A new report shows Americans' retirement savings are not growing at the same pace as stocks, which are again hovering around record highs. Over the last decade, the average 401(k) account balance grew about 124 percent, while the Dow skyrocketed 214 percent. I joined CBS This Morning to offer some financial advice.
It's decision time for up to 254 million Americans, with open enrollment season in full swing. The average amount paid by a family for health insurance jumped 22% in the last five years. I joined CBS This Morning to help you make the most of your benefits.
A 2018 Merrill Lynch survey found 79 percent of parents financially support an adult child between the ages of 18 and 34, and 25 percent said they would be willing to draw from retirement savings to do it. I joined CBS This Morning to look at how this can affect everyone in the family.
Even with unemployment at a 50-year low, 43% of full-time employees say they have a job outside of their primary work, according to a Bank Rate survey in June. Taking on an extra job for money or experience is often called having a “side hustle.” I joined CBS This Morning to discuss why so many Americans have second jobs.
Your 401(k) may be taking a hit this week after another sell-off in the markets. The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P each lost more than 1.5% of their value Wednesday, the second straight day of losses. President Trump placed the blame on his political foes, and "impeachment nonsense." I joined CBS This Morning to discuss what's really behind the drop.
Tuesday marks the first day you can apply for college financial aid for the next school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, determines grants, loans and work study money for more than 12 million students. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss why even those who don't think they will qualify for aid should still apply.
Federal Reserve Bank leaders, working to prevent an economic slowdown, begin two days of meetings on Tuesday. Economists predict they will announce an interest rate cut of 25 basis points, or a quarter of a percent. It would be the second cut this year. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how this could affect your bottom line.
President Trump hit China with new tariffs as retaliation for tariffs China slapped on U.S. goods. The escalating trade war has Wall Street worried. Weijia Jiang reports and yours truly makes an appearance!
Americans saw a big chunk of their stock market savings disappear on Wednesday over fears of an economic recession. The Dow fell 800 points, more than 3%, in the biggest drop of the year. Don Dahler reports and I make an appearance!
There are new fears of a recession, and Wall Street took a hit Wednesday. What should you be doing with your money? I joined the CBS Evening News to discuss.
The trade battle between the U.S. and China is rocking stock markets around the world. Major indexes lost nearly 3% or more on Monday and the Treasury Department is now labeling China as a currency manipulator. I joined CBS This Morning with more on what that means for your money.
The cost of borrowing is coming down. For the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. The central bank lowered the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday. The decision could make it easier for consumers to borrow money, on everything from credit cards to car loans. I joined CBS This Morning with a look at what the decision means for your wallet.
The cost of borrowing is going down, but so is the return on savings, after the Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate. I joined the CBS Evening News to explain how it will impact Americans.
After a huge data breach in 2017, credit monitoring agency Equifax agreed to pay out $700 million, up to $425 million of which would establish a fund to compensate consumers. About 147 million people, nearly half of the country’s population, had their personal and financial information exposed. Equifax admits “no wrongdoing,” and a federal court still needs to sign off on the settlement. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how you can find out if you’re eligible for a payment.
A recent creditcards.com survey found that a large majority of Americans with debt would not be willing to cut spending on either leisure travel or clothing and shoes by 50%. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss how these choices can impact your credit.
Chants of "equal pay" interrupted a speech by a top soccer official this week as the U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated their fourth World Cup title. The players are suing over gender and pay discrimination. The players' fight for parity reflects the national battle for equal pay. A recent study shows women make 49 cents for every dollar a man does, over a 15 year period of their careers. I joined CBS This Morning to discuss ways we can start closing the gender wage gap.
In this week's Eye On Money, we are focusing on the growing number of student loan scams. As many families deal with college financing this summer, the Better Business Bureau reports an increase in fraudulent texts, emails and voicemails about loans. I joined CBS This Morning with what families need to know to avoid these scams.
According to the planning website The Knot, couples spent an average of nearly $34,000 on their wedding last year. And while 80 percent of couples say they set a budget, 45 percent report going over it. I joined CBS This Morning to share tips on how to plan a wedding without breaking the bank, and how to prepare for a sound financial future.
In the latest installment of Eye On Money we are focusing on a fast-growing trend that focuses on saving aggressively to retire early. It's called F.I.R.E. and stands for "financial independence, retire early." The idea is to live a frugal life now, so you can take control of your financial future.
A new Bankrate survey says 76 percent of Americans have at least one financial regret. Among those people, more than half are disappointed with their savings. I joined CBS This Morning with some tips on how to save for retirement.
