Despite recent cuts, the IRS is still cracking down on filers who cheat on their tax returns this year. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders tells host Ariana Aspuru why the cost of getting caught has gotten higher.

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After years of delays, the U.S. is finally requiring travelers to have so-called REAL IDs in order to fly. WSJ reporter Allison Pohle joins host Jacob Passy to discuss the hiccups some people are facing in getting their new IDs.

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If you think you’re ready to take the plunge but feel overwhelmed by rising costs and the competitive landscape of the housing market, this episode is for you. In the second episode of our special series, “Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch,” we’ll hear from a woman who recently closed on a house in Virginia. Host Ariana Aspuru will be joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher and financial coach Bernadette Joy to discuss the steps you can take to prepare, whether as a buyer or a seller: what’s in your control, what isn’t, and other unexpected expenses. 

If you missed episode one, listen here. The final episode of our series airs next Sunday. 

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Further reading: 

Home Sales Rose 4.2% in February, Beating Expectations 

If You Want to Buy a House, First Figure Out All the Hidden Costs 

Home Buyers Start to Come Off Sidelines Even as Rates, Prices Stay Stuck - WSJ 

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Why did President Trump’s tariff announcements send Nike stock spinning? And what’s weighing on the Magnificent Seven tech stocks? Plus, how did shares of conservative news outlet Newsmax do in their first trading week? Host Krystal Hur discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Rattled investors are once again looking to gold as a safe haven, but the strategy isn’t without its drawbacks. Wall Street Journal reporters Oyin Adedoyin and Owen Tucker-Smith join host Jacob Passy to discuss the growing interest in buying gold.

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President Trump’s latest round of tariffs may pose a threat to certain industries and the broader economy. But investors appreciate greater clarity around Trump’s trade policies. Wall Street Journal reporter Sam Goldfarb joins host Jacob Passy to discuss how Trump’s tariffs could affect the markets.

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More than 9 million student-loan borrowers could see a decline in their credit scores in the first half of the year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you should do if you are at risk. 

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Filing taxes for the first time? Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders shares tax lessons that can help new earners save money, steer clear of penalties, and build good habits just in time for tax season. Dalvin Brown hosts.

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A new wave of platforms is letting individual investors buy into private companies for as little as $5,000. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host Dalvin Brown to explain the risks and rewards you should consider before investing. 

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High mortgage rates, low inventory and unaffordable prices have left a lot of prospective home-buyers on the sidelines again this year. In the first installment of our special series, “Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch,” host Ariana Aspuru explores the challenges of today’s real estate market. She’s joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher and Zillow’s senior economist Orphe Divounguy, who will provide insights on what buyers can expect in 2025 like the rising cost of home insurance, stubborn inflation, and if mortgage rates will fall. Plus, we break down how the National Association of Realtors settlement has changed the homebuying process. Additional episodes of the series drop on Sundays in April.

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Further Reading: 

This 4-Bedroom Ranch in N.J. Tells You Everything About the Lopsided Housing Market  

Home Buyers Are Finally Getting the Upper Hand Again  

One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream  

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