Best New Ideas in Money

Introducing On Watch by MarketWatch

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Join MarketWatch’s Jeremy C. Owens for a podcast about the financial news we’re all watching — and how it affects both the economy and your wallet. New episodes every Thursday, starting January 18.

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The best of the best new ideas in money

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In our final episode, Stephanie and James review some of their favorite ideas from over the past two years.

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’Tis the season...for benefits enrollment

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

MarketWatch’s financial-planning columnist Beth Pinsker talks about how to maximize your compensation through your benefits elections this enrollment season. Plus, an announcement.

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Why more Americans are working into their 70s

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Employment rates among seniors are on the rise. But pocketbook imperatives aren't the only reason. Now, more older workers are practicing unretirement.

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Will AI save unicorn tech startups from going extinct?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In the first half of the year, startups faced a tougher funding environment. But now, the tides may be turning, and a potential AI gold rush could help.

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Does private equity beat stocks?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000

This week an episode of Barron’s Streetwise, a finance podcast from our sister publication Barron’s, in which host Jack Hough takes a closer look at private equity — both the critiques of the industry and the returns.

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Could collectibles boost your portfolio?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

The price of collectibles has soared in recent years. This week, we’re revisiting an episode that asks: are they still a good investment?

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You asked. MarketWatch reporters and editors answered.

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

We put out a call for our listeners’ most pressing questions on everything economics and finance. Here are the money matters on your minds.

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Revitalized unions ignite ‘hot labor summer’

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

MarketWatch’s Levi Sumagaysay breaks down why actors, teachers, hotel workers and others are striking — and why the recent work stoppages have been in the works for decades.

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Can new technology help you keep your cool amid climate change?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

MarketWatch’s Rachel Koning Beals joins us to explore some of the best new ideas in climate tech — from large-scale solutions like carbon capture and the next generation of batteries, to the latest in smart thermostats and heat pumps.

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The best, new ideas of 2023—so far

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

We’re more than halfway through the year, and MarketWatch’s Editor in Chief Mark DeCambre joins us to take stock of last year’s calls and, importantly, preview the stories that are going to shape money the rest of the year and beyond.

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Why taking time off pays off

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

About 82% of Americans are offered paid time off. Many of them aren’t using it. But according to some, taking a vacation can actually help move your career forward.

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Are magic mushrooms going mainstream?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In July, Australia became the first country to legalize the psychedelic drugs psilocybin and MDMA as mental health treatments. This week, we’re revisiting an episode on the opportunities — and challenges — of bringing psychedelics to market.

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The latest in student-debt forgiveness

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

MarketWatch’s Jillian Berman joins us to unpack the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, the Biden administration’s Plan B and how borrowers can prepare themselves for payment resumptions.

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How the U.S. women’s soccer team scored pay equity

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Cindy Parlow Cone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, and president of the United States Soccer Federation, joins us to talk about the U.S. women’s soccer team’s successful fight for equal pay.

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Can nuclear power save the world?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Supporters say nuclear power is the key to meeting our energy needs and beating climate change. Critics say it's expensive and dangerous. Does nuclear have a role to play in our energy future?

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A mammoth mission

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

A buzzy de-extinction startup is using genetic engineering and restorative biology for big projects — like bringing back the wooly mammoth. Gene-editing pioneer George Church joins us to discuss the venture.

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The future of space exploration

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

When will we land on Mars, and how soon are we going back to the Moon? Mike Massimino, a former astronaut, talks about some of the big new ideas in space.

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How to be happier at work

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Bruce Feiler, author of the new book The Search, talks about career assumptions that make us unhappy, and what he calls the fourth-biggest change in the history of work.

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The future of oil

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Oil has a big impact on just about everything, from the price of gas and the cost of your groceries, to the economy more broadly. Top oil analyst Helima Croft joins us for a look at the dynamics of today's oil market.

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Why companies — and people — should embrace failure

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Many companies say they want to be innovative, but they also don’t want to fail. A new pop-up museum in Brooklyn’s Industry City explores the upside of failure.

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Would $10,000 convince you to move to a new city?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

That's the premise of Tulsa Remote, and the program is far from alone: Cities across the country are competing for workers who can work from anywhere.

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Does buy-now-pay-later pay off?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 25 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

It's the latest evolution in the installment payment plan. But amid economic turmoil, what should consumers consider about this non-credit-card financing method?

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What’s wrong with personal-finance advice?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 18 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

We’re revisiting an episode looking into advice in popular personal finance and how it compares to academic theory.

