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Latest Episodes:

Why More Women Are Giving Up on Marriage Mar 26, 2025

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Gender gaps on politics and education have put some women off dating and even marriage altogether. WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host Julia Carpenter about what that means for the economy.

Correction: More women than men are attending college. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said men are now more likely to have gone to college. (Corrected on March 26)

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How to Protect Your Tax Refund From Scammers Mar 25, 2025

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The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to apply for a six-digit IP PIN to protect their refund from fraudsters. Host Ariana Aspuru is joined by Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders, who walks us through the online process of applying for this extra level of protection.

Further Listening:

Tax Season 2025: What’s New That Could Save You Money

Your Cheat Sheet to Taxes for Investors

How Owning a Home Can Help You Save on Taxes

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What You Can Learn From LinkedIn Influencers to Boost Your Brand Online Mar 24, 2025

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LinkedIn isn’t just a résumé site anymore — it’s a branding opportunity for content creators and regular folks alike. WSJ reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the changing landscape of online networking.

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What’s News in Markets: Walmart Affirms Klarna, Tesla Politics, Consumer Angst Mar 22, 2025

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What happened when Walmart replaced Affirm with Klarna? And how are Elon Musk’s politics intersecting with Tesla’s stock? Plus, how are companies from General Mills to Nike feeling a tightening in consumer spending? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Why Some Investors Are Flocking to Dividend Stocks Mar 21, 2025

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When the stock market experiences volatility, some investors turn to a safer play: dividend stocks. WSJ Reporter Hannah Erin Lang joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the pros, cons and what to know before investing.

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What to Know About TIPS, the Inflation-Protected Securities Mar 20, 2025

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The yields on Treasury inflation-protected securities have reached their highest levels in two decades. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host Julia Carpenter to explain what that means for consumers.

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What Cuts to the IRS Could Mean for Taxpayers Mar 19, 2025

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A hollowed-out IRS could mean weaker tax enforcement and fewer audits. WSJ tax-policy reporter Richard Rubin joins host Julia Carpenter to explain what taxpayers need to know.

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What Self-Employed and Gig Workers Need to Know Before Filing Their Taxes Mar 18, 2025

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Self-employed and gig workers need to app roach tax season a little differently this year. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss business deductions, estimated taxes, 1099s, and more.

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What the Fed’s Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for Borrowing and Saving Money Mar 17, 2025

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The Federal Reserve has been lowering interest rates since September, but consumer borrowing costs have stayed stubbornly high, while high-yield savings accounts are paying less. WSJ reporter Imani Moise joins host Julia Carpenter to tell borrowers and savers what to expect for rates on mortgages, credit cards and savings accounts.

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What’s News in Markets: Trump’s Tesla, Trade-War Hiccups, Low-Flying Shares Mar 15, 2025

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What a visit to the White House did for Tesla’s stock. And how American whiskey found itself at the heart of a trade war between the U.S. and Europe. Plus, why shares of Delta Air Lines and American Airlines hit turbulence while JetBlue and Southwest flew higher. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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