WSJ Your Money Briefing

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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Why did investors diverge on retail rivals Target and Walmart? And how did a Justice Department proposal for Google affect Alphabet stock? Plus, what drove the Gap share glow-up? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, has been released for the 2025-26 academic year. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what students and families can expect, after last year’s glitches slowed down the aid process for many students.

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Fraudulent entries on expense reports cost businesses an estimated 5% of revenue on average, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss unauthorized purchases like an RV and a worker’s monthly mortgage that some employees have tried to get approved.

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Check fraud rose nearly 400% in the U.S. last year, according to a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network report. And scammers are now using social media to promote a low-tech check scheme and post tips for other fraudsters. Wall Street Journal reporters Oyin Adedoyin and Justin Baer join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works and what you can do to protect your money. 

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