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The value of a corporate apology

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 11 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Scandals can cost companies a lot. But does it pay to say you’re sorry?

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What happens if people stop going to the office?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 4 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000

With many companies considering remote and hybrid work, commercial real estate–and office buildings in particular–are at an inflection point. And what happens to the office can ripple throughout the overall economy.

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Why do 99.5% of big projects go wrong?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:03:00 +0000

A megaproject expert explains why most bridges, tunnels and concert halls go dramatically over budget and schedule. One solution? 'Pixar planning'

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One of the oldest climate-change solutions may be one of the best

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the best ideas are those hiding in plain sight. That may be the case with trees and forests.

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Our great forgotten tax experiment

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

For a brief period in the 1920s, Americans’ income taxes were a matter of public record. What was behind this policy — and could it happen again?

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How ‘digital twins’ could reshape healthcare

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

A new technology allows us to simulate parts of the human body. We look into the potential of digital twins — and the risks.

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The roadmap for your next reinvention

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Author Joanne Lipman joins us to discuss her new book, Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work.

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Do collectibles belong in your portfolio?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Sports cards and other collectibles are hotter than ever — and the pandemic has played a part.

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Solutions to help ease the housing shortage

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How 3D-printing walls, adding backyard dwellings and turning malls into homes could help build more housing.

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The best new ways to get financial help

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Recession fears? Layoff panic? MarketWatch editors offer tips on how to set yourself up for success, even during tough times.

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Does the Fed have a monopoly on ‘Fed’-ing?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

It's tough being the Federal Reserve, which is often held responsible for both containing inflation and supporting the economy during a downturn. But what if we made the Fed's job easier?

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Using our waste in new ways

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on how our wastewater can be reused as a new form of sustainable energy.

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How the ‘influencer’ industry grew out of an economic crisis

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:58:00 +0000

A new book looks into the rise of social-media influencers — and concerns about how this influence is being wielded.

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America goes all in on sports betting

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

For years, sports gambling was illegal in most of the United States. Now, a majority of states have it. Who’s really winning and who’s losing?

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How do lifesaving cancer drugs actually get made?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The big money story behind two blockbusters.

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Is there a business case for magic mushrooms?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:12:00 +0000

Psychedelics are coming to market and Wall Street wants in. Plus, how legalizing magic mushrooms in Oregon will look.

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Could an exit exam boost the value of higher education?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Colleges and universities are facing declining enrollment and questions from employers about the workforce preparedness of recent graduates. Some say a standardized test might be the answer.

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The year ahead in money

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

What lies ahead in 2023? From the labor market to the housing market, ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson joins Stephanie and Charles for a look at the economy of the new year.

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The future of affordable housing

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on new solutions in affordable housing, from a public-ownership rental option to co-housing.

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How to plan a sabbatical

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on how sabbaticals crossed over from academia to the corporate world.

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Big ideas of 2022—from debt relief to the end of superlow interest rates

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

As a historic year in the economy and markets concludes, we highlight some of the most impactful (in our opinion) policies, programs, and ideas in money this year, and explore what it might mean for 2023.

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Do Americans love tipping? Why it’s not going away any time soon

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:01:00 +0000

New York restaurateur Danny Meyer tried to scrap tipping. It didn’t work.

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How Adam Smith became an icon of capitalism

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Adam Smith is one of the most influential icons of economic thought. In her new book, Harvard scholar Glory Liu explains how Smith rose to fame—and what we got wrong about him along the way.

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Is it time to take another look at legal immigration?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 1 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Employers are increasingly relying on temporary visas to meet labor demands. Here's what some experts are saying about how to expand and reform existing programs.

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Would more immigration boost U.S. innovation?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The U.S.-born population is shrinking, and that may spell trouble for the economy. Could more high-skilled immigration help?

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This holiday season, buy nothing

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on how the Buy Nothing movement is shaking up the local gift economy.

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Have you considered quitting? You should.

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 21:09:00 +0000

Author and poker champion Annie Duke says we should all be better at knowing when to fold ’em. Her new book explores how.

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Do political ads persuade?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 3 Nov 2022 07:03:00 +0000

Political campaigns spend an enormous amount of money on advertising — this year’s election may be the most expensive midterm in U.S. history. But does it work?

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Buy now, pay forever?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

A type of installment payment plan has surged by ten-fold over the past two years. But a new report from a leading consumer watchdog is raising red flags about so-called "buy now, pay later" loans.

