Betting on the outcome of future events soared during the 2024 presidential election, when prediction markets correctly forecasted Donald Trump’s victory. Now these platforms are offering buzzy, ripped-from-the-headlines contracts to keep investors enticed. Wall Street Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how prediction markets work and why they’re testing the boundaries of what they can get away with. 

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Betting on the outcome of future events soared during the 2024 presidential election, when prediction markets correctly forecasted Donald Trump’s victory. Now these platforms are offering buzzy, ripped-from-the-headlines contracts to keep investors enticed. Wall Street Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how prediction markets work and why they’re testing the boundaries of what they can get away with. 

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Planning to hit the gym more in 2025 but don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on new workout gear? Wall Street Journal contributor Grace Cook joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss which items are worth the splurge and which items you should skip. 

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From clothes to candy, TikTok has become a storefront for a growing number of small businesses. WSJ reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Ariana Aspuru to break down how a possible ban could impact those who rely on the app to make a living. Plus, we hear from a North Carolina based shop owner who has turned her floral-inspired art designs into a million dollar business. 

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Tackle tax season with our two-part series, “Tax Season 2025: What’s New” where we break down the latest changes from the IRS to save you money. In episode one, Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how to file your taxes for free, secure your tax data with a PIN, and a new way to check the status of your return.

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What do investors make of President Trump’s social-media company Trump Media turning toward finance? And how well did markets survive DeepSeek’s AI shock? Plus, why UPS is pulling away from Amazon. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Further Reading: 

Chip Stocks Tumble After China’s DeepSeek AI Models Raise Doubts Over U.S. Tech Dominance 

Trump Media Announces New Push Into Finance to Support the ‘Patriot Economy’ 

UPS Stock Plunges on Plan to Halve Amazon Deliveries 

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Exhausted by higher prices, mounting debt, and the recent holiday season, some people are pledging to buy nothing – or as little new stuff as possible. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how the “no buy 2025” social media trend can help rein in spending. 

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As the gender gap in lifespans grows, more baby boomer women are getting the final say in how their family’s wealth is allocated. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how women are managing their family’s nest eggs differently than their spouses and are now deciding the fate of trillions of dollars. 

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One house, three owners, 14 years. The cost of the same property in Chapel Hill, North Carolina has varied widely for the families who lived there. Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Ariana Aspuru to explore how this story illustrates the housing affordability issues facing the U.S. Plus, we’ll hear from the current owner about how the home’s value has doubled, despite no major improvements.

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Under new IRS rules, if you earned more than $5,000 this year selling concert tickets or items on Etsy and Ebay, you can expect to get a 1099-K form. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you should know before filing your tax return this year. 

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More companies are offering unlimited vacation days, but that doesn’t necessarily mean employees can take more time off. Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using your unlimited PTO. 

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