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CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger offers advice for couples striving for financial harmony. Discover the key conversations for alignment on money matters, the pros and cons of joint versus separate accounts, and how to turn those discussions into a solid financial plan.
Business sector productivity — the output per American worker — has grown more than 3% for three consecutive quarters, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New York Times economics reporter Ben Casselman joins CBS News to discuss why productivity is rising and what it means for workers and consumers.
A potential merger between Capital One and Discover Financial Services is sparking antitrust concerns. The two firms are the fourth and sixth largest companies issuing credit cards to American consumers. Lucinda Shen, financial technology reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to discuss what the agreement could mean for consumers and the economy.
A judge's ruling in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial dealt a serious blow to the former president's finances. The GOP frontrunner and the Trump Organization were ordered to pay penalties of more than $354 million. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Americans' views on the economy are improving, according to new CBS News polling. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
The three major stock indexes fell more than one percentage point each Tuesday after a government report showed inflation remained stubbornly high in January. CBS News contributor Javier David joins to unpack the figures.
There is no better person to ask about the American economy than Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This Sunday, 60 Minutes sits down with Powell to ask about the future of interest rates, whether prices will come down, and what the Fed might do next.
U.S. workers dealing with burnout or disengagement on the job may cost the U.S. economy close to $2 trillion a year, according to a new Gallup study. Noah Sheidlower, an economy reporter with Business Insider, joins CBS News with a look at the data.
Data from the Federal Reserve shows price indexes for homes and rents are up nearly 50% compared to before the pandemic. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to examine how much a president can do to curb prices.
Wells Fargo has released its annual Super Bowl food report, finding the most popular spread items are "reasonably affordable" ahead of the big game this year. Courtney Schmidt, a sector manager for Wells Fargo's Agri-Food Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the report.
Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service says they're anticipating more than 146 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15 deadline. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares some useful tax tips for filers.
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would leave interest rates unchanged. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to discuss what the central bank is looking for to start cutting interest rates.
The U.S. GDP grew at a faster rate than expected in the fourth quarter of 2023, increasing at a 3.3% annualized rate. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on the numbers, as well as possible changes to the child tax credit.
The rejection comes as Macy's struggles to surmount an industrywide sales slump brought on by online competitors.
American women have pulled ahead of men when it comes to building wealth through homeownership, according to LendingTree.
According to a new survey from Bankrate, nearly half of consumers say they are carrying a credit card balance from month to month. CBS News business Analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
The Dow Jones, NASDAQ and S&P 500 all closed relatively flat on the first Friday of 2024. Javier David, Axios managing editor for business and markets, and Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief and senior vice president of ETF.com, join CBS News to recap the week on Wall Street.
A new survey finds that Americans have financial success on their minds for their goals in the new year. It also reveals that personal finances are overwhelming and stressful to many people. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins to lay out strategies that may help you balance the books in 2024.
Looking for different ways to cut your spending? Charlotte Cowles, a financial advice columnist for New York Magazine's The Cut, joined CBS News with some unconventional tips to ease the strain on your wallet.
The end of the year means it's time to start looking ahead to tax season. Dan Geltrude, certified public accountant, joins CBS News to share steps you can take now to set yourself up for an easier time come April.
Concerns over inflation and a potential recession drove economic headlines in 2023, but new data shows consumer confidence is at a five-month high as we head into the new year. Javier David, CBS News contributor and a managing editor of business and markets at Axios, has a look at the economic outlook for 2024.
Sky-high mortgage rates that scared off some potential home-buyers this year are slowly starting to drop. Rates are now at their lowest level since June after hitting a 23-year high in October. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss how much lower rates might go.
Looking to spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank this year? If you haven't done your shopping yet, Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joined CBS News with advice on how to save.
A key economic element of the American Dream is that workers can take advantage of expanding opportunities and upward mobility in their jobs. The American Opportunity Index is a first-of-its-kind study that looks at how companies are stacking up. Rajiv Chandrasekaran, managing director for the Schultz Family Foundation, joins CBS News for more.
Many Americans will skip stores altogether and shop virtually this holiday season, according to a Gallup poll. Cybersecurity expert Brian Boetig joins CBS News to discuss how to protect your pocketbook while shopping online.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey should continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding the response to the July 13 assassination attempt.
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
As a New York judge tries to decide on how to proceed with President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" sentencing, Trump is making more picks for his incoming administration. Notus reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments with the "hush money" case and Trump's Cabinet.
Video shows children running after a driver hit a crowd outside an elementary school in southern China and injured several people, including kids. The suspected driver was later seen handcuffed after parents and other adults subdued him. Police said no one had life-threatening injuries. They identified the driver as a 39-year-old man.
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing for his "hush money" conviction could be put on hold until after he completes his upcoming presidency. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at some of the legal questions the unique case has created.
CBS News has learned an "unknown and unauthorized third party" gained access to two dozen depositions of witnesses tied to the various investigations into Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Prosecutors in President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case have said in a letter to the presiding judge that Trump shouldn't be sentenced until after he completes his presidency. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.