President Trump is doubling down on his threat to impose new trade tariffs on Mexico. On Sunday, he tweeted "the problem is that Mexico is an abuser of the United States, taking but never giving." Last week, the president announced an initial five percent tariff on all imports from Mexico, if the country does not stop illegal immigration to the U.S. The first round of tariffs is due to take effect June 10. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how this could affect American consumers and businesses.

A surprise move by the president to impose tariffs on Mexico could impact billions of dollars of goods. The auto industry would take the biggest hit. Weijia Jiang reports and I make an appearance.

Existing home sales in April were down 4.4 percent from a year ago, according to The National Association of Realtors, despite lower mortgage rates. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how to know whether you're ready to buy a home and financial tips for first-time buyers.

A new bill just passed by the House could mean big changes for the U.S. retirement system and your wallet. The legislation would allow more small businesses to offer retirement plans, help people contribute to their retirement while paying off student loans and let parents use retirement money to help with child care. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss.

Almost two million Americans will graduate this year with a bachelor’s degree, but each student will have an average student loan debt of more than $33,000. I joined CBS This Morning to offer tips on what college grads and their families need to prioritize, and how it's "dangerous" for parents to dip into their own funds to help their kids pay down debt.

The stock market plunged amid an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, but will American consumers be impacted the most? I discussed on the CBS Evening News.

President Trump is warning China not to retaliate for the newest tariff hike on its imports. Three days ago, the President raised tariffs to 25 percent on approximately $200 billion on Chinese goods. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how the tariffs will impact the average consumer.

Americans are already paying $1.4 billion a month more after the last round of tariffs targeting Chinese goods, according to experts from the federal reserve bank of New York. Carter Evans reports, and I weigh in with my analysis.

How will increased tariffs on Chinese goods impact the American consumer? I discussed on CBSN.

People who enjoy riding in Uber cars will be able to buy shares in the company for the first time Friday. The stock market debut is expected to be one of the largest initial public offerings ever, with the company valued at more than $82 billion. Uber's stock will start trading at $45 a share. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss what it means for Uber drivers and their customers.

A massive trade deal between the U.S. and China is in jeopardy. That could impact millions of Americans as President Trump threatens to double the tariffs on Chinese imports. Stocks fell with the news. Ben Tracy reports and I make a guest appearance!

A huge part of the college application process is navigating the student loan landscape. Making a wrong decision can negatively impact you for the rest of your life. I discussed on the CBS Evening News with Mark Strassmann.

The latest jobs report shows employers added 263,000 jobs in April. The unemployment rate fell to the lowest rate in half a century. Mola Lenghi reports on the CBS Evening News, and yours truly makes a guest appearance!

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The deadline for students to commit to a college is next Wednesday. For many, figuring out financial aid is a key part of the process. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how your family can get the best financial aid plan, as well as Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren's proposal to eliminate tuition at public colleges.

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There is less than a week left for many people to meet the April 15 deadline. Massachusetts and Maine residents have until the 17th. The IRS reports the number of returns is down 1.4% compared with this time last year. The average refund dropped $20 to just under $2,900. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss what last-minute filers need to know.

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Last week, the Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates. The more dovish Fed outlook pushed down interest rates, which led mortgage rates to 14-month lows. The current 30-year fixed rate loan stands at just under 4.3 percent, just in time for the spring home buying season. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss.

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A recent survey found almost nine out of 10 people set a money goal for 2019. The top priority: paying down debt, followed by better budgeting. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss why the start of spring is the perfect time to clean up your finances.

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Many families do not plan ahead for the care of aging parents, and the financial burden often falls on adult children. Nearly three in 10 Americans with a parent 65 or older say they have helped their parents financially in the past year, according to a 2014 survey. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how you should start those difficult financial conversations and what you should be asking your parents.

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Failing to have a will is one of the biggest errors you can make. Fifty-eight percent of American adults have not prepared estate planning documents, according to Caring.com. CBS This Morning spoke to a Massachusetts woman who could lose the home she has lived in for most of her life because her step-father did not leave a will.

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Student loan debt is a huge problem for many graduates and their families. College students graduate with an average debt of more than $28,000. Nationwide, student debt topped $1.5 trillion at the end of 2018. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss what people need to consider before taking on student loan debt.

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