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The Zero-Down-Payment Mortgage

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:02:00 +0000

There's a new zero-down-payment mortgage program in a handful of cities across the U.S. How does it work, and what are some other new ideas that aim to responsibly expand home ownership?

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Is popular personal-finance advice on the money?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

What happened when a finance professor looked into the advice given in the best-read personal-finance books.

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Making chips at home again

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 6 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Lawmakers in Washington recently struck a bipartisan deal to subsidize the domestic manufacturing of advanced semiconductors, or chips, most of which are now made in Asia. Will it work?

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Healthy habits from the Best New Ideas in Money Festival

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Wharton professor and behavioral economist Katy Milkman joins us for a live episode on how you can improve your work productivity and habits.

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Consider the prenup

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Millennials are walking down the aisle — and increasingly, they’re signing prenuptial agreements before they do. What’s behind the shift, plus advice on drafting a prenup without ruining your relationship.

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Book Club: YouTube’s chaotic rise to world domination

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:06:00 +0000

A conversation with Mark Bergen, author of the new book "Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination."

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Are we wasting our waste?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 8 Sep 2022 17:37:00 +0000

Instead of landfilling human waste, we could turn it into fertilizer, heating and even crude oil.

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Investing in breakthrough technologies, breakfast and beyond

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 1 Sep 2022 12:52:00 +0000

Thematic exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, allow investors to bet on ideas and trends. How do the returns measure up?

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Redesigning your life map

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re reairing an episode on how to make the most of our increasingly longer lifespans.

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Clean out your junk drawers, clean up your finances

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re revisiting an episode on Swedish death cleaning, an organizing method that can help far beyond just downsizing your possessions.

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The recession question

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Unemployment is low, but inflation is high, and the U.S. economy has recorded two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction. Can the Fed raise interest rates to bring down inflation but avoid pushing the economy into recession?

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The case for sabbaticals

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Sabbaticals began as a crop-rotation strategy before crossing into academia. Now they’re emerging as an employee recruitment and retention tool.

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The robot in the next cubicle

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Don’t worry — AI won’t take your job. Here’s why.

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Are passwords a thing of the past?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:29:00 +0000

New technology is trying to kill the password. Will it succeed? And might we miss it?

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Book Club: Cloud Money

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Author and financial activist Brett Scott defends traditional currency in the ongoing clash with what he calls cloud money.

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Gen Z goes to work

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 16:33:00 +0000

As the latest generation to join the workforce, Gen Z is trying to learn the ropes as the office undergoes its biggest evolution yet.

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When will electric vehicles rule the road?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:49:00 +0000

In part 2 of our series on electric vehicles, we explore how the ease of on-the-go charging will be pivotal in migrating American motorists to EVs.

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Over a century ago, electric cars almost went mainstream

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In the first part of our electric vehicle special, we look at what the history of EVs can teach us about the road ahead.

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Is the 60/40 portfolio becoming a relic?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The time-honored asset allocation — 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds — has come in for a rethink. Here are some substitute saving strategies.

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The reinvention of downtown

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Business districts are back — but they might look a little different. Mixed-use buildings, new residential space, and even vertical farms are moving in.

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Do something. Buy nothing.

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000

How the growing Buy Nothing movement found new homes for a bread machine, half a toilet and a school of guppies.

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The road ahead for public transit

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 26 May 2022 14:08:00 +0000

Hyperloops and flying taxis garner the hype. But what’s really in store for the future of transit?

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No college degree? ‘No problem,’ say more and more employers

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Instead of weeding candidates out via academic qualification, some companies are widening the prospect pool — and we could all benefit.

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Return to office is here. Could the 4-day work week be next?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

This week, as many employees return to offices, we’re revisiting an episode on the economics of switching to a 4-day work week.

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A new path to home ownership

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 5 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Rents are high, home inventory is low, and mortgage rates are climbing. Is it time to rethink the traditional model for buying a home?

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Unpacking the mystery of credit scores

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:24:00 +0000

Credit scores go all the way back to the early 19th century, but for many of us they remain impossibly opaque. Why do we have them — and will we ever get rid of them?

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Can an aquarium breathe life into a city?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:35:00 +0000

Proposals for publicly funded museums and sports stadiums make heady promises, but they don’t always deliver. How should communities evaluate these prospective investments?

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Book Club: The Bond King

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

We dive into a new book from Planet Money’s Mary Childs on how one man became king of the bond market — and then lost his crown.

