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Back-to-school season is upon us. For many families, this is a strain on an already taxing summer, but it's good news for the economy, which relies heavily on consumer spending. We dive into that, and how you can save this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you get the “blue screen of death” that shut down airports, banks and hospitals worldwide? We’ll explain what happened, why it's bound to happen again and what it means for you as an investor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fixed income is back. No, really. Since 2022, bonds have made their way back into the zeitgeist and Gen Z and Millennial investors are now buying them directly from online brokerages. Ready to buy? We’ll tell you what you need to know to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the U.S. enters a pivotal moment in the post-pandemic economic recovery, there are two essential numbers to watch: Job growth and Big Tech’s earnings. Today, we dive deep into both.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MarketWatch Editor-In-Chief Mark DeCambre joins us to take a look at market trends from the first half of the year and what it means for the future. Plus: Financial-crime reporter Lukas Alpert details a harrowing story of caregiver fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“In This Economy?” author Kyla Scanlon brings her economic education campaign to the show, and breaks down the one problem that she feels most passionate about. Also: MarketWatch’s new “Help my Career” columnist details the modern workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denise Young, the first African-American woman to enter the C-suite at Apple, gives her first interview after publishing a book on how to recognize humanity in the workplace as our summer reading series continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz believes it's time for Americans to stand up and demand a new form of capitalism. Plus, Rick Alexander of The Shareholder Commons wants to expand the definition of “shareholder value.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With regulation making its way through congress and a second ETF based on cryptocurrency moving toward approval, attitudes toward crypto are changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As summer travel season kicks off, MarketWatch personal finance reporter Venessa Wong has tips for how to handle airfare and other costs. And as you decide whether to rent an Airbnb or go to a hotel, we debate that decision in a Financial Face-Off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After inflation figures hit, stock indexes roared to fresh records. But were the numbers really that good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MarketWatch’s annual Best New Ideas in Money series has launched, highlighting a variety of forward-looking thoughts about finance. Today, we look at two of them: Financial feminism and changes to the 401(k) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent economic reports show the U.S. economy is finally cooling off after a hot stretch. Economics editor Greg Robb is watching for key numbers still to come. Also, wages continue to rise, but data found by reporter Zoe Han shows that may not last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MarketWatch reporter Venessa Wong explains how inflation jeopardizes the middle class. Plus, colleague Eleanor Laise breaks down the worrisome aspects of taking ketamine for depression without guidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quentin Fotrell, MarketWatch’s “Moneyist” columnist, tells listeners how to protect themselves from scams and financial concerns. Also: Financial Face-off asks if spouses should have separate bank accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Financial Literacy Month continues, MarketWatch’s retirement editor discusses how to start your plans. Also, Footnoted’s Michele Leder breaks down how to access everything you need to know about a company through their SEC filings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MarketWatch's "Tax Guy" Andrew Keshner tells us why bigger tax refunds may not be a good thing. Then, Beth Pinsker explains why financial planners aren't necessary for non-millionaires, and what the rest of us can do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Financial Literacy Month, On Watch by MarketWatch is offering lessons on financial fitness. To start: an intro to technical analysis of stocks and how to reduce your taxable income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyst Beth Kindig discusses how generative artificial intelligence will make money. Also: How our host, a longtime Oakland A's fan, is viewing his financial decisions amid the team's impending move to Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are signs that the spring home-buying season could thaw a frozen market, and Reddit’s initial public offering could do the same for the IPO market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strong job growth has been concentrated in just a few industries, causing confusion among workers. Even in the successful sectors, women are paid less than men, despite being a majority of some workforces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amid fresh record highs for stock indexes and bitcoin, should we be concerned about a bubble? Also: How one of the world’s most popular videogames spawned an entire gambling ecosystem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia is worth nearly $2 trillion after another astounding earnings report. Plus, we take a look at the biggest reparations effort in U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new book explores why Elon Musk isn’t the only main character in Twitter’s $44 billion drama. Plus, a personal finance debate that has divided Americans for more than a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation is staying high and keeping the Fed from cutting interest rates, but that means you can still get a good deal on bonds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices