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WSJ Your Money Matters
Get your personal finances in shape with advice on budgeting, credit card debt, college tuition, retirement and more.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 8min
Parents Who Took Out Student Loans for Their Kids Left Out of New Repayment Plans
Millions of student-loan borrowers who took out Parent Plus loans weren’t included in the Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment options. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 9min
How to Avoid Buying a Home That’s Haunted
Several states have rules that address paranormal activity in the context of a home sale. Wall Street Journal contributor Erika Mailman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what homebuyers can do to avoid living in haunted homes.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 9min
Want to Stick to a Budget? Some Advisers Say Skip the Apps
Financial advisers say fintech apps track your spending, but they don’t necessarily change your behavior. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why a spreadsheet may be more effective at helping people maintain a budget.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 21min
Introducing: WSJ's Take On the Week
WSJ's Take On the Week is a new WSJ show that breaks down the most important things to watch in business and financial news to help you make smarter investment decisions. This week, host Dion Rabouin looks at Coinbase, the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, and Starbucks.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 9min
Why Your Will Isn’t Always the Last Word on Who Gets Your Assets
Many people make out a will to ensure their heirs receive their belongings and financial assets when they die. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how forgotten documents could override your estate plans.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 10min
Millennials Are on Track to Surpass Boomers in Retirement Savings
New data from Vanguard suggests millennials are poised to move ahead of older generations in terms of saving for retirement. WSJ personal-finance reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what’s allo wed them to boost their nest eggs.
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Oct 25, 2023 • 8min
Food Is Back on Sale. But There’s a Catch.
As consumers show an unwillingness to pay higher prices for food, more supermarkets and restaurants are bringing back specials and promotions. But WSJ reporter Jesse Newman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why lower prices may not ease the pressure on household budgets.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 8min
Why the AI Gold Rush Is Causing College Students to Drop Out
Students are leaving college early to launch their own AI startups. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they feel now is the best time to start an AI business, and the risks some face.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 8min
How to Be Left Alone at Work, Without Being Left Behind
Chit-chat and interruptions from your co-workers can slow your progress toward getting your work done. Wall Street Journal “Work & Life” columnist Rachel Feintzeig joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks of asking colleagues to leave you alone.
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Oct 20, 2023 • 9min
Give Up Sick Days? Young Workers Say No Way
In the past, many workers viewed not taking sick days as a badge of honor. But now WSJ reporter Te-Ping Chen tells host J.R. Whalen people are taking more sick time, and they’re taking time off for reasons other than feeling unwell.
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