Latest Personal Finance Videos

  • Buying jewelry Play CBS Video

    February 12, 2012 | 9:55 PM PST

    Buying jewelry

    Between Valentine's Day and other occasions, consumers are expected to spend more than four billion dollars on jewelry this spring. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to get the best deal.

  • Smartphone savvy Play CBS Video

    January 15, 2012 | 8:46 PM PST

    Smartphone savvy

    Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers five tips on how to use your Smartphone to help you save money.

  • 2012 financial resolutions Play CBS Video

    January 1, 2012 | 8:24 PM PST

    2012 financial resolutions

    Many people are making the resolution to save money in 2012. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to be more fiscally responsible in the new year.

  • Finding post-holiday bargains Play CBS Video

    December 25, 2011 | 8:02 PM PST

    Finding post-holiday bargains

    Just because the holidays are over, doesn't mean you can't find a deal. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to save money after all the presents have been opened.

  • Saving on Home Heating Play CBS Video

    November 6, 2011 | 8:08 PM PST

    Saving on Home Heating

    With the colder months upon us, keeping your home warm can be a costly expense. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to keep winter heating bills in check.

  • Saving on flu shots Play CBS Video

    October 9, 2011 | 7:55 PM PDT

    Saving on flu shots

    It's that time of the year again. Flue vaccinations are already available and Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on what to consider when looking for your shot.

  • Saving on college textbooks Play CBS Video

    August 7, 2011 | 7:56 PM PDT

    Saving on college textbooks

    With the start of the college school year just around the corner, everyone is looking to save money. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some ways to slash your textbook costs.

  • Declaring your financial freedom Play CBS Video

    July 3, 2011 | 7:47 PM PDT

    Declaring your financial freedom

    On this Independence Day, give some thought to improving your finances. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to secure your financial independence.

  • Saving on summer fun Play CBS Video

    May 30, 2011 | 7:57 PM PDT

    Saving on summer fun

    With the start of summer right around the corner, it can be expensive keeping the family entertained. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on saving money on summer fun.

  • Vacation destinations on a budget Play CBS Video

    April 24, 2011 | 7:38 PM PDT

    Vacation destinations on a budget

    Where you go on vacation this year could help you save money. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some suggestions on where you should consider taking a holiday this year.

  • Tax time tips Play CBS Video

    February 21, 2011 | 9:06 PM PST

    Tax time tips

    Farnoosh Torabi, blogger for CBS MoneyWatch.com and author of "Psych Yourself Rich," offers some helpful tips on deductions to look out for and how to keep yourself organized when filing your taxes this year.

  • Saving with cell phone apps Play CBS Video

    February 20, 2011 | 8:15 PM PST

    Saving with cell phone apps

    These days, with everyone getting a smartphone, it seems like there is an app for just about everything. Kelli Grant, Sr. Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some suggestions on apps that can actually help you save on your cell phone bill.

  • Spotting Bad Bargains Play CBS Video

    December 14, 2010 | 8:46 PM PST

    Spotting Bad Bargains

    Before you buy an item on sale, you may want to reconsider. Sue Perry, Deputy Editor of ShopSmart Magazine, offers some tips on how to spot sales that aren't really a bargain.

  • Saving During Open Enrollment Play CBS Video

    October 4, 2009 | 6:00 PM PDT

    Saving During Open Enrollment

    Open enrollment season is a great time to take a good look at your benefits - you may be spending more money than you need to. Stephanie AuWerter, Contributing Editor for SmartMoney.com, has some tips.

  • Starting a Small Business Play CBS Video

    April 19, 2009 | 8:23 PM PDT

    Starting a Small Business

    Many people are seduced by the dream of owning their own business. Stephanie AuWerter, contributing editor for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to start your own small business.

  • Stimulus Plan Tax Credits Play CBS Video

    February 15, 2009 | 7:35 PM PST

    Stimulus Plan Tax Credits

    Agreement on an economic stimulus package has many hoping this recession will end sooner rather than later. But how will it affect the average American? Smartmoney.com senior consumer reporter Kelli Grant offers some insight.

  • Saving Money in 2009 Play CBS Video

    January 5, 2009 | 1:59 PM PST

    Saving Money in 2009

    With the economy in a slump, everyone is looking to cut costs. The new year is a good time to make moves that could save you thousands in 2009. Stephanie AuWerter, contributing editor for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips.

  • 2009 Financial Resolutions Play CBS Video

    December 28, 2008 | 7:38 PM PST

    2009 Financial Resolutions

    Many Americans are looking to improve their finances in the New Year. Kelli Grant, Senior Consumer Reporter for SmartMoney.com, offers some tips to make the resoltuion easier.

  • Cutting Your Tax Bill Play CBS Video

    November 9, 2008 | 7:02 PM PST

    Cutting Your Tax Bill

    The holidays will be here before you know it. That means tax season is right around the corner. If you're looking for ways to save, listen up; Stephanie AuWerter, Contributing Editor of SmartMoney.com, has some last minute tips.

  • Finding Monthly Savings Play CBS Video

    October 19, 2008 | 6:59 PM PDT

    Finding Monthly Savings

    Millions of ordinary Americans are trying to find areas in their household budgets where they can cut spending. Stephanie AuWerter, editor of SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on how to cut back.