Last week’s market volatility could have some silver linings. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Julia Carpenter to share some of the surprising ways a down market could benefit your taxes.
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How Market Volatility Can Affect Homeowners and House Hunters
Mortgage rates have gone up since last week’s market volatility. Wall Street Journal reporter Veronica Dagher joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss what this means for homeowners and potential home buyers.
Further Reading
How to Make Major Money Decisions Right Now: A WSJ Guide
Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch - WSJ
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10:29
What a Volatile Market Means for Your 529 Savings Plan
Last week’s turbulent stock market wiped out years of college savings for some parents. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss what this means for parents, future students and their 529 savings plans.
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10:05
How to Invest Amid a Market Freakout
After a historically chaotic week for the stock market, uncertainty about the scope and impact of President Trump’s tariffs means that more market volatility is on the horizon. Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise tells host Ariana Aspuru what day-to-day investors should know about navigating what’s ahead.
Further Reading:
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Check Your Portfolio Right Now
How to Make Major Money Decisions Right Now: A WSJ Guide
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11:07
Buying a Home in 2025: How Tariffs and Labor Shortages Could Impact the Market
Many prospective homebuyers may find themselves locked out of the market again this year. What key signs should buyers watch for in the coming months? In the final episode of our special series, “Buying a Home in 2025: Navigating the Crunch,” host Ariana Aspuru takes a closer look at the ongoing challenges facing the housing market, with Wall Street Journal reporters Veronica Dagher and Nicole Friedman, and Redfin’s chief economist, Daryl Fairweather. We'll explore the challenges facing builders, from President Trump’s tariffs and the Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rates to the impact of potential deportation-induced labor shortages. We’ll break down how these factors will affect the construction of new homes and could shape the housing landscape in the future.
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