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Even though the labor market remains hot, some companies are rescinding job offers after candidates have signed on the dotted line. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Angela Yang, who spoke with several people whose job offers were pulled back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market declines in 2022 have taken their toll on stock portfolios and 401(k)s. WSJ “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why bear markets affect investors in different generations in different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many retirees mismanage their 401(k) savings once they leave the workforce, resulting in a shortfall of funds. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how more 401(k) providers are including features similar to pension funds to ensure retirement savings last as long as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although stocks have suffered a series of broad selloffs as inflation continues to climb, history shows certain sectors tend to buck the trend and move higher in times of high inflation. George Mason University finance professor Derek Horstmeyer joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss his recent research pinpointing sectors that tend to outperform during periods of rapidly rising prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve announced plans to raise interest rates by 0.75 percentage point, and is likely to raise them rapidly for the rest of the year. The moves are meant to counter high inflation but could lead to some hard financial decisions for many people. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with steps you can take to protect your holdings, and financial decisions to put off amid rising rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. households are likely to pay a lot more for electricity this summer due to inflation. WSJ personal-finance reporter J.J. McCorvey joins host J.R. Whalen with tips for reinin g in your air conditioner’s electricity usage and lowering your monthly energy bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prospective homebuyers who don’t have funds on hand to make an all-cash offer are finding creative ways to solve the issue. WSJ reporter Orla McCaffrey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors whose portfolios have suffered losses can turn those declines into gains when preparing their taxes next year. WSJ’s Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how it works, and IRS rules to keep in mind.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is weighing on consumers’ finances, but some shoppers are still willing to pay rising prices on brands they like. But not all. The Drucker Institute’s Rick Wartzman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the challenges this poses to companies that often pass higher costs on to shoppers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.K. launched a study this week with thousands of employees in many sectors to determine if working one less day during the week would affect production or morale. WSJ’s Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the experiment and similar studies, and whether U.S. companies are likely to adopt a four-day workweek anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices