Wall Street Journal's Your Money Matters

WSJ's Your Money Matters, July 2, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:22 EST

The government readies its "Cash for Clunkers" program ... you may want to avoid paying your tuition bill with a credit card ... we'll check out this weekend's new movies ... and we'll tell you what you need to know about buying sunscreen. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, July 1, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:04:54 EST

Consumers are finding some pretty decent early-summer bargains ... expect health-insurance costs to rise further next year ... and we'll tell you why digital doctor visits are becoming more common. Jim Chesko has details.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 30, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:57:09 EST

We're saving more money, but is that a good thing? ... If you work for a small business, chances are good that the employer doesn't provide you with health insurance ... and when trying to reinvent yourself, think about that first impression. Jim Chesko reports.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 29, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:02:48 EST

Less is more: The variety of products sold by retailers is shrinking ... we'll talk about the process of getting permanent Social Security disability benefits ... and summer airfares are creeping up. Jim Chesko has those stories and more.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 26, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:00:07 EST

Automobile sticker shock is less frequent these days but it's not extinct ... one big car-rental company expects a very busy summer travel season ... we take another look at the value of extended warranties ... and what's new at the movies? Jim Chesko reports.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 25, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:55:47 EST

Consumers remain focused on paring debt and building up their savings ... some families are cutting costs by enlisting grandparents to provide child care ... and there are a bunch of new gardening products designed to help you grow your own food. Jim Chesko has details.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 24, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:01:58 EST

Don't count on those pay and benefit cuts being restored ... you don't need to be a millionaire to set up a trust for your kids ... and do you really need that "unlimited" cellphone plan? Jim Chesko reports.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 23, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:58:56 EST

Converting to a Roth IRA will be a possibility for more people next year ... retirement will be delayed for more and more Americans ... how concerned should we be - really - about identity theft? Jim Chesko reports.

WSJ's Your Money Matters, June 22, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:58:42 EST

Some stock-market laggards may be worthy of your attention ... we'll help you find better rates for your savings account ... and, coming soon: changes to student-loan repayment plans. Jim Chesko reports.

WSJ Your Money Matters, June 19, 2009

podcast@wsj.com (The Wall Street Journal) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:25:09 EST

With savings rates low, what's an investor to do? We'll tell you how to reverse that ill-advised Roth IRA conversion. The growing popularity of netbook computers ... and we'll check out what's new at the multiplex, too. Jim Chesko reports.