Wsj Your Money Briefing

What’s causing Nvidia’s recent decline? And how did a summer tech outage help JetBlue? Plus, why is deal uncertainty weighing on U.S. Steel? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year’s Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking measures how well each college sets graduates up for financial success. So which schools ended up on top? Wall Street Journal rankings editor Harry Carr joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to an AARP survey, 77% of Americans aged 50 and older want to live as long as possible in their current home. But rising costs mean that pursuing this dream has gotten harder. WSJ “Turning Points” columnist Clare Ansberry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how people are preparing their finances to stay in their home.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More workers in their 20s and 30s are considering taking extended breaks from work for travel and other pursuits. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how to best prepare financially for taking sabbaticals from your career track. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent Wall Street Journal/NORC poll indicated a significant gap between people’s wishes and expectations regarding owning a home, having a family, and looking forward to a comfortable retirement. Economics reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the pessimism is more pronounced today compared to previous generations. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credit-builder cards from companies like Chime Financial and Credit Sesame are promising customers a higher credit score without ever borrowing or paying back any money. Wall Street Journal reporter Gina Heeb joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how these cards work.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent settlement by the National Association of Realtors means home buyers are now responsible for negotiating their agent’s commissions. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what to know before reviewing contracts and reaching an agreement.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has proposed giving families of newborns a $6,000 bonus in the form of a tax credit – an approach that’s been used by a few other countries. With rising child-care costs, will it make a difference? Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More landlords are offering credit card-style incentives to tenants for making timely payments and signing or renewing leases. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss companies and retailers that have partnered with landlords to offer rewards.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Americans in their 50s feel unprepared for retirement because they haven’t been able to put away enough money. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss steps they can take now to boost the value of their portfolio. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how Gen Z is tackling their debt in the final episode of our three-part series "Gen Z & the Debt Trap." We’ll talk with 20-year old Michenzie Sommerville, who shares how after struggling to keep up with her auto loan, her car was repossessed. We’ll hear from Corebridge Financial on how Gen Zers are using social-media apps like TikTok to learn about financial literacy at a younger age than other generations. Also, financial experts from organizations like the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Financial Therapy Association explain how to manage personal debt and prevent collecting more. Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did stocks react to the latest comments from Jerome Powell? And how did Target get shoppers to stores more? Plus, why did investors worry about money manager Franklin Templeton? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Americans born between 1965 and 1980, often referred to as Gen X, are facing shortfalls in savings as they approach the traditional retirement age. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are in a worse position than the previous generation’s baby boomers were at the same age. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credit-card companies like Amex, Chase and Capital One are opening upscale lounges for their high-end customers. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss other exclusive perks being offered. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen Z’s debt won’t just affect them. It could be a problem for everyone. In the second episode of our three-part series “Gen Z & the Debt Trap,” we talk with TransUnion and Credit Karma experts to discuss potential consequences of Gen Z’s debt for past generations and those to come. We’ll also get to know 25-year-old Gaia Jacobs, who says she traded her dream career for a steady job in order to pay off her debt. Plus, we talk with a mental-health professional from the American Psychiatric Association to learn how Gen Zers’ spending habits could be making the problem worse. Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More students are flocking to university “co-op” programs where they can receive paid full-time work experience. Wall Street Journal reporter Sanvi Bangalore joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how these career-oriented academic models are boosting students' chances of landing a job after graduation. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A settlement reached by the National Association of Realtors over inflated commissions has changed the way real-estate agents collect payments. Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the deal gives buyers more negotiating power. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pets aren’t an afterthought in estate planning anymore. More pet owners are setting aside funds in their wills for their furry friends. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the rise of the pet directive.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of our three part-series “Gen Z & the Debt Trap,” we explore a Credit Karma report that found Gen Z is accumulating debt faster than any other generation. To learn more, we’ll meet Kyle Dillon, a 22-year-old Gen Zer who after leaving home to pursue higher education, accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in debt. We also look at a TransUnion study to see how Gen Zers’ paychecks can’t keep up with inflation, creating dependency on using credit cards. Plus, the St. Louis Federal Reserve shares a surprising advantage Gen Z has over other generations. Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did markets have their best week of the year? And how did investors react to new CEOs at Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret? Plus, how did Donald Trump’s tweets affect Trump Media & Technology? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices