8/5/24: The U.S. economy may be slowing down. The Labor Department announced 114,000 jobs were added in July, which is below the average of 215,000 jobs per month. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose again for the fourth straight month. I joined CBS Saturday Morning to discuss.
2/14/24: The latest CPI report showed that inflation remained stubbornly high, a setback for investors betting that the Federal Reserve could cut its benchmark interest rate as soon as March.
5/11/23: As inflation cools, Americans are racking up credit card debt at unprecedented rates, approaching $1 trillion, surpassing the pre-pandemic high. I joined CBS Mornings to explain what's driving the increase, and what you should do if you're struggling with credit card debt.
9/22/22: Another interest rate hike by the Fed and another drop on Wall Street. Just remember, for long-term investors, the market gyrations are a-okay.
7/29/22: With the highest inflation rates in four decades, the federal reserve has raised the short-term interest rate for the fourth time this year. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss the impact this has on borrowers with mortgages, credit card debt and loans.
7/24/22: Is everything more expensive than it used to be? Yes, more-or-less, that's the reality facing Americans and it's not clear when consumer prices will ease. And on that note, this weekend we're running my appearance on The Takeout, a podcast hosted by Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News. It was a fun conversation about inflation, interest rates and what you can do to weather the economic headwinds.
7/23/22: Is everything more expensive than it used to be? Yes, more-or-less, that's the reality facing Americans and it's not clear when consumer prices will ease. And on that note, this weekend we're running my appearance on The Takeout, a podcast hosted by Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News. It was a fun conversation about inflation, interest rates and what you can do to weather the economic headwinds.
7/14/22: With inflation at a 41 year high, and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, many financial experts warn of an economic slow down. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss how to protect your finances during this uncertain time.
6/20/22: With the stock market volatility freaking me out, should I blow out of my stocks and go all cash?
Gas prices in the nation are at a never-before-seen level and fears of a recession don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. I joined CBS Mornings to help make sense of the latest economic data.
5/20/22: Stocks had their worst day in two years on Wednesday, after a huge sell-off prompted by major retailers announcing a drop in profits. While this isn't necessarily a sign of a looming recession, it's important to keep in mind that one could come as part of a normal business cycle.
3/11/22: I joined CBS Mornings to share ways to save money at the gas pump and grocery store amid record-high inflation.
2/21/22: We're both already retired and because we're feeling a bit nervous about inflation, should we be looking to make any changes to our portfolio?
1/13/22: I joined CBS Mornings to talk about what the latest home sales data means for the housing market. We also discussed mortgage rates and what you need to consider when looking to buy a home to ensure it's affordable for your family.
I joined CBS Saturday Morning to break down the surging rate of inflation and the rest of the nation's economic picture.
Inflation is at its highest level in 31 years and supply chain problems across the country could cause havoc for people's holiday plans. On CBS Mornings Meg Oliver finds out why shoppers may want to hit the grocery store soon to prepare for Thanksgiving, and I explain how long we can expect to see inflated prices.
Monday, stocks saw the biggest drop in months due to a Chinese property developer on the brink of bankruptcy. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss the impact on the market, what investors should do now and if this will impact the two-day Federal Reserve meeting.
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Yours truly on Face the Nation: There is "red-hot consumer demand" and a bottleneck of supply in certain areas, leading to the "biggest price increases in 30 years."
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Inflation is coming, inflation is coming! Yes, that may very well be true, and if so, what does it mean for your stocks and bonds?
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I joined CBS This Morning to break down why consumer prices are spiking, what sectors are impacted the most and how long people could feel the pain in their wallets.
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