Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade war is weighing on consumers. Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Louise Ensign joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how consumers are responding to tariffs and the potential impact on economic growth. 

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Cash balance retirement plans have surged in popularity and now hold $1 trillion of wealth. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how the plans work and explain how affluent professionals are amassing multimillion-dollar retirement account balances.

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More workers are seeking accommodations for mental-health conditions, spurring a debate among people with disabilities about whether the growing number of people who identify as disabled helps or harms workplace accessibility. Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss. 

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What made Target’s stock wobble and Gap’s surge? And how are automakers faring in the wake of Trump’s tariffs? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Rising prices for domestic and international travel are causing more would-be travelers to delay spring and summer trips. Wall Street Journal reporter Allison Pohle joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how some travelers are working harder to make their next vacation more affordable. 

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Welders, mechanics and carpenters could have a promising future in the digital age. School districts around the U.S. are spending tens of millions of dollars to expand and revamp high-school shop classes. Wall Street Journal reporter Te-Ping Chen joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how these hands-on skills are helping students get a jump on lucrative old-school careers.

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President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. In response, those countries plan to retaliate with tariffs of their own. Wall Street Journal data news editor Anthony DeBarros joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how the tax could ripple through to everyday prices for American consumers. 

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To encourage Americans to save for retirement, Congress has set up tax-favored accounts. While these accounts offer plenty of benefits, there are some pitfalls when it comes to how and when you contribute to them, or take money out. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you need to know about IRAs, 401(k)s, contribution limits and penalties. To hear WSJ’s cheat sheet for tax information related to homeowners listen here. For issues related to investing, listen here. And our series on Tax Season 2025, can be found here.

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President Trump has instructed the U.S. Treasury to halt the minting of new pennies as part of an effort to cut down on what he called wasteful government spending. So how would a world without pennies look? Wall Street Journal reporters Oyin Adedoyin and Joseph Pisani join host Ariana Aspuru to discuss how the move could impact consumers and why one man has been lobbying to save the penny for the past three decades.  

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What drove gains at Home Depot in the past quarter? And what made investors nervous about Nvidia’s latest results? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.

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Congress has added various breaks and credits for parents throughout the tax code. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what parents should know about where to look for them and how to compare benefits before filing their taxes.

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