Fixed-rate annuities have seen a significant influx of cash as investors seek out stability in the current volatile market. WSJ reporter Leslie Scism joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why annuities are seen as stable investments, and the risks they could pose to investors anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Although most people know when their financial commitments, like loan payments, are due each month, many are missing their payments because they simply forgot. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why behavioral economists say this is happening, and steps people can take to get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some financial-technology startups offer savings rates far above those from traditional banks. WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks consumers need to watch out for when stashing their cash with fintech startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Exchange-traded funds that track a single stock entered the U.S. market last week. WSJ markets reporter Karen Langley joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how they work and the risks that investors in those ETFs could face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new interactive tool from The Wall Street Journal helps consumers track price changes on thousands of products. WSJ computational journalist Brian Whitton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The average cost of a hotel room in the U.S. is up more than 30% from a year ago. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why customer satisfaction has declined, and whether hotel prices could come down in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More employers are giving out company-wide pay raises and issuing special bonuses to retain workers and help them deal with high inflation. WSJ workplace and management reporter Chip Cutter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this means for the balance of power between workers and their bosses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Record home prices and higher mortgage rates have created the most expensive U.S. housing market in more than 15 years. WSJ housing reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that means for prospective home buyers, and signs that the balance of power could be starting to shift away from sellers . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an unusual midyear move, the IRS has raised the standard mileage rate for the self-employed to 62.5 cents. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss other ways that self-employed workers who rely on their car can save money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mortgage rates above 5% coupled with higher housing prices have caused some prospective homebuyers to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage, instead of a fixed-rate loan, to help reduce costs. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dag her joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of adjustable mortgages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices