Americans have less use for coins as more businesses accept digital payments. In many cases, those coins are hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Oyin Adedoyin, who visited a waste facility that separates coins from trash, to discuss what people can do with all the change they have around the house.
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Read transcriptFiling a paper tax return or math errors can delay tax refunds by weeks or even months. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss specific methods for contacting the IRS depending on how long you’ve been waiting for your refund.
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Read transcriptArranging your funeral now can save your family a lot of work when you die. But paying for it in advance can result in financial stress later. Wall Street Journal reporter Dominique Mosbergen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know.
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Read transcriptWall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss common errors people make on their tax returns, and when it makes sense to alert the IRS to missing information.
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Read transcriptSome financial advisers who charge fees based on their client’s portfolio balances may make recommendations that represent a conflict of interest. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.
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Read transcriptHow is inflation becoming a thorn in the side of U.S. banks, despite many reporting big earnings? And will AI turn into Amazon’s “fourth pillar” along with its Marketplace, Prime and Web Services businesses? Plus, is there an end in sight for Boeing’s troubles? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
Read transcriptTaxpayers can request an extension from the IRS to file their returns, but payment is still due on April 15th. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how to avoid costly penalties.
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Read transcriptWall Street Journal Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig recently returned from an unpaid, four-month sabbatical. She joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what she did during her time off and how the experience surprised her.
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Read transcriptPlanning 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.
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Read transcriptA recent survey by Northwestern Mutual found that it would take $1.46 million to retire comfortably. But there’s more to it than just the number. WSJ’s Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.
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Read transcriptJ.R. Whalen is host and producer of The Wall Street Journal’s Your Money Briefing and Minute Briefing podcasts.
He joined WSJ Podcasts in 2017 after nearly a decade of producing news and business programming for the Journal’s video department. Before joining the Journal, J.R. held positions at CBS News, CBS Sports, HBO, the Associated Press and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where he was responsible for assigning dollar values to the questions. He began his career at WVIP-AM/FM in Mount Kisco, N.Y., as news and sports director. He is a graduate of Syracuse University, and owns about 100 pairs of cufflinks.