The Federal Reserve announced it was lowering its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, the first cut since March of 2020. I joined CBS Mornings to explain what the rate reduction means for consumers.
The August unemployment report is in, and it could have major consequences for interest rate policy. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
Wall Street took a hit on the first day of trading in September, which historically is one of the worst months for the market. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
Weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected, giving the stock market a major boost. Both the Dow and Nasdaq saw big gains, and the S&P 500 had its best day since 2022. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss what to expect after fears of a recession earlier this week.
Millions of American seniors over age 65 are still working because their retirement savings are inadequate. I joined the CBS Evening News to examine how they reached this point, and what some can do to be better prepared.
Stock markets plummeted in Europe and Asia, including a huge drop in Japan, over fears of a U.S. recession in the wake of a weaker-than-expected jobs report. How does this impact you? I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
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.
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate even as inflation has cooled. When will the Fed cut rates? I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
I joined CBS Mornings to discuss how American consumers are helping to boost the economy. The latest numbers show economic growth doubled to an annual rate of 2.8% in the last three months from 1.4% in the first quarter of 2024.
I joined CBS Mornings to discuss a change to online Social Security accounts that will impact millions of beneficiaries.
A report from the Consumer Price Index showed inflation cooled last month, faster than expected. The Federal Reserve has been waiting for inflation to slow before cutting its key interest rate. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
I joined CBS Mornings for a midyear money checkup to discuss how to save money between now and Labor Day.
A recent report found the average annual cost of child care in the U.S. was over $11,500 last year. In some areas, those expenses can be two or three times higher. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate after inflation slowed in May, up only 3.3% over the year. That's still higher than the Fed wants. I joined CBS Mornings to explain what it means for your bottom line.
More than two million high school and college students are expected to work summer jobs and internships this year. I joined CBS Mornings with tips to help students navigate the job market.
Wednesday was May 29, which is also known as "529 Day," aimed at raising awareness about 529 college savings plans. I joined CBS Mornings to explain how you can take advantage of government programs for education.
New housing data shows new and existing home sales fell in April as mortgage rates remained high. The number of homes on the market rose by 9%, but prices are still more than 40% higher than four years ago. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
Target is planning to lower prices, saying it will cut the cost of thousands of items this summer, hoping to lure customers back into stores. It comes as Americans juggle short-term needs with long-term financial goals. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
For the first time ever, the Dow Jones average rose about 40,000, providing new optimism about the economy. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.
New inflation data is out, and the numbers could influence what happens to interest rates. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.