https://www.cbsnews.com/ Moneywatch Investing For Life From CBSNews.com Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:55:46 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-handle-a-financial-windfall/ In this edition of "Investing for Life," CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin discusses key steps to take -- and some not to take -- when you suddenly receive a large amount of money. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:16:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/18/8028da20-ed77-442b-81e2-19f3a74bd91e/thumbnail/60x60/55905c2b6299b106ea44906e9d7d541c/mw-0321-windfall-640x360.jpg 1495d96d-c64d-438d-8a45-540ca5c8088c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/investing-for-a-secure-and-independent-retirement/ Whether you are ready to retire or planning to do so in the distant future, CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin shows you how to achieve the basic goals of financial security and independence for your golden years. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:09:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/18/256c5363-4a2b-4133-8542-ea1cf2044618/thumbnail/60x60/0e133325b54e3eeb6b4939559e28c3dc/mw-0314-investingretirement-403597-640x360.jpg a9418e38-a4e9-47cc-9978-89ba37f6f3dd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cashing-out-when-sending-your-kid-to-college/ As part of the continuing series “Investing for Life,” CBS MoneyWatch’s Ray Martin shares a few money moves you can make to generate some extra cash before sending your child to college. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:40:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/18/13e94578-d11c-496f-9eb5-c02611b8969f/thumbnail/60x60/e574495763de47ca41d618bf763690ee/mw-0307-preparingcollege-640x360.jpg 74034faf-649d-4f45-a44e-e07e2afad694 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-prepare-financially-when-leaving-a-job/ Whether you suddenly lose your job or are planning to leave, CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin shares a few simple ways to cut expenses and build a cash cushion to tide you over until you find your next position. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:24:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/17/551488c2-ce3d-490b-8e31-e88e5e4b2b76/thumbnail/60x60/d5e9e90684ae58036e069019748b862a/mw-0228-jobtransition-640x360.jpg dafafe83-564a-42a9-81aa-a5821c705ad6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/buying-a-home-what-you-need-to-know/ Can you afford to buy? How much should you spend? CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin answers these questions and more as he offers advice to anyone planning to buy a new home. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:31:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/08/17/393451ca-fdee-4deb-bd14-083a7b1bd12d/thumbnail/60x60/400550e3d0ea8ea3ba8bf3abb34f5fae/mw-0217-buyingahome-640x360.jpg 5cc64fed-c87d-4e7a-ba08-350913440685 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/investing-advice-for-new-college-grads/ With each stage of life comes new financial challenges. CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin has tips for paying back student loans, saving for retirement and more. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:03:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/08/14/03efa105-82d6-4337-b576-18faafb54126/thumbnail/60x60/4ebfa12d326ac33acd43a154d9c1b11d/mw-0130-collegegradinvest-640x360.jpg e270eb58-69fa-4ce8-bdba-da552e178a16 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/investing-advice-for-newlyweds/ Newly married, or preparing to walk down the aisle? CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin says it's essential to sit down with your partner to talk about your finances. Here are the topics to discuss, and actions to consider. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:12:23 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/02/10/e1fb01b9-dba0-45e0-86bb-8cbd023a9a4a/thumbnail/60x60/7aae4856ca93cf927cb85fddbd9df2ca/mw-0207-investingnewlyweds-640x360.jpg 1146a43c-b106-4c54-8c38-815040b424d3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/securing-a-financially-sound-future-for-your-child/ Expecting a baby? Whether it's your first or your fourth, CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin shares some financial moves parents should make to secure their pride and joy's financial future. Sat, 19 Sep 2015 01:32:14 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/02/24/d83fb8f7-6955-416a-a7e7-23f71ac29f87/thumbnail/60x60/36e2df684d8d53c60418169b203d823f/mw-0221-investingforbabies-762102-640x360.jpg f698e119-8473-4db1-84ce-72e716def963 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-millennials-dont-have-credit-cards-and-prefer-it-that-way/ According to a new report, over 60 percent of so-called millennials, people ages 18 to 29, do not own credit cards Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:37:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/12/27/8716f6dd-7c82-4e5a-b6a3-c2c86e9ad67c/thumbnail/60x60/56475cb1a06b59da40c46cae323075d5/mw_0115_CREDIT_CARD_1280x960.jpg 3be08cc0-20aa-43d4-a3f6-01cc2d9d11b0