https://www.cbsnews.com/ Your Holiday Financial Guide From CBSNews.com Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:08:14 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/president-elect-trump-takes-credit-for-uptick-in-economic-indicators/ Based on numbers from a private economic forecasting group, Conference Board, Mr. Trump tweeted Tuesday night: "The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index for December surged nearly four points to 113.7, THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN MORE THAN 15 YEARS! Thanks Donald!" He also took credit for Christmas spending, tweeting that spending is "over a trillion dollars." The number appears to come from a Deloitte survey that was released in October before the election. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:45:12 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/25/0da0d631-7990-4057-b01a-98fdde20f8d9/thumbnail/60x60/c715e477a19f7c7fdebf408e79dffae9/1228-ctm-trumpeconomy-1219336-640x360.jpg 2abcdcc8-9ee2-4e6a-9c46-940ba5764f22 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tips-for-best-holiday-tech-gifts/ A recent survey shows the U.S. leads other countries in the adoption of smart home devices. The number of U.S. homes using the technology is expected to jump from fewer than five million last year to 24.5 million in 2020. Consumer Reports senior home editor Dan DiClerico joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss their gift guide that features the most innovative smart home tech. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:40:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/25/bd50201a-7012-4fc4-9690-4cf38ed6c549/thumbnail/60x60/189f3153345c58a35d734829a8ca6dda/1222-ctm-smarthomegifttsqa-1214647-640x360.jpg 4269a8f5-84dd-4d52-9001-719949b09ad9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/popular-tech-gifts-this-holiday-season/ If you got a late start on your Christmas shopping, don't worry. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with some ideas for last-minute tech gifts you can snag in time for the holidays. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:09:12 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/25/704d5769-a05c-4b0c-a171-8c5ec85276d9/thumbnail/60x60/c5c54c3b429ad4e4a0bfb40282e56e39/cbsn-last-gifts-1221-1213707-640x360.jpg 98d7b315-e08b-4c0d-a9d7-760c000607b9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-best-holiday-gifts-for-a-serious-traveler/ Looking for the perfect gift for someone who's always on the move? Mark Murphy, president of travAlliancemedia, joins CBSN with the best travel gifts this season. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:48:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/25/3282d71e-25cd-431b-bc36-75f54da19a7f/thumbnail/60x60/191da7f45be318881171d8e8131cd78f/1207-cbsn-holidaytravelguide-1194727-640x360.jpg 30006a90-7288-4428-bcb3-0e74b197352b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-be-smart-about-charitable-giving-over-the-holidays/ Want your donations to make a difference? Here's how to check out all kinds of charities and nonprofits to get the most bang for your charitable buck. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:42:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/eddf3fed-bbcf-4ba6-9363-5022872cc5d0/thumbnail/60x60/2fa2690ae255343184efb869f3e28ca1/holidaygiving-ines-final-1128-1188740-640x360.jpg 4357a52e-0d5c-42f6-ac02-c9bfb9848085 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/holiday-shopping-10-