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Asking for a Raise: How (and When) to Do It Apr 14, 2022

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Millions of employees are switching jobs in search of better pay, and many companies are willing to pay more to keep their workers on board. So what are the best ways of asking for a raise? At the recent Wall Street Journal Jobs Summit, Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig discussed how to get a salary bump with career coach and The Job Doctor founder Tessa White.

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Why Gas Prices Aren't Falling Along With Global Oil Prices Apr 13, 2022

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While global oil prices have fallen roughly 20% from recent highs, the price of gas remains near record levels. WSJ energy reporter Collin Eaton joins host J.R. Whalen to explain the relationship between oil prices and the cost of gas at the pump.

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Why Gas Prices Aren't Falling Along With Global Oil Prices Apr 13, 2022

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High Inflation Ruined Your Price Radar. Here's How to Fix It. Apr 12, 2022

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As prices continue to rise, consumers may lose the ability to judge what is a "good" price and what isn't. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the psychology behind inflation, and how thinking differently about prices can make you a smarter shopper.

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How Blue-Collar Workers Are Making the Leap into Tech Jobs Apr 11, 2022

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Companies struggling to fill open tech-related positions are hiring more former blue-collar workers seeking a career change. WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how these workers are preparing themselves to make the jump.

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MBA Students Pitch Themselves as the Next Great Investment Apr 08, 2022

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More business-school graduates are using “search funds” to seek out companies they can buy and lead. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis, who explains the process, as well as Jessica Patterson, who used a search fund to take charge of a health logistics company.

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Student-Loan Payments Are Now Paused Through August. But Then What? Apr 07, 2022

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The Biden administration says the Education Department will revamp the student-loan repayment system between now and the end of August. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to explain how that would affect borrowers, and whether another payment extension beyond August is likely.

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Why Women's Pay Is Growing Faster Than Men's Apr 06, 2022

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As the labor market recovers from the pandemic, women are getting bigger pay raises than men, a significant shift from just a few months ago. WSJ reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what it means for the overall gender pay gap.

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College-Related Tax Deductions: Are You Eligible? Apr 05, 2022

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Families of college students may be in line for tax deductions and credits on their 2021 taxes , but understanding the rules surrounding eligibility can be complex. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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Lenders Loosening Mortgage Eligibility Requirements Apr 04, 2022

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Rising home prices and higher interest rates are keeping many would-be homebuyers on the sidelines and waiting on applying for mortgages. WSJ's Orla McCaffrey joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what many lenders are doing to drum up business.

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