The Black-White wealth gap in the U.S. has prevented many people from passing down substantial wealth to future generations. Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, managing partner of Zenith Wealth Partners, joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the wealth gap persists and how independent financial firms are reaching out to communities of color to help them build wealth.



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Closing America’s Racial Wealth Gap

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Millions of positions remain unfilled, and yet qualified candidates say they’re being passed over and can’t land a job. Wall Street Journal “On the Clock” columnist Callum Borchers joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.



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Why Some People Still Can't Find Work in a Strong Job Market

Despite economic data that says Gen Z is doing better financially than generations before, TikTok is showing them mixed messages. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how this can lead to money dysmorphia.



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Gen Z Isn’t Sure About Its Finances. TikTok Could Be to Blame.

More businesses are charging customers fees for missing an appointment or showing up late. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what consumers can do about it.



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Skipping an Appointment? It Could Cost You.

The cost of home repairs and remodeling can add up quickly. In the second installment of Your Money Briefing’s four-part series “Buying a Home and Keeping It," we look at ways to budget for home improvements, including scheduling inspections and hiring the right contractor. Plus, we hear from homeowners who tackled their own home-repair projects.

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How to Avoid Turning Your Home Into a Money Pit

Why did Starbucks’ latest earnings leave a bitter taste for some investors? And how did healthcare turn unhealthy for CVS? Plus, how did artificial intelligence boost Amazon and Apple? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Closing America’s Racial Wealth Gap

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