The cost of home repairs and remodeling can add up quickly. In the second installment of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series “Buying a Home and Keeping It," we look at ways to budget for home improvements, including scheduling inspections and hiring the right contractor. Plus, we hear from homeowners who tackled their own home-repair projects.

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Why did Starbucks’ latest earnings leave a bitter taste for some investors? And how did healthcare turn unhealthy for CVS? Plus, how did artificial intelligence boost Amazon and Apple? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Many people are optimistic about working beyond retirement age, but according to a new study that feeling fades as they enter their 60s. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. 

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As food prices continue to rise, many consumers are dividing up their grocery shopping among numerous stores. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it helps them stay within their budget.

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Cars are one of few consumer products with a growing lifespan. Last year, U.S. vehicles’ average age hit a record high of 12.5 years. This may be due to higher prices to buy and maintain a car. WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the math behind driving your car until it’s beyond repair. 

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No experience? No problem. Some employers are hiring for “senior” roles that require little to no experience. WSJ columnist Callum Borchers speaks with host Ariana Aspuru about how these inflated titles are changing the workforce. 

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Buying gold bars can be as simple as a trip to Costco, but cashing out your investment will cost you time and in some cases more money. WSJ reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. 

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Buying a Home and Keeping It: Becoming a homeowner is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll take on. In the first episode of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series, we look at the keys to being able to afford a home, including how to find the best mortgage, and preparing for surprise repairs.

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What drove auto makers’ stocks? And how did Hasbro play a winning move? Plus, why weren't Chevron’s and Exxon’s billions enough? Host Charley Grant discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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The Federal Trade Commission has banned employers from using noncompete agreements to prevent workers from joining rival firms. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss when the rule will take effect and how it could reshape the job market. 

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