In 2024, Americans bought 5.7 times as much flatware and dishes and 3.5 times the furniture compared with 1994, according to Commerce Department data. They also purchased 2.5 times the clothing and footwear. Wall Street Journal reporter Dalvin Brown joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss why cheap goods are actually costing us and how Trump’s tariffs threaten to curb trade from one of the biggest exporters of low-cost goods. 

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An early exit from the workforce comes with significant psychological and financial consequences. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Jacob Passy to discuss how some Americans are spending their time and money.

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President Trump’s auto tariffs could drive up prices and lead to higher monthly payments for consumers. Wall Street Journal reporter Joe Pinsker joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss whether car shoppers should buy now or wait it out.

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Despite recent cuts, the IRS is still cracking down on filers who cheat on their tax returns this year. Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders tells host Ariana Aspuru why the cost of getting caught has gotten higher.

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After years of delays, the U.S. is finally requiring travelers to have so-called REAL IDs in order to fly. WSJ reporter Allison Pohle joins host Jacob Passy to discuss the hiccups some people are facing in getting their new IDs.

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If you think you’re ready to take the plunge but feel overwhelmed by rising costs and the competitive landscape of the housing market, this episode is for you. In the second episode of our special series, “Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch,” we’ll hear from a woman who recently closed on a house in Virginia. Host Ariana Aspuru will be joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher and financial coach Bernadette Joy to discuss the steps you can take to prepare, whether as a buyer or a seller: what’s in your control, what isn’t, and other unexpected expenses. 

If you missed episode one, listen here. The final episode of our series airs next Sunday. 

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Further reading: 

Home Sales Rose 4.2% in February, Beating Expectations 

If You Want to Buy a House, First Figure Out All the Hidden Costs 

Home Buyers Start to Come Off Sidelines Even as Rates, Prices Stay Stuck - WSJ 

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Why did President Trump’s tariff announcements send Nike stock spinning? And what’s weighing on the Magnificent Seven tech stocks? Plus, how did shares of conservative news outlet Newsmax do in their first trading week? Host Krystal Hur discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Rattled investors are once again looking to gold as a safe haven, but the strategy isn’t without its drawbacks. Wall Street Journal reporters Oyin Adedoyin and Owen Tucker-Smith join host Jacob Passy to discuss the growing interest in buying gold.

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President Trump’s latest round of tariffs may pose a threat to certain industries and the broader economy. But investors appreciate greater clarity around Trump’s trade policies. Wall Street Journal reporter Sam Goldfarb joins host Jacob Passy to discuss how Trump’s tariffs could affect the markets.

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More than 9 million student-loan borrowers could see a decline in their credit scores in the first half of the year, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you should do if you are at risk. 

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