement savings targets, even as they approach retirement age. So how can Gen Xers reach their financial and retirement goals? Two experts, Lazetta Braxton and Dan Doonan, share their advice.</p><br/> <p>Hosted ... Show More
17m 50s
Dec 2023
Biden Has A Gen X Problem
Generation X, the generation between the Boomers and Millennials, isn't a voting bloc you hear much about. We break down why Biden is lacking with the Slacker Generation.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, and senior p ... Show More
15m 12s
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.
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30m 11s
May 2024
Was the 401(k) a Mistake?
<p> The first generation to be fully reliant on 401(k) plans is now starting to retire. As that happens, it is becoming clear just how broken the system is.</p><p>Michael Steinberger, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains.</p><p>Guest: Michael Steinberge ... Show More
29m 13s
Jun 2025
Welcome to midlife, millennials. Are you in crisis?
Many millennials either are already in their 40s or are staring them down. Are they having a midlife crisis?As this generation enters midlife, their lives look really different from their parents' lives: Millennials are more educated and have a higher median net worth, but the ge ... Show More
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