Wall Street Journal's Your Money Matters

Wall Street Journal's Your Money Matters

Get your personal finances in shape with advice on budgeting, credit card debt, college tuition, retirement and more.

10 Episodes of this Podcast:

WSJ's Your Money Matters, November 6, 2009

Published: 2009-11-06 04:29:12

College students are scrambling to find health coverage and why now might be a good time to take a ski trip. Tom Ortuso has those stories and more.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, November 5, 2009

Published: 2009-11-05 04:34:32

Wal-Mart slashes prices in time for the holidays and why some are blaming the recession for making us fatter. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Nov. 4, 2009

Published: 2009-11-04 05:06:44

Stocks have done quite well since March, but our nest egg doesn't seem to reflect those gains ... taking a second job presents lots of challenges ... and gas prices have risen to a 2009 high. Jim Chesko reports.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Nov. 3, 2009

Published: 2009-11-03 05:03:02

The hiring outlook remains rather tepid ... thanks to the jobs picture, consumers remain cautious ... and cheap, imported jewelry is flooding the U.S. Southwest. Jim Chesko reports.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Nov. 2, 2009

Published: 2009-11-02 05:07:27

A government subsidy for COBRA may expire at the end of the year; what are your options? ... Walt Mossberg has tips on buying a new computer ... and we'll tell you how you can donate leftover Halloween candy to a good cause. Jim Chesko reports.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Oct. 30, 2009

Published: 2009-10-30 06:01:33

Bad news for home sellers: Prices are still on the weak side ... a majority of Americans plan to cut back on holiday spending ... you might be able to turn unused vacation days into retirement savings ... and if you're seeking World Series tickets for this weekend's games, you'd better have deep pockets. Jim Chesko reports.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Oct. 29, 2009

Published: 2009-10-29 06:07:16

The holiday-shopping outlook is brightening for e-tailers ... there are some new options for toy buyers this year ... and, we check out this year's hottest Halloween costumes. Jim Chesko reports.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Oct. 28, 2009

Published: 2009-10-28 06:02:04

Returning to work after a long period of unemployment can create some real challenges ... gas prices are up and may go a bit higher ... Americans are continuing to take steps to save money ... and, what's your "financial style"? Tom Ortuso reports.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Oct. 27, 2009

Published: 2009-10-27 05:25:42

Retirement plans are rebounding nicely, why gold is doing so well and bartering makes a comeback. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

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WSJ's Your Money Matters, Oct. 26, 2009

Published: 2009-10-26 06:03:45

Seasonal hiring is not improving much over last year ... more companies are going to reinstate 401k matches ... and a measure that allows older adults to skip required withdrawals in 2009 from tax-deferred retirement accounts hasn't always worked as smoothly as Congress intended. Jim Chesko reports.

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