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Enrollment among international students at top U.S. business schools has declined significantly amid pandemic-related travel restrictions and changing immigration policies. Reporter Patrick Thomas explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Under the federal Cares Act, Americans have been able to withdraw from their retirement accounts without penalty. Retirement reporter Anne Tergesen explains why relatively few people have done so. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The number of unmarried couples in the U.S. buying homes has risen sharply in the past 20 years. Personal finance reporter Veronica Dagher explains the benefits and challenges facing them. Plus, Ohio resident Britta Koepf discusses the process of buying a home with her boyfriend. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Hotel chains have begun renting rooms at day rates to at-home workers who seek privacy and quiet. Reporter Esther Fung explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The pandemic has upended the rules of networking, which used to almost always involve face-to-face meetings. Reporter Ray Smith explains, and Columbia Business School professor Dan Wang offers tips for getting your message across. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Investors may feel anxious over how the results of the presidential election could affect their holdings, but Dan Egan, managing director of personal finance advisory company Betterment, explains why they should focus more on things they can control. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The presence of Covid-19 means Americans signing up for next year's health benefits should spend more time than usual considering their coverage plan. Voya Financial's Mona Zielke has tips on which options to consider. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Eviction protections are set to expire by January, yet many renters still face economic hardship and can't make monthly payments. Reporter Will Parker explains the potential crisis facing the rental market. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Workers like Tennessee resident Don Buchanan used up paid sick time from work while battling Covid-19. Reporter Lauren Weber explains how time-off rules passed by Congress didn't account for the pandemic stretching on for six months and running. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Some people, like 26-year-old Chris Strong, have used the student loan deferment period to buff up their finances. But our personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter says others may hit a wall when they have to start paying again.

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The pandemic has caused people to consciously make financial decisions, but it has also triggered subtle emotions that can unconsciously steer their decision-making. Duke University's John Payne explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The pandemic has raised a whole new set of questions prospective college students should be asking before settling on where to go to school. Reporter Jillian Berman explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program funds from the Small Business Administration can receive forgiveness on those loans if they meet certain criteria. Economics reporter Amara Omeokwe explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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As health care takes a larger bite out of Americans' finances, some people are finding creative ways to cover the costs. Reporter Francesca Fontana discusses proposing to her husband, and bringing him onto her insurance plan. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Consumer credit reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains why credit scores rose this summer, and the challenges that could pose to people hoping to secure a loan. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The coronavirus pandemic has put tens of millions of people out of work, but in some industries there's a hiring boom. Reporter Patrick Thomas discusses where jobs can be found right now. Charlie Turner hosts.

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Many airlines are making award seats available at very cheap prices in miles or points to entice nervous passengers to travel once again. "Middle Seat" columnist Scott McCartney explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Americans have options to consider beyond the standard bank savings account to get their cash to grow. Personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter explains. J.R. Whalen hosts. If you're doing the WSJ's Six-Week Money Challenge, we want to hear about your experience. Call us at 315-992-8298 and leave us a voice message with your stories and lessons learned.

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Investors are placing bets on sectors likely to benefit from either outcome in November's presidential election. Markets reporter Amrith Ramkumar explains how market volatility can make it hard for individual investors to keep up. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Business owners often find opportunities to reduce their tax bill by shielding expenses from the IRS, reducing their chances of being audited. Tax reporter Laura Saunders explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Unlike millions of Americans that have struggled financially since the start of the pandemic, the nation's ultra-wealthy have recovered most of the losses they suffered in the first quarter. Reporter Katherine Clarke explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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More companies are offering employees buyout packages to voluntarily leave their jobs. Retirement reporter Anne Tergesen outlines the questions workers should ask if they are offered a package. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Listings for available jobs fell in September after months of gains. Economics reporter Sarah Chaney explains why companies are pulling back hiring. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Holding student debt can impede prospective homebuyers' chances of qualifying for a mortgage. Business writer Cheryl Winokur Munk offers strategies to help debt holders qualify for a mortgage. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Calculation errors by some states resulted in some people receiving more jobless benefits than they should have, and now they have to pay that money back. Reporter Lauren Weber explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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With the markets volatile and an election looming, inflation hasn't been top-of-mind for investors lately. But there are some factors that could eventually lead to higher prices, and Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab says investors worried about inflation have options for where to park their money. Charlie Turner hosts.

