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Author Kyla Scanlon discusses the 'Vibes Economy' and its impact on consumer sentiment. She also addresses the housing crisis, stock market education, job market challenges, and analyzes housing prices, inflation, and stock market performance.

Denise Young, the first African-American woman to enter the C-suite at Apple, gives her first interview after publishing a book on how to recognize humanity in the workplace as our summer reading series continues.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz believes it's time for Americans to stand up and demand a new form of capitalism. Plus, Rick Alexander of The Shareholder Commons wants to expand the definition of “shareholder value.”

With regulation making its way through congress and a second ETF based on cryptocurrency moving toward approval, attitudes toward crypto are changing.

As summer travel season kicks off, MarketWatch personal finance reporter Venessa Wong has tips for how to handle airfare and other costs. And as you decide whether to rent an Airbnb or go to a hotel, we debate that decision in a Financial Face-Off.

After inflation figures hit, stock indexes roared to fresh records. But were the numbers really that good?

MarketWatch’s annual Best New Ideas in Money series has launched, highlighting a variety of forward-looking thoughts about finance. Today, we look at two of them: Financial feminism and changes to the 401(k)

Recent economic reports show the U.S. economy is finally cooling off after a hot stretch. Economics editor Greg Robb is watching for key numbers still to come. Also, wages continue to rise, but data found by reporter Zoe Han shows that may not last.

MarketWatch reporter Venessa Wong explains how inflation jeopardizes the middle class. Plus, colleague Eleanor Laise breaks down the worrisome aspects of taking ketamine for depression without guidance.

Quentin Fotrell, MarketWatch’s “Moneyist” columnist, tells listeners how to protect themselves from scams and financial concerns. Also: Financial Face-off asks if spouses should have separate bank accounts.