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New Student-Debt Plan Would Benefit Lower-Income Borrowers Jan 12, 2023

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A Biden administration plan unveiled this week would allow lower-income borrowers to pay less and make it easier for them to wipe away their student debt if they are enrolled in income-driven repayment plans. WSJ reporter Gabriel T. Rubin joins host J.R. Whalen with details.

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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year Jan 11, 2023

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After average tax refunds reached nearly $3,200 last year, changes to key tax breaks could significantly reduce many Americans’ refunds this year. WSJ personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to run through the tax breaks that have been affected.

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How Students’ Future Earnings Could Be Hit by Remote Learning Jan 10, 2023

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A Stanford University study suggests the learning lost as a result of lockdowns during the pandemic could have a long-term financial effect on students. WSJ reporter Ben Chapman joins host J.R. Whalen to review the findings.

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Stock Market in 2023: What to Expect Jan 09, 2023

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Many investors’ portfolios and retirement accounts suffered steep declines last year. Sébastien Page, head of global multi-asset and chief investment officer at T. Rowe Price and author of “Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know About Asset Allocation,” joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what investors can expect in the market in 2023.

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‘Pick Your Pay’: More Companies Let Workers Customize Compensation Jan 06, 2023

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To compete for workers, more companies are offering new hires a customizable pay package. WSJ contributor Tara Weiss joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how the process works and questions workers should ask themselves before accepting a pay package.

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Buying a Car? Some Credit Unions’ Interest Rates Beat the Banks’ Jan 05, 2023

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Rising prices and interest rates are making it harder to afford buying a car. But many prospective buyers are financing through credit unions, which offer rates significantly lower than banks. WSJ banking reporter Ben Eisen joins host J.R. Whalen with the details.

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2023 Job Market: Pay, Work From Home, Who’s Hiring and More Jan 04, 2023

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The U.S. labor market enters 2023 facing an unsettled economy and a jittery stock market. LaSalle Network staffing firm founder and CEO Tom Gimbel joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss business leaders’ hiring plans for the new year.

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Which Debt Is Actually Good to Hold Onto? Jan 03, 2023

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While many people rush to pay down as much debt as they can, sometimes holding onto debt can help your overall financial picture. WSJ and Barron’s contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how people should approach good and bad debt.

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Why Personal Bankruptcy Is a Last Resort to Getting Rid of Debt Dec 30, 2022

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Some people struggling to pay down past debt might consider personal bankruptcy as a last resort after all other options have been exhausted. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by Natalia Brown of National Debt Relief and the American Fair Credit Council to discuss how the process works and the major risks it poses to your credit profile.

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How Debt Consolidation Works and Downsides to Watch Out For Dec 29, 2022

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Many people choose to consolidate their debt and package it into one loan, often at a lower interest rate. NerdWallet personal-finance expert Sara Rathner joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how people qualify for consolidation and some risks to be aware of.

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