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Mass Hiring, Mass Layoffs Create a Jobs Market Puzzle Feb 10, 2023

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While many companies hired more than a million workers over the past several months, others have been laying off thousands of employees. WSJ’s Sarah Chaney Cambon joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the state of the U.S. labor market and what it means for the broader economy.

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Medical Debt Under $500 Will Be Removed From Credit Reports Feb 09, 2023

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The next phase of the Biden Administration’s program that changes the way medical debt is recorded on credit reports is underway. NerdWallet personal finance expert Sara Rathner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what this could mean for many Ameircans’ credit scores.

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Worker Pay Is Rising, But Their Piece of the Pie Is Shrinking Feb 08, 2023

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The Federal Reserve says worker pay in the U.S. is rising too fast for it to bring inflation down to 2%. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Justin Lahart joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how workers’ share of the economy continues to shrink, despite rising hourly wages.

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Sticker Shock Keeping Car Buyers on the Sidelines Feb 07, 2023

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As car dealers rebuild their inventories, prospective buyers are putting off purchases because of high prices coupled with rising interest rates. WSJ reporter Sean McLain joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how dealers plan to entice buyers, and how consumers can avoid rising rates.

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Housing Market Rebounds as Mortgage Rates Fall Feb 06, 2023

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Mortgage rates have fallen a full percentage point since last fall, and that has stirred up activity in the housing market which fell into a slump last year. WSJ’s Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen with an outlook for the housing market in 2023.

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Americans Are Drawing From Their 401(k)s to Cover Expenses Feb 03, 2023

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Growing financial strain and looser regulations are driving more Americans to make early withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement accounts. WSJ retirement reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the risks people should consider before taking money out.

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Grocery Prices May Soon Reflect Lower Inflation Feb 02, 2023

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Whole Foods recently asked its suppliers to rein in the costs it passes on to the grocery chain. WSJ reporter Jaewon Kang joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what that means for consumers’ grocery bills.

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How Your IRA and 401(k) Are Affected by New Rule Changes Feb 01, 2023

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Congress recently passed a broad set of rule changes that affect Americans’ 401(k) and retirement accounts, to make it easier for people to sign up. WSJ personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen with details.

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Why the Consumer Confidence Engine Is Sputtering Jan 31, 2023

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Despite a still-strong labor market, retail purchases have fallen in three of the past four months, and sales of autos and existing homes have fallen to their lowest levels in several years. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torry joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the substantial dropoff in consumer spending, and whether it likely means a recession is imminent.

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How Investing in Time, Like Money, Can Build Wealth Jan 30, 2023

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Researchers suggest that time is something we should invest, rather than spend, to accumulate wealth, fulfillment and meaning that our future selves can draw on. WSJ personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how it can help us understand investing money as well.

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