Financial advisers say the tone and frenetic pace of political campaigns can add to someone’s financial anxiety, causing some people to find comfort by overspending. Wall Street Journal contributor Julia Carpenter joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how you can rise above the political fray and better manage your personal finances .

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