Sending unexpected money requests through payment apps, or even asking for small amounts, have resulted in strained friendships for some people. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss best practices when asking for repayment.

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Some consumers say their credit-card company updating merchants with new account numbers has made it harder to resolve cases of fraud. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what options card-holders have.

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Lifetime subscriptions often come with caveats and stipulations that might reduce their cost-effectiveness. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what to look for in the fine print.

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After several years of changing jobs and scoring pay increases, many workers feel stagnant in their careers as the labor market cools off. Wall Street Journal workplace reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss steps to achieve more flexibility.

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More Gen Z consumers are bulk grocery-shopping in groups at Costco and Sam’s Club to ease the pain of rising food prices. Wall Street Journal reporter Margot Amouyal joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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As the price of vacation accommodations rises, more people are coordinating to spend days or even weeks in each other’s homes. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of home swapping.

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An executor plays a key role in managing the distribution of a deceased person’s belongings, but many people underestimate the time, cost and potential family tension involved. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) account holders can get ahead of next year’s scheduled expiration of 2017 tax breaks by adding to their retirement plans now. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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While many people draw from their 401(k) funds in retirement, others see real-estate investing as a less volatile method to build savings. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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Learn essential budgeting tips to help you stay on track in the final episode of our series "Adulting 101: Navigating the Real World." We’ll review how to manage your finances with advice from a certified financial planner, including commonly overlooked expense categories and managing student loans. J.R. Whalen and Ariana Aspuru host. 

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