Posts tagged inflation
Is the Economy Slowing Down?

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.

Inflation Cools, Debt Heats Up

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.

Weathering the Economic Headwinds Part Two

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.

Weathering the Economic Headwinds Part One

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.

Closing in on a Bear Market

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.

Stocks See Lowest Drop Since May

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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Inflation and Your Money

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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Consumer Prices Are on the Rise

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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