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.
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.