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Tax reporter Laura Saunders discusses what the tax code says about various deductions, in the wake of reporting that President Trump paid very little in federal income taxes in recent years. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Airlines have stepped up the process of cleaning airplane cabins to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney discusses questions that have arisen about the toxicity of chemicals being used. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Hercules Investments CEO James McDonald looks ahead to the domestic and international issues that are likely to impact U.S. stock markets in the fourth quarter. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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New business applications are running well ahead of the pace at this time last year, at a time when businesses are closing across the country. Economics reporter Gwynn Guilford explains why entrepreneurs are taking the risk. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Some users of the payment app Venmo who've become victims of scammers are being pressured by the app to balance their accounts or face harsh consequences. Banking reporter Peter Rudegeair explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Public pension funds that missed out on the second-quarter market rally are re-thinking their decision to move away from investing in stocks. Reporter Greg Zuckerman explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Low interest rates might make it tempting for consumers to rush out and borrow money, but personal finance reporter Julia Carpenter explains why it's important to slow down and think long term. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Many middle-class families that took on non-housing debt before the pandemic are struggling to pay bills amid job losses and depletion of government assistance. Personal finance reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Even though many companies continue to lay off workers during the pandemic, some still have the budget for new hires and raises. Reporter Kathryn Dill discusses how to ask for more money or negotiate a job offer these days. Charlie Turner hosts.

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An increasing share of Americans' retirement assets are held by higher-income people. Heard on the Street editor Spencer Jakab discusses a proposal by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden that aims to address that inequality. Charlie Turner hosts.

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About a million borrowers have fallen through the federal safety net designed to assist homeowners during the pandemic. Reporter Andrew Ackerman discusses mortgage forbearance: what it is, how it works, and why so many homeowners in need aren't taking advantage of it. Charlie Turner hosts.

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The recovery of U.S. stock markets since this spring's plunge has been remarkably swift. Markets reporter Gunjan Banerji discusses the factors driving their astonishing rebound. Charlie Turner hosts.

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Many coronavirus patients are paying large out-of-pocket costs despite government programs designed to put a cap on such expenses. Reporter Robbie Whelan explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Apps like Robinhood have made stock trading easy, but tax reporter Laura Saunders says individual investors who use apps and websites to trade need to be prepared for a potentially hefty tax bill. J.R Whalen hosts.

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Salaries for many new hires are in line with or even higher than what they were before the pandemic. Paul McDonald of staffing firm Robert Half discusses the latest trends in hiring, pay and benefits. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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After showing gains in June and early July, new job postings have plateaued more recently. Reporter Eric Morath explains what that means for the job market. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Record-low mortgage rates are encouraging homeowners to refinance and make use of much-needed cash. Reporter Orla McCaffrey explains what that means for the broader economy. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Want to spend money more wisely? Take the Six-Week Money Challenge from The Wall Street Journal's personal-finance team. Editor Bourree Lam explains how it works. J.R. Whalen hosts. If you're doing the WSJ's Money Challenge, we want to hear about your experience. Call us as 315-992-8298 and leave us a voice message with your stories and lessons learned.

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Once regarded as less valuable than traditional MBAs, business schools now see Internet-based programs as the future. Business education reporter Patrick Thomas discusses the trend. Charlie Turner hosts.

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Working from home has upended the job-seeking process. Reporter Kathryn Dill explains what workers applying for a new job should expect. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The pandemic has caused an economic downturn that has deepened the division between income classes, which include people barely getting by as well as people who can afford luxury items. Economics reporter Ben Eisen explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Companies are putting off hiring second-year MBA students after recruiters were forced to shelve their plans for face-to-face meetings and interviews. Reporter Patrick Thomas explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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Many small businesses that applied for pandemic relief funds from a federal small-business disaster-loan program have waited months for the checks to arrive. Reporter Yuka Hayashi explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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The nation's 75 million baby boomers, those at or near retirement age, face steep economic hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Reporter Clare Ansberry explains. J.R. Whalen hosts.

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