The Federal Trade Commission received nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft last year, double from 2019. Now more people are considering paying for identity-theft protection services. WSJ contributor Cheryl Winokur Munk joins host Trenae Nuri to discuss how consumers can decide if those services are worth it.

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Is Paying for Identity-Theft Protection Worth It?

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Some financial advisers who charge fees based on their client’s portfolio balances may make recommendations that represent a conflict of interest. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. 



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Your Financial Adviser’s Conflicts Could Put Your Money at Risk

How is inflation becoming a thorn in the side of U.S. banks, despite many reporting big earnings? And will AI turn into Amazon’s “fourth pillar” along with its Marketplace, Prime and Web Services businesses? Plus, is there an end in sight for Boeing’s troubles? 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: Banks’ Inflation, Amazon AI, Boeing Again

Taxpayers can request an extension from the IRS to file their returns, but payment is still due on April 15th. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to explain how to avoid costly penalties.



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You Can’t File Your Taxes by April 15. Now What?

Wall Street Journal Work & Life columnist Rachel Feintzeig recently returned from an unpaid, four-month sabbatical. She joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what she did during her time off and how the experience surprised her. 



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Ever Dream of Taking a Sabbatical? Here’s How Our Columnist Did It

Planning in advance how inheritance will be passed down to future generations can help families avoid arguments and lost money. Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss when to have the talk, and why the conversations aren’t just for the wealthy. 



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Is Paying for Identity-Theft Protection Worth It?

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