https://www.cbsnews.com/ Up To The Minute Personal Finance From CBSNews.com Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:20:20 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/russian-swimmer-faces-heat-over-doping-suspension/ Outrage is growing in Rio over a medal-winning Russian athlete with a history of doping. Yulia Efimova won silver in last night's 100-meter breaststroke. She had tested positive multiple times for banned substances, but has been cleared of the latest violation. Ben Tracy reports on how doping is now dominating the Olympics discussion. Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:30:41 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2016/08/09/b0a758dd-2267-490f-a55b-7ac03e2bd2de/thumbnail/60x60/bf28afca813aad46528468c8fd8acd1f/ctm0809tracy-web1104289640x360.jpg a1ff8e11-d73f-45b4-9217-54157ebbeb2a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tax-prep-tips-29-01-2013/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, discusses how to cut your tax prep bill and your risk for audits. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:21:35 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/01/25/48c10871-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/70500a04774a81803f196690db5c612f/taxes_(2).jpg b6149a4c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/holiday-tipping-tips/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives tips on how to budget for holiday tipping. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:58:53 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/12/09/3181b653-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/1e6d6335fb514c643cc2ef8051d516f2/UTTMbrown_KelliGrant121012.png b6159654-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/holiday-tipping-50136728/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives tips on how to budget for holiday tipping. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:31:24 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/12/09/d884c3cc-3a2a-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/7e28f8487c9957f9f85979e76a34c695/UTTMbrown_KelliGrantII121012.png 678c4f12-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trimming-tree-costs/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives advice on how to save on this year's Christmas tree. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:07:06 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/12/02/2e1fceea-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/49cc1d69b73f1650a32a492ee110af0e/UTTMbrown_SMARTMONEY120312_1.jpg b6158ee8-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trimming-tree-costs/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives advice on how to save on this year's Christmas tree. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:36:15 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/12/02/ea251849-3a2a-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e564d36f0e447a76581bad6aba6e6b75/UTTMbrown_SMARTMONEY120312.jpg 678b854e-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/successfully-navigate-cyber-monday/ Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers tips on how to get the best deals and avoid scams. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:46:05 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/25/26d9fa55-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/eff4944d5121c6a1aad48c1bab08d59e/Kelli_Photo.jpg b615877c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/successfully-navigate-cyber-monday/ Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers tips on how to get the best deals and avoid scams. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:20:17 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/25/fbc3a7a1-3a2a-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e7054668c96b013921f85e676356f27a/UTTMBrown_SmartMoney1126.jpg 678ac22b-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/saving-money-when-you-shop-at-local-businesses/ With Small Business Saturday this week, Jody Rohlena, Senior Editor of ShopSmart Magazine, offers some tips on how to save when you shop at local businesses. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:40:18 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/22/002a656e-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/38b0672618b019d2445807c46cf20e53/UTTMBrown_ShopSmart1122.jpg 678a873d-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/budget-for-the-holidays/ Shoppers are expected to spend $750 for the holidays this year, up slightly from last year. With sales everywhere, Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, tells us how to budget and keep our spending in check. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:15:51 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/18/24a00a28-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/6cfe1e910e11561f4003f08b03be8fb5/UTTMbrown_KelliGrant111912_1.png b6158024-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/budget-for-the-holidays/ Shoppers are expected to spend $750 for the holidays this year, up slightly from last year. With sales everywhere, Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, tells us how to budget and keep our spending in check. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:23:16 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/18/0ba71ec4-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/4718ea7c2f691f4e4f31a2824319f3ec/UTTMbrown_KelliGrantII111912.png 678a0892-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/halloween-savings-21-10-2012/ Spending on big fright night has been creeping up over the years. The average household will shell out $80, 10% more than last year. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com tells us how we can keep bills from getting scary. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:10:07 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2011/10/21/1f83a059-8bab-11e2-9400-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/88e59a17ea9d764f4844f493299fa44b/halloween_costumes_000016454747.jpg b61578e0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/halloween-savings-50133599/ Spending on big fright night has been creeping up over the years. The average household will shell out $80, 10% more than last year. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com tells us how we can keep bills from getting scary. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:37:16 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/21/567095f1-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/055e37813b5d33443c6ae08c0bd7d7c5/UTTMgreen_KelliGrantII102212_1.png 6786b51c-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/preparing-for-winter/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives tips on how to keep your heating bill in check as the cold weather moves in. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:10:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/15/0acf1833-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/fb55ee46b11c41860cde18542ddcb861/UTTMnair_SmartMoney101512.png b6157192-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cutting-healthcare-costs/ Now's the time of year when many consumers must brace themselves for the hike - open enrollment. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, tells what to consider during this health insurance election season. