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The Long-Term Financial Burden of Hurricane Recovery Oct 10, 2024

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Property owners in the path of hurricanes often face years of debt and lower credit scores as they rebuild. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the experience of homeowners who have endured several major storms.

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Homeowners Rebuilding After Helene Face Limited Insurance Coverage Oct 09, 2024

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Property insurers have scaled back natural-disaster coverage and raised premiums to make up for steep losses as a result of more frequent storms. Wall Street Journal reporter Jean Eaglesham joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how recent hurricanes could reshape insurance coverage.

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How Switching Jobs Could Set Your Retirement Savings Back by $300,000 Oct 08, 2024

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While the median job switcher gets a 10% raise each time they move to a new company, their potential retirement savings can fall short because they forget to re-adjust contribution levels. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how much financial advisers recommend workers should plan to save in their retirement accounts over their career.

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A Bump in Pay Brings Happiness, Regardless of Your Income Level Oct 07, 2024

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New research shows that people in different income groups often experience similar feelings of satisfaction when they receive bonuses or raises. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker to explain why.

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Your Money, Your Vote: Making Healthcare More Affordable Oct 06, 2024

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In the fourth and final episode of our series “Your Money, Your Vote,” we delve into the presidential candidates' plans to reduce the cost of healthcare. In 2022, U.S. healthcare spending averaged nearly $13,500 per person, and it’s projected to keep rising. We also examine Vice President Kamala Harris’s and former President Donald Trump’s positions on drug prices, the Affordable Care Act and reproductive healthcare. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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What's News in Markets: Tesla Deliveries, Spirit's Nosedive, Carmakers' Roadblocks Oct 05, 2024

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Why are global automakers hitting the brakes? And why did Tesla's stock fall despite the company delivering more vehicles? Plus, what sent Spirit Airlines shares into a tailspin? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Banks Are Calling Back Some High-Yielding CDs as Rates Fall Oct 04, 2024

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Some savers who invested in CDs because they offered high yields are seeing those returns decline as the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know about callable CDs.

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Mortgage Rates Have Fallen, but Many Renters Still Can’t Afford to Buy Oct 03, 2024

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The average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen more than a full percentage point over the past year, but many renters remain priced out of the housing market. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how far economists say mortgage rates have to come down for paying a mortgage to be less expensive than renting .

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Some Companies Are Shifting Salaried Workers to Performance-Based Pay Oct 02, 2024

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Some companies are transitioning full-time employees from salaries to bonus-based pay for hitting certain targets. Wall Street Journal careers and workplace deputy bureau chief Vanessa Fuhrmans joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss which types of jobs are involved, and how performance metrics can impact workers’ pay.

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Inflation Is Chipping Away at the Value of Your Credit-Card Points Oct 01, 2024

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Americans have been accumulating mountains of credit-card points. Inflation is eroding their value. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know to preserve the value of your points.

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