Paying bills through automatic payments can be an easy way of managing your balances. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it can also lead to unexpected expenses and hurt your credit score.

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With interest rates up and inflation remaining high, consumer spending should be on the decline. However, economists say household spending remains robust. Wall Street Journal consumer trends reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some Americans are choosing trips and concert tickets over homeownership and retirement saving. 

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Student-loan borrowers resuming payments this month might consider refinancing their loan to rein in costs. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why financial experts suggest borrowers should think twice before refinancing.

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Financial advisors recommend keeping physical cash at home in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Wall Street Journal personal finance bureau chief Jeremy Olshan joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much cash should be put aside.

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A new tax law requires ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub to give the IRS information about ticket sales over $600. After a year of expensive tours and live events, resellers could be in for a surprise come tax season. WSJ music industry reporter Anne Steele joins Ariana Aspuru to discuss. 

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Federal funding for an estimated 70,000 child-care centers nationwide ran out on September 30. Wall Street Journal “Numbers” columnist Josh Zumbrun joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what families can expect going forward.

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Many people envision an employment path with clearly defined steps up the career ladder. Wall Street Journal “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why being open to detours and unexpected obstacles can be a key to getting ahead.

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A new income-based, college-loan repayment program could significantly reduce borrowers’ loan balances. WSJ reporters Julia Carpenter and Gabriel T. Rubin join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the “SAVE” program works.

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Younger workers who might be forced to work through their 70s or later before retiring might find the strategy of taking periodic career breaks could help them avoid burning out. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers, as well as the head of a career re-entry program, who will discuss how workers should plan their career breaks, and how they can overcome challenges they’ll face when returning to the workplace.

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More companies are reviewing data showing when workers swiped their ID badges to enter the office, and how long they stayed. Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss penalties some employees face who are not adhering to return-to-office policies.

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