WSJ Your Money Briefing

How are AI agents lifting Salesforce’s business? And how did investors react to a new CEO at discount retailer Five Below? Plus, why did investors like American Airlines landing a new credit-card deal? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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In the battle against porch pirates, online shoppers can now buy insurance to protect their purchases. Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the coverage works and other ways shoppers are fighting back this holiday season. 

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In an era of tighter company budgets and efficiency, performance improvement plans, or PIPs are on the rise. Wall Street Journal reporter Lauren Weber joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how PIPs work and what employees placed in them can do. 

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The IRS applies similar rules for gains or losses from cryptocurrency as it does for stocks. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what it means for investors’ tax bills, and crypto-related rule changes the agency is expected to put into effect next year.

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The cost of car repairs and maintenance has risen 28% in the past three years, according to the Labor Department. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which types of fixes car owners are taking on themselves to save money. 

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While a final will and testament directs the passing down of your assets after you’ve died, a living will spells out the medical care you want if you’re unable to speak for yourself. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the details you should include.

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To save time, money, and family squabbles after you die, it helps to have an updated and detailed estate plan. Wall Street Journal contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how to make your estate simpler for your heirs. 

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Despite the convenience of online shopping, many people are planning to brave the crowds and spend Black Friday in stores and malls. Wall Street Journal reporter Kate King joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss some of their strategies for finding deals on holiday gifts.

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The price Medicare pays for a single medicine can range by thousands of dollars, even for people enrolled in the same plan. Wall Street Journal health and science reporter Jared S. Hopkins joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why this happens.

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The number of unmarried couples who bought a house before they got married has risen by almost 50% from 10 years ago, according to a WSJ analysis of Census Bureau data. Reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some couples are choosing practicality over tradition. 

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