The Federal Reserve is expected to begin reducing interest rates later this year as it gauges the rate of inflation. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how prospective home buyers can take advantage of the delay and secure attractive mortgage rates now.

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How the Fed’s Rate Moves Could Help Home Buyers in 2024

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How did website-design platform Squarespace’s stock make big moves? And are we trading GameStop like it’s 2021? Plus, how is Walmart planning its future? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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What’s News in Markets: Dow 40K, Meme Stocks, Walmart Growing

Many Americans are spending as much as 80% of their discretionary funds on socializing and making new friends, as the cost of dining and attending events often outpaces the rate of inflation. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.



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The Rising Cost of Making New Friends

Inflation over the past two years has caused retirees as well as Americans several years away from retiring to take bigger withdrawals from their savings. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new study that focused on how inflation has harmed older households. 



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Retirees Face Decline in Financial Wealth Due to Inflation

Drinks or a meal out with a group of friends can become an uncomfortable situation when the bill comes. Wall Street Journal personal-technology editor Shara Tibken joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the apps available to simplify the process of dividing up costs.





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Splitting the Bill: The Apps and Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Conversations

Many consumers have traded down to cheaper grocery alternatives, including chicken, as their share of income spent on food is at a three-decade high. Wall Street Journal reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the more attractive price of chicken, relative to beef, may not last.



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How the Fed’s Rate Moves Could Help Home Buyers in 2024

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