Trying to wipe away large amounts of past debt is sometimes too big a task to handle alone. Money Management International CEO Jim Triggs joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how a credit counselor can help and how to spot scams by disreputable companies that overpromise.



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How a Credit Counselor Can Help Get Your Debt Under Control

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After ticking lower over much of the past six months, mortgage rates are back to averaging above 7%. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the impact on sellers as well as housing inventory.



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Homeowners Want to Sell, but Not With Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%

Artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT, can streamline work by performing tasks such as writing emails and preparing presentations. Wall Street Journal reporter Cordilia James joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know to avoid getting into trouble at work. 



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How to Use AI in the Office to Increase Productivity

How did United Airlines' earnings land with investors? And why are subscribers not enough for Netflix? Plus, what troubles Live Nation? 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: High Flier, Revenue Shift, Ticket Trouble

Americans have less use for coins as more businesses accept digital payments. In many cases, those coins are hidden in pockets, stuck in couches, or vacuumed up. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by reporter Oyin Adedoyin, who visited a waste facility that separates coins from trash, to discuss what people can do with all the change they have around the house.



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Up to $68 Million in Coins Winds Up in the Trash Every Year

Filing a paper tax return or math errors can delay tax refunds by weeks or even months. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss specific methods for contacting the IRS depending on how long you’ve been waiting for your refund.



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How a Credit Counselor Can Help Get Your Debt Under Control

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