Wall Street Journal reporter Heather Gillers discusses ways that some U.S. states have found solutions to dealing with escalating health-care benefits for retirees, including not paying them at all.

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Some States Have Stopped Paying Retiree Health Benefits

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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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Where’s My Tax Refund? It Might Be Delayed

Arranging your funeral now can save your family a lot of work when you die. But paying for it in advance can result in financial stress later. Wall Street Journal reporter Dominique Mosbergen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you should know. 



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Plan Your Funeral Now. Pay for it Later.

Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss common errors people make on their tax returns, and when it makes sense to alert the IRS to missing information.



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You Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return. Should You Tell the IRS?

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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Some States Have Stopped Paying Retiree Health Benefits

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