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Looking for an Affordable, Last-Minute Cruise? Try a Standby Ticket Feb 07, 2025

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Discounts on sought-after cruises are hard to come by – even with peak season promotions. Wall Street Journal travel columnist Dawn Gilberston joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how she landed a last-minute standby deal and what made it worth the gamble.

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How to Talk About Your Debt While Navigating the Dating Scene Feb 06, 2025

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Between student loans, car loans, and other financial obligations, debt can be a dating deal breaker. But it doesn’t have to be. Wall Street Journal senior platform editor Julia Munslow joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why it’s important to talk about money when getting to know someone romantically and how to support a partner with debt.

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Why Investors Are Placing Bets on Wildfires, Wars, and Elections Feb 05, 2025

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Betting on the outcome of future events soared during the 2024 presidential election, when prediction markets correctly forecasted Donald Trump’s victory. Now these platforms are offering buzzy, ripped-from-the-headlines contracts to keep investors enticed. Wall Street Journal reporter Alexander Osipovich joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how prediction markets work and why they’re testing the boundaries of what they can get away with.

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Workout Clothes Can Be Expensive. Here’s How to Shop Smarter. Feb 04, 2025

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Planning to hit the gym more in 2025 but don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on new workout gear? Wall Street Journal contributor Grace Cook joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss which items are worth the splurge and which items you should skip.

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A TikTok Ban Could Mean Millions Lost for Small-Business Owners Feb 03, 2025

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From clothes to candy, TikTok has become a storefront for a growing number of small businesses. WSJ reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Ariana Aspuru to break down how a possible ban could impact those who rely on the app to make a living. Plus, we hear from a North Carolina based shop owner who has turned her floral-inspired art designs into a million dollar business.

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Tax Season 2025: What You Should Know Before Filing Your Return Feb 02, 2025

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Tackle tax season with our two-part series, “Tax Season 2025: What’s New” where we break down the latest changes from the IRS to save you money. In episode one, Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how to file your taxes for free, secure your tax data with a PIN, and a new way to check the status of your return.

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What’s News in Markets: AI Bloodbath, Trump and Schwab, UPS Doesn’t Deliver Feb 01, 2025

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What do investors make of President Trump’s social-media company Trump Media turning toward finance? And how well did markets survive DeepSeek’s AI shock? Plus, why UPS is pulling away from Amazon. Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Further Reading:

Chip Stocks Tumble After China’s DeepSeek AI Models Raise Doubts Over U.S. Tech Dominance

Trump Media Announces New Push Into Finance to Support the ‘Patriot Economy’

UPS Stock Plunges on Plan to Halve Amazon Deliveries

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Some Americans Are Vowing to Buy Less or Even Nothing This Year Jan 31, 2025

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Exhausted by higher prices, mounting debt, and the recent holiday season, some people are pledging to buy nothing – or as little new stuff as possible. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how the “no buy 2025” social media trend can help rein in spending.

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How Women Are Reshaping the Biggest Wealth Transfer in Modern History Jan 30, 2025

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As the gender gap in lifespans grows, more baby boomer women are getting the final say in how their family’s wealth is allocated. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how women are managing their family’s nest eggs differently than their spouses and are now deciding the fate of trillions of dollars.

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How One House in North Carolina Shows the Growing Cost Home Ownership Jan 29, 2025

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One house, three owners, 14 years. The cost of the same property in Chapel Hill, North Carolina has varied widely for the families who lived there. Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Ariana Aspuru to explore how this story illustrates the housing affordability issues facing the U.S. Plus, we’ll hear from the current owner about how the home’s value has doubled, despite no major improvements.

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