Americans are starting to see the full effects of the government's tax overhaul. The IRS finds the average refund is down almost eight percent so far this year. I joined the CBS Evening News to discuss.
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The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter percent Wednesday, marking its fourth increase this year. The news caused stock markets to reverse course. I discussed on the CBS Evening News.
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Retiring comfortably at 65 is now out of reach for millions with more and more Americans facing three main obstacles: They're living longer, median wages have stagnated over the past 20 years and a shift from pension plans to 401(k)s have all put a burden on employees. I discussed on the CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor.
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On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by almost 800 points and shares of tech giants fared even worse. It was a reversal from the market's gains Monday, when Wall Street celebrated news of a truce in the U.S.-China trade fight. I discussed on the CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor.
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On Small Business Saturday, a growing number of shoppers supported their independent neighborhood bookstores. After being nearly wiped out a decade ago, small bookstores are booming. Here’s my piece from the CBS Evening News.
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U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, with the Dow losing more than 600 points. I joined the CBS Evening News to explain what's behind the drop.
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A new study reveals a jarring truth for baby boomers. Instead of retirement and relaxation, many are facing bankruptcy. More than 12 percent of those who file for bankruptcy protection are over 65, a figure that was just over 2 percent in 1991. I discussed on the CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor.
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The Trump administration is preparing tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese imports. The latest round could impact the price of everything from seafood to shampoo. I explain what that means for consumers on the CBS Evening News.
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A judge approved AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner with no conditions. It's a deal that has been opposed by the Trump administration, but what does the decision mean for consumers? I explain on the CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor.
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The latest jobs report shows the unemployment rate was down to 3.9 percent in April, the lowest level since December 2000. But wages are only up 2.6 percent from a year ago. I joined the CBS Evening News to explain what that means for workers.
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Many people admit they don't save enough for retirement, but it's never too late to invest in the future. I joined the CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor to explain how your tax refund could be a good jumping off point.
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It was a tough day on Wall Street Monday, as the Dow plunged as much as 700 points, hitting it's low for the year, before recovering at the end of the day. The dip was partly due to concerns about a trade war, but that wasn't all.
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U.S. stocks tumbled again after huge swings earlier this week. On Thursday, the Dow lost more than 1,000 points. Here's my latest appearance on the CBS Evening News with Jeff Glor to help explain what's behind the volatility.
U.S. stocks plunged Monday, marking a second day of steep declines. I joined CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor to discuss what we can expect moving forward.
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It was a bad end to a bad week on Wall Street. The Dow plunged 666 points Friday, or 2.5 percent -- the biggest percentage drop in a year and a half. For the year, however, it is still ahead.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase announced plans to create a new health care company aimed at tackling rising insurance costs. How could it impact the economy?
President Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum. The president's "America First" policies will contrast with what has typically been an event that champions globalization.
President Trump is approving tariffs on imported solar-energy components and large washing machines in a bid to help U.S. manufacturers. The administration is imposing an immediate tariff of 30 percent on most imported solar modules, with the rate declining before phasing out after four years.
