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Money Moves for the New Year: How to Pay Debt and Boost Your Credit Score
Are you ready to take control of your financial future in 2025? Our new four-part series, “Money Moves for the New Year” will answer your questions about achieving your money goals. In the first episode, we’ll hear from Aqua Richards, who aims to pay off $10,000 in credit card debt and boost her credit score by more than 100 points next year. Host J.R. Whalen is joined by WSJ personal finance reporter Imani Moise and financial planner Stephanie Genkin to discuss what you should know about creating a debt-repayment plan and the pitfalls to avoid.
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What’s News in Markets: Darden’s Discount Boost, KBR Climbs, Buffett’s Picks Gain
How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway’s bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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Estate Planning Via Text or Video. What Counts as a Will?
Some people are leaving text messages or videos with their wishes as a form of estate planning . By forgoing written word, their beneficiaries may not be entitled to their assets. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why estate law is still rooted to ink on paper.
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Planning a Trip to Europe Next Year? You’ll Need to Register Online First
Starting in 2025, new travel requirements will add an extra step and small fee for people visiting the U.K. and over two dozen other countries. Wall Street Journal travel reporter Allison Pohle joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what you need to know before your next trip.
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Some People Are Putting Their Fitness Achievements on Their Resumes
Runners are humble bragging about their athletic achievements on their resume to stand out among piles of applications. What do recruiters say about it? Wall Street Journal contributor Caitlin Carlson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what job-seekers need to know before jumping on this trend.
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Your Money Briefing is your personal-finance and career checklist, with the news that affects your money and what you do with it. From spending and saving to investing and taxes, the Wall Street Journal’s finance reporters and experts break down complicated money questions every weekday to help you make better decisions about managing your money. Hosted by J.R. Whalen.
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