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Americans Have Inflation Fatigue, and They’re Splurging Jan 27, 2023

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As more Americans grow weary of inflation, some are cutting back on everyday goods so they can splurge on expensive items. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe, and Atlanta resident Lamont Johnson, who’s treated himself to several luxury items.

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When Cash Delivers Better Returns Than Stocks Jan 26, 2023

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Investors added cash to global money-market funds over the past four weeks at levels not seen since May of 2020. WSJ markets reporter Hardika Singh joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how cash delivers better returns than many stocks in the current market.

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Black Workers, Young People Received Biggest Pay Hikes Last Quarter Jan 25, 2023

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While workers across all groups saw a median 7.4% pay increase in 2022, Black workers as well as young people and low-wage earners received the largest pay increases in the fourth quarter. Wall Street Journal reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what the 2023 jobs picture looks like for those groups.

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Why Having a Gas Stove Can Increase Your Home’s Value Jan 24, 2023

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Despite recent controversy about gas stoves, home buyers say they prefer them over electric units. WSJ’ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why.

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There Are More Open Jobs Than Ever Before. Why Are Job Hunts Longer? Jan 23, 2023

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After several years of red-hot hiring during the pandemic, many companies are slowing down hiring amid economic uncertainty. So what does that mean for finding a new job? Wall Street Journal economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon joins Your Money Briefing host Danny Lewis to break down what’s going on in the job market.

Unemployed Americans Find Job Searches Take Longer as Labor Market Cools - WSJ

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The Best and Worst Airlines of 2022 Jan 20, 2023

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Which airlines performed best in 2022 amid severe weather and scores of delays and cancellations? WSJ “Carry On” travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen with results of the WSJ’s annual airline scorecard.

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Why Are Consumers So Pessimistic About the Economy? Jan 19, 2023

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Consumer confidence has hovered near record lows for much of the past year, even as hourly wages have steadily climbed. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe to discuss the economic factors that have held consumer confid ence in check, and if there is any reason for optimism on the horizon.

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Job Seekers Deal With Scammers Posing as Recruiters Jan 18, 2023

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Fraudsters posing as job recruiters have duped U.S. jobseekers out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ reporter Imani Moise, who explains how the scammers operate, and by a California woman who was nearly taken in by a fraudster.

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Finding Deals on Travel Amid Higher-Priced Flights and Hotels Jan 17, 2023

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Airfares and hotel prices are still projected to be pricey in the first part of 2023, despite inflation cooling overall. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prices have remained high and how travelers can score discounts.

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Closing America’s Racial Wealth Gap Jan 13, 2023

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The Black-White wealth gap in the U.S. has prevented many people from passing down substantial wealth to future generations. Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, managing partner of Zenith Wealth Partners, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the wealth gap persists and how independent financial firms are reaching out to communities of color to help them build wealth.

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