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.
CBS This Morning: Rough Week on Wall Street
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.
CBS This Morning: FAFSA Season
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.
CBS This Morning: Interest Rate Cut
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.
CBS Evening News: The Escalating Trade War
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!
How to Avoid Making Dumb Financial Decisions
Here’s my presentation from the World Domination Summit as I talked about two main emotions that effect our relationship with money — greed and fear. I reminded the WDS 2020 audience that we have the power to control and take action even when we feel these emotions and that we don’t have to make dumb decisions when it comes to money.
CBS This Morning: Recession Fears
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!
CBS Evening News: Is a Recession Coming?
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.
CBS This Morning: Stocks Plunge Amid Trade War
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.
CBS This Morning: Impact of Rate Cut
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.