Homebuyers are shunning fixer-uppers, even though they often come with a reduced purchase price. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why prospective buyers are looking elsewhere.

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Rejection of a claim by a health insurer isn’t uncommon, but many consumers aren’t aware of the process to fight back. WSJ reporter Anna Wilde Mathews joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the most effective ways to launch an appeal. 

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Research shows that even when consumers know that taxes and fees will be tacked on to a product’s cost at checkout, they’re more likely to pay the bill instead of researching a better price. WSJ columnist Josh Zumbrun joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.  

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A co-worker seen by others as an “office jerk” can be annoying, but also stand in the way of productivity. New York University psychology professor Tessa West joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how workers can overcome the fear of approaching an office-mate conducting themselves inappropriately.

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Teens are getting a head start in understanding personal finance through apps designed to help them manage money, with parental supervision. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal-finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin as well as a mother of twin 15-year olds who are active on several apps.

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Watching your 401(k) balance rise as stock markets trend higher might give savers a sense of comfort, but WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen tells host J.R. Whalen why financial experts say that could do long-term damage to your retirement portfolio .

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As more workers say they’re less engaged on the job, some companies are taking steps to improve the day-to-day experience for employees. WSJ’s Russell Adams joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the changes don’t always include pay raises.

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Many schools, businesses and recruiters are launching programs to address gaps in recent college grads’ face-to-face social skills to help them succeed in the workplace. WSJ’s Lindsay Ellis joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why.  

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After several years of double-digit percentage increases, apartment-rent growth is falling for only the second time since the 2008 financial crisis. WSJ’s Will Parker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why rents are declining, and what could drive them higher again.  

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Increased frustration among employees is impacting workplace productivity and employee retention. WSJ reporter Lindsay Ellis joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what’s fueling the shift among workers.

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