What you should know about recording your coworkers and an important tax change

Happy Friday, MarketWatchers! Don’t forget to read these top personal finance stories as you head into the weekend.

I pay all my mom’s expenses, but she wants her estate split equally between her children—should I reimburse myself?

This daughter feels like her time and money spent as caretaker have not be fully appreciated.

Why job seekers are relocating at historically low rates

The tight labor market, soaring real-estate prices and new technology make moving for a better job less desirable.

Omarosa secretly recorded her coworkers—think very carefully before doing the same

In many states, recording someone without their permission is illegal.

Want to make friends? Leave the Gucci bags and Dior shoes at home

Researchers looked at how status symbols affect your chances of making friends.

When my mother was dying, my sister wrote herself a check and stole $20,000

This woman never wants to see her sister or brother again, and she has no interest in receiving an inheritance.

The little-noticed tax change that could affect your return

The new tax law eliminates write-offs for miscellaneous itemized expenses.

Want to make over $100,000? Try gazing at the stars (seriously)

This woman has a six-figure income, thanks to a childhood love of ‘Star Wars.’

Reddit co-founder—and Serena Williams spouse—Alexis Ohanian on frugal living

The venture capitalist talks about managing wealth and parenting with his tennis-star wife.

My husband works part-time, has no credit and doesn’t pay any bills

This woman has seen her own creditworthiness fall since they’ve been together.

Is this peak branding? Gucci wants you to wear this $590 advertisement for Viacom

Experts say this T-shirt is just the latest example of luxury goods companies trying to be cool.

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Trump Today: President asks SEC to study new reporting rules, calls Manafort trial ‘sad’

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Trump and Warren agree: Corporations are holding back the economy

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