Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Wall Street Journal Columnist Jonathan Clements Dies at 62

9/23/2025

24 5

Summary

Story summary

Jonathan Clements, The Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist, died at 62 from cancer on September 22, 2025.
Diagnosed with a rare lung cancer about 18 months earlier, he shared reflections in a farewell message.
From 1994 to 2008, he wrote 1,009 columns advocating index funds, opposing high fees, and urging transparency.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jonathan Clements, The Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist, died at 62 from cancer on September 22, 2025.
Diagnosed with a rare lung cancer about 18 months earlier, he shared reflections in a farewell message.
From 1994 to 2008, he wrote 1,009 columns advocating index funds, opposing high fees, and urging transparency.