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Why You Should Consider Having Both a 401(k) and an IRA Jun 06, 2023

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Having both a 401(k) and an IRA can boost your annual retirement contributions by 30%. WSJ contributor Michael Pollock joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what savers should know about each type of account.

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Student-Loan Repayment Freeze Is Ending. Are Your Finances Ready? Jun 05, 2023

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After a three-year pause, federal student-loan borrowers are scheduled to resume making monthly payments starting August 30th. WSJ reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen with steps borrowers can take to lessen the impact on their finances.

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Inheriting the Family House? Consider These Financial Questions Jun 02, 2023

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The family home is one of the most expensive assets parents pass down to their children when they die. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss financial and emotional questions adult children should consider.

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‘Baby Bonds’ Could Help End Poverty in America Jun 01, 2023

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A program under consideration by several states would pay thousands of dollars into trust accounts for children to help close the widening wealth gap. WSJ reporter Brenda León joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the program would work.

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How Retailers and Businesses Can Capitalize on the Hybrid Workforce May 31, 2023

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As much as 40% of the nation’s workforce is splitting time between the office and working from home. WSJ contributor Alexandra Samuel joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how retailers could tailor their business models to engage hybrid workers.

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Pandemic Whiplash Is Causing Young Americans to Ignore Their Bills May 30, 2023

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Many young Americans overwhelmed by financial stress brought on by the pandemic and inflation are avoiding their expenses. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Oyin Adedoyin and a 22-year-old man who struggled with his spending.

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Summer Vacation: How to Avoid Skyrocketing Costs May 26, 2023

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Hotel prices and airfares up substantially compared to a year ago might cause some people to reconsider their summer vacation plans. WSJ travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the trade-offs some travelers are making .

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How Writing Paper Checks Can Expose You to Fraud and Theft May 25, 2023

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Writing out paper checks raises the chances of being the target of fraud and theft. The WSJ personal-finance team’s Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss ways to reduce those risks.

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How Paperwork Errors Cost Families Life-Insurance Payouts May 24, 2023

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Hundreds of families who paid life-insurance premiums were denied millions of dollars in death benefits because of missteps by both their employer and their insurance company. WSJ reporter Leslie Scism joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how it happened.

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Why Companies Are Raising Prices Even as Consumer Confidence Wanes May 23, 2023

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Amid moderating inflation and signs that the economy may be headed toward a recession, many companies continue to raise prices. WSJ’s Suzanne Kapner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how consumers are responding.

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