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Donating to a Political Cause? Know the Tax and Privacy Rules First. Sep 26, 2022

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Making donations to a political candidate or cause isn’t always tax deductible, and it can come with privacy implications. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what consumers should know before making a donation.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Vexing Homeowners Who Want to Sell Sep 23, 2022

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Homeowners who previously locked in low mortgage rates face the dilemma of whether to sell and take on a significantly higher rate, or stay put and keep their low rate locked in. WSJ housing market reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the issue and the potential effect on home prices.

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Performance Reviews Are Back. Are You Ready? Sep 22, 2022

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As workers return to the office, many companies are reinstating performance reviews. WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss their relevance in the post-pandemic workplace, and how workers can prepare for their meeting with the boss.

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Power Bills Expected to Continue Climbing This Winter Sep 21, 2022

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Americans’ electricity and natural-gas bills have risen an average of more than 15% over the past year. WSJ energy and utilities reporter Katherine Blunt joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prices are rising and how consumers can prepare.

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More Homeowners Are Renting Out Their Homes Instead of Selling Them Sep 20, 2022

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Some homeowners who are ready to sell are finding that more buyers are waiting on the sidelines, and many are choosing to rent out their homes instead, in the hopes of freeing up cash so they can buy a new place to live. WSJ housing-market reporter Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the pros and cons of renting out your home instead of selling it.

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How to Cut the Cost of a New Smartphone Sep 19, 2022

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New premium models of phones from Apple and Samsung can cost as much as a month’s rent. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss ways oflowering the sticker price and getting deals on wireless service .

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Colleges Slip on Pledge to Enroll Lower-Income Students Sep 16, 2022

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More than 125 U.S. colleges and universities promised in 2016 to raise the enrollment of lower-income students by 50,000 by 2025. But a progress report from the initiative shows the schools have added fewer than 8,000 so far. Higher-education reporter Melissa Korn joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss why federal Pell Grants are reaching so few potential students .

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Vacation Homes Offer Holiday Dream But Carry House-Sized Risks Sep 15, 2022

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The largest share of second-home purchases closes from fall to early in the new year. But along with the dream of family memories and rental incomes, vacation homes carry financial and emotional risks. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss the highs and lows of buying a second home, and how to lay the foundation for a good buy.

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The Extended Tax Deadline Is Coming. Why You Shouldn’t Miss It. Sep 14, 2022

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A record 19 million taxpayers asked the IRS for more time to file . Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss why so many taxpayers are filing late, and how to avoid steep penalties for missing the Oct. 17 deadline.

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Impulse Buying Is Up. Does It Make Any Financial Sense? Sep 13, 2022

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Americans’ credit-card balances are way up, and inflation is only part of the reason. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host Daniella Cheslow to discuss why impulse buying (including her own) is up, and whether splurging might actually be worthwhile.

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