WSJ Your Money Briefing

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Graduate Degrees: Which Pay Off the Best? Apr 28, 2022

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A master’s or other advanced degree can come with a heavier financial burden than that for undergrads, and doesn’t necessarily guarantee a career with a higher salary. WSJ reporter Andrea Fuller joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how students can prepare for that financial responsibility, and which graduate degrees offer the best return on investment.

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Applying for College Financial Aid: How It Works and Mistakes to Avoid Apr 27, 2022

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Filling out all the forms required to secure college loans, grants and scholarships can be an intimidating process. WSJ higher-education reporter Melissa Korn joins host J.R. Whalen to break down the key steps in the process and discuss common mistakes students and families make.

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Bringing Down Tuition: How to Look Past College’s High Sticker Price Apr 26, 2022

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The cost to attend some of the nation’s top private colleges and universities can scare many people away from even applying. WSJ reporter Andrea Fuller joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how students and families can comparison shop and find the best value for their education.

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Paying for College: When Should Families Have ‘The Talk’? Apr 25, 2022

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Recruiters Go the Extra Mile to Woo College Grads Apr 22, 2022

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Amid continued fierce competition for workers, companies are stepping up their efforts to recruit college students. Some are going far beyond the traditional job fair to woo prospective job candidates. WSJ workplace reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

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Why Crypto Stocks Are Performing Worse Than Cryptocurrencies Apr 21, 2022

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Bitcoin is down about 10% this year, but stocks of crypto-focused companies are doing much worse, falling as much as 60%, according to FactSet. Wall Street Journal cryptocurrency reporter Paul Vigna joins WSJ Your Money Briefing host J.R. Whalen to discuss the reasons why, and how professional and everyday investors are thinking about crypto.

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How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Amid Market Volatility Apr 20, 2022

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After years of strong gains, stock-market returns are expected to be significantly lower in the next few years. WSJ contributor Michael A. Pollock joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what financial advisors say retirees an d anyone building a retirement nest egg can do to protect their holdings.

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Airfares Are Soaring. Can You Still Score Cheap Tickets? Apr 19, 2022

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Ticket prices for air travel rose an average of 11% in March from a month earlier. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what is behind the fare hikes, and what consumers can do to find cheaper tickets.

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Online Sellers to Face Stepped-Up Tax Collection Apr 18, 2022

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How 5% Mortgage Rates Could Affect Your Home Search Apr 15, 2022

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The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages has hit 5% for the first time since 2011 . WSJ reporter Matt Grossman joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why rates are going higher and what that could mean for the housing market.

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