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Is setting our clocks forward a thing of the past?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 13:10:00 +0000

If a new bill becomes law, daylight-saving time will be year-round. Here’s what that might mean for your health and your wallet.

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Why it might pay to be cheap

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:04:00 +0000

Cheapism is on the rise thanks to apps and social media, and a new generation of penny pinchers is chasing more than deals.

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Is there an actual use for NFTs?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

NFTs are getting a lot of buzz, but do they have any practical applications?

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Could you someday text the IRS your tax return?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:01 +0000

Tax policy ideas from around the world that could help streamline the arduous process of filing our returns.

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Is your company's culture too tight or too loose?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:27:20 +0000

Adherence to rules and social norms shapes our world. Understanding your type can help.

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What can we learn from Monopoly?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 08:00:01 +0000

The love-it-or-hate-it board game can teach us about more than buying Boardwalk and passing Go.

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When will inflation end? And other big money questions

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:27:06 +0000

In our latest question special, we dive deep on what Mr. Mom can teach us about price increases, universal basic income, and more.

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Need to declutter? Try Swedish death cleaning

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Reckoning with your possessions is not just good for the soul. It's good for the bank balance as well.

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Can an ice storm predict the next meme stocks?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Forecasting has long helped us model financial events. Could cues from the natural world make those predictions even more accurate?

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Data and Goliath

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Collecting personal data is a big business for many companies. Should you be getting a cut?

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How to plan a 100-year life

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Increasingly people live a third of their lives after they stop working. Is it time to redesign our life map?

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Could the bank of the future be a post office?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:23:15 +0000

Proponents say postal banking could help millions of Americans without access to a local bank. But as more money goes digital, do we even need brick and mortar locations?

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Here's what could happen if we canceled all student debt

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student loans. Wiping that out would not only provide relief, but economic stimulus, advocates say.

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How crypto is making us rethink money

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 6 Jan 2022 08:00:01 +0000

In part 2 of Money: We totally made it up, we explore the next phase of money's evolution.

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Want to change your money habits in 2022? Use a snudge

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0000

This week, we're revisiting an episode on the new science of changing your behaviors around money, investing, and everything else.

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Money: We totally made it up

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0000

We explore the history of the weirdest and most important human invention, from cowrie shells to trillion-dollar coins.

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A new kind of game theory

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0000

We talk to economists and the world's top gamer about what video games can teach us about money and life.

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The economics of switching to a 4-day work week

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0000

The pandemic gave us the opportunity to reimagine work at the office, and some aren't stopping there.

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The science of giving better gifts

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0000

Supply chain woes have us thinking ahead about holiday gifts. But could it make you a more thoughtful gifter?

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Your money questions, answered

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:00:01 +0000

From crypto to inflation, we get into the money topics on our listeners' minds. Plus, Stephanie and Jeremy have some questions of their own.

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A financial innovation that could cure diseases

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:01 +0000

Bio bonds would help fuel a key stage of medical research that often struggles to get funding.

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How smart-home tech could slash the cost of long-term care

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:01 +0000

The biggest expense in retirement is healthcare, but advances in robotics and A.I. could help turn every home into a retirement home.

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New ways to fight inflation

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 4 Nov 2021 12:00:01 +0000

Prices are rising and even the experts admit we don't really know what to make of it. Where do we go from here?

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Does the economy grow on trees?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:01 +0000

A new push to replace GDP with an economic measure that factors in the value of nature.

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Hack your brain to fix your wallet

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:01 +0000

The new science of changing your behaviors around money, investing, and everything else.

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Can your quirky personality stop a thief?

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:01 +0000

Innovations in behavioral biometrics will make it harder for fraudsters to impersonate you online, but these detailed profiles of our behaviors could get a little creepy.

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How to turn every baby into a trust-fund baby

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 07:00:01 +0000

Baby Bonds get touted as a way to invest in the next generation, to give them a financial boost to pay for college, a down payment on a house, or even to secure a better retirement. Could they actually work?

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To fix the world, show everyone your paycheck

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:01 +0000

New approaches to salary transparency could boost the economy, reduce inequality, and get you a raise. But should some things be left to the imagination?

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Coming Soon: Best New Ideas in Money

podcasts@dowjones.com (MarketWatch) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:21:22 +0000

Join MarketWatch editor Jeremy Olshan and economist Stephanie Kelton as they explore the innovations that rethink how we spend, save and invest - and meet real people whose lives are being changed as these new ideas are put to the test. New episodes every Thursday, starting September 30.

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