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It’s Not Too Early to Book Your Holiday Flights Oct 05, 2022

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Travel experts say booking holiday-season flights now can help save on airfare and avoid frustration later in the year. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen with more.

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Cosigning a Mortgage: What Children and Parents Need to Know Oct 04, 2022

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As more young prospective homebuyers are priced out of the housing market, many may turn to their parents to cosign their mortgage to help secure approval. Wall Street Journal contributor Robyn A. Friedman joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss the benefits and risks parents and children should consider before cosigning.

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Why Some Prices Are ‘Sticky’ at High Levels, While Others Fall Oct 03, 2022

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While some prices have ticked down slightly from recent highs, others continue to rise and are unlikely to come down anytime soon. WSJ personal-finance reporter Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why some prices remain “sticky” and how they are causing consumers to adjust their household finances.

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How to Bring Down Your Car-Insurance Premiums Sep 30, 2022

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Auto-insurance rates have risen an average of 8.3% from a year ago. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what is pushing rates higher and how drivers can reduce their monthly premiums.

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These Bear-Market Stock Strategies Aren’t Working This Time Around Sep 29, 2022

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So-called “quality” stocks, or profitable companies whose shares typically weather market downturns, haven’t performed as reliably this year as in past bear markets. WSJ’s “Intelligent Investor” columnist Jason Zweig joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why and discuss some changes investors can make to their portfolios to minimize losses.

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Why Your Year-End Tax Strategies Should Be Underway Now Sep 28, 2022

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Reviewing traditional tax strategies now could mean more money in your pocket when you prepare your tax return next spring. WSJ contributor Tom Herman joins host J.R. Whalen with steps taxpayers should consider to lessen the amount they may have to hand over to Uncle Sam.

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How High Food Prices Are Changing Consumers’ Shopping Habits Sep 27, 2022

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Grocery prices rose more than 13% in August from a year earlier, the highest 12-month increase since 1979. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Rachel Wolfe to discuss how consumers are making ends meet, and by Louisiana resident Jamaica Bonvillian, who has struggled to balance food costs with her family’s overall household finances.

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Donating to a Political Cause? Know the Tax and Privacy Rules First. Sep 26, 2022

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Making donations to a political candidate or cause isn’t always tax deductible, and it can come with privacy implications. WSJ tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what consumers should know before making a donation.

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Higher Mortgage Rates Vexing Homeowners Who Want to Sell Sep 23, 2022

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Homeowners who previously locked in low mortgage rates face the dilemma of whether to sell and take on a significantly higher rate, or stay put and keep their low rate locked in. WSJ housing market reporter Nicole Friedman joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the issue and the potential effect on home prices.

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Performance Reviews Are Back. Are You Ready? Sep 22, 2022

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As workers return to the office, many companies are reinstating performance reviews. WSJ reporter Kathryn Dill joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss their relevance in the post-pandemic workplace, and how workers can prepare for their meeting with the boss.

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