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Student Loan Confusion Grows as Trump Moves to Shut Down Education Department
President Trump's recent executive order to dissolve the Education Department has left many student loan borrowers in limbo. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Dalvin Brown to discuss what this means for the $1.7 trillion in federal student loans held by nearly 45 million Americans.
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Why More Women Are Giving Up on Marriage
Gender gaps on politics and education have put some women off dating and even marriage altogether. WSJ reporter Rachel Wolfe joins host Julia Carpenter about what that means for the economy.
Correction: More women than men are attending college. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly said men are now more likely to have gone to college. (Corrected on March 26)
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How to Protect Your Tax Refund From Scammers
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to apply for a six-digit IP PIN to protect their refund from fraudsters. Host Ariana Aspuru is joined by Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders, who walks us through the online process of applying for this extra level of protection.
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Further Listening:
Tax Season 2025: What’s New That Could Save You Money
Your Cheat Sheet to Taxes for Investors
How Owning a Home Can Help You Save on Taxes
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What You Can Learn From LinkedIn Influencers to Boost Your Brand Online
LinkedIn isn’t just a résumé site anymore — it’s a branding opportunity for content creators and regular folks alike. WSJ reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the changing landscape of online networking.
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What’s News in Markets: Walmart Affirms Klarna, Tesla Politics, Consumer Angst
What happened when Walmart replaced Affirm with Klarna? And how are Elon Musk’s politics intersecting with Tesla’s stock? Plus, how are companies from General Mills to Nike feeling a tightening in consumer spending? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.