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What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Depends on Where You Live. May 08, 2023

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Dying without a will can put the future of your assets at risk. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why most Americans don’t have one.

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What the Class of 2023 Wants From Future Employers May 05, 2023

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As more college seniors accept job offers in advance of graduation, companies may have to work harder to find top candidates. WSJ contributor and LaSalle Network CEO Tom Gimbel joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what future grads say they’re looking for in a potential employer.

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Expecting a Big Raise in 2023? Don’t Bet On It. May 04, 2023

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The red-hot labor market created opportunities over the past several years for workers to ask for and receive sizable raises. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray A. Smith joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why companies are budgeting for lower salary increases.

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Raises Offered to Workers to Switch Jobs Are Shrinking May 03, 2023

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After several years of workers scoring sizable pay bumps to switch jobs, companies are reining in the amount they’re offering new hires. WSJ reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this means for the broader labor market.

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How to Fight Rising Subscription Fees Without Going Cold Turkey May 02, 2023

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Subscription price creep is real, and new data show that more consumers are rejecting higher prices on some of their favored subscription streaming and delivery services. But it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen joins guest host Dion Rabouin to discuss ways to push back against price creeps.

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How CD Ladders Can Help Investors Get More From Their Savings May 01, 2023

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With today’s high interest rates and inflation, certificates of deposit are becoming an attractive way to grow savings over time. WSJ’s Oyin Adedoyin joins guest host Danny Lewis to discuss how staggering your investments can make the most out of these assets.

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The Psychology of Homebuying Apr 28, 2023

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On the fifth and final installment of the WSJ’s special series “Under Contract: Your Guide to Home Buying,” financial psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz and real-estate professional Tracy McLaughlin join host J.R. Whalen to discuss how FOMO and other emotional hurdles make it difficult to think rationally when searching for a home.

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Employers Trying New Ways To Push Workers Back To The Office Apr 27, 2023

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Bosses have tried many different tactics to get employees back into the office. Nationally, a number of offices remain sparsely populated, particularly on Mondays and Fridays. WSJ reporter Chip Cutter joins guest host Mohsin Ali to discuss how one company is tying pay to attendance.

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Music Fans Are Spending Big on Concert Tickets – And Nothing Else Apr 26, 2023

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As the cost of concert tickets skyrockets, fans are finding ways to stretch their budgets. WSJ’s Rachel Wolfe joins guest host Danny Lewis to talk about how people are struggling with the splurge.

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Retire? More Americans Over 60 Are Saying Never Apr 25, 2023

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While some workers are literally counting the days until they can call it a career, there’s a growing segment of Americans who can’t think of anything they want to do less. They say they never want to retire. Demetria Gallegos from WSJ’s Journal Reports joins guest host Dion Rabouin to discuss the growing number of people who say they’d rather keep on working.

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