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:17:46 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/30/fd881e6a-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/b58fb62809a8e0f25cf8f838da213f8a/UTTMbrown_KelliGrant100112.jpg b6156a44-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fall-car-deals/ Drivers hoping to snag a cheap car during dealerships' model-year-end clearances may have to do a little more wheeling and dealing this year. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com tells where to find the bargains. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:39:25 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/23/f6eee207-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/20daa53b5f06894859f9f92cc99cb419/UTTMbrown_SmartMoney092412.png b6156300-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fall-car-deals/ Drivers hoping to snag a cheap car during dealerships' model-year-end clearances may have to do a little more wheeling and dealing this year. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com tells where you can find the bargains. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:33:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/23/9b66cbe1-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/a0fd6d3e4afbc8d01bac0a62ca3c95f3/UTTMbrown_SmartMoneyII092412.png 6783a71d-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/know-your-credit-report-rights/ Credit reports play an important role when it comes to your finances. Sue Perry, Deputy Editor for ShopSmart Magazine, offers up some important advice on what consumers should know about credit reports. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:06:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/19/f1e408af-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/9c3d9754758cb683d3418166b943b31b/UTTMbrown_perry0919.jpg b6155b58-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-411-on-the-iphone-5/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gets UTTM up to speed on the iPhone 5. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:47:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/16/ee5b6b78-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/91bdd6cfa8841b06cd465b7013ee232d/UTTMbrown_SmartMoney091712.png b6155414-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-411-on-the-iphone-5/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gets UTTM up to speed on the iPhone 5. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:04:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/16/b36fa447-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/7de3b0c0cb61a9684a7d578bd2f35c84/UTTMbrown_SmartMoneyII091712.png 6782fa20-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/airline-seat-savvy/ Airlines have been adjusting their cabin configurations in recent months to fit more passengers. That means less legroom and a tighter squeeze for coach passengers. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com gives tips on how you can still get a great seat. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:10:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/09/e95c5e06-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/660b6efbf55b23202ff43135300d4c3c/UTTMbrown_KelliGrant091012.jpg b6154cda-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cutting-textbook-costs/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives tips on how to save on college text books. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:41:50 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/13/d3b79f60-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/236ad3cfdf2fd09cb18d0801d154d247/UTTMbrown_SmartMoney081412.jpg b61545b4-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/credit-card-benefits/ Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, clues us in to little-used, but valuable, credit card benefits. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:14:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/06/cf740658-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/2ca52c1d0eeb7c4bd4268191735bfba2/UTTMbrown_KGrant080712.jpg b6153e70-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sales-tax-holiday-tips/ State sales tax holidays kick off this week. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com gives tips on the best ways to take advantage of the savings. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:20:21 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/29/c85623f5-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/14128528fcd5b037e132fbfe8cda39a8/UTTMbrown_SmartMoney073012.jpg b6153740-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/back-to-school-deals/ Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives advice on which back to school deals you should buy now and what to wait on. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:36:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/24/c4d9eff3-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/b6f89582b7ad05c68ad46f0248055480/UTTMbrown_KelliGrantI072512.png b6153006-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/back-to-school-deals/ Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, gives advice on which back to school deals you should buy now and what to wait on. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:04:19 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/24/5c3d6f4e-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/cd2d4d6be9990b65e65d09260e91bfee/UTTMbrown_KelliGrantII072512.png 677e0d9c-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-pet/ Purchasing a pet comes with a lot of responsibility and can even be a big expense. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers tips on what you should consider when buying a pet. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:49:18 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/08/b8eefca1-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/ed7811f0e6efc23678a43076d0314f67/UTTMKelliGrant.jpg b61527a0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-pet/ Purchasing a pet comes with a lot of responsibility and can even be a big expense. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers tips on what you should consider when buying a pet. Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:23:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/08/9070c367-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/37f5cd3f29e39440fd5e6a898aa99d5b/UTTMBrown_kelligrant0709.jpg 677c9744-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/saving-at-amusement-parks/ Popular family destinations Disneyland, Disney World and Universal Studios have all raised their prices in recent months. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for Smartmoney.com, offers some advice on how to save money before you head off to amusement parks this summer. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 23:53:48 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/01/b4ac21d1-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/03f1154fc9199025ab5269bbaa01ecaf/Kelli_Grant.jpg b6151fd0-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/saving-at-amusement-parks/ Popular family destinations Disneyland, Disney World and Universal Studios have all raised their prices in recent months. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for Smartmoney.com, offers some advice on how to save money before you head off to amusement parks this summer. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:39:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/01/a1f8ff48-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/68a6bd84bd982fa9c082f3411a2d50ea/UTTMBrown_grant0701.jpg 677c1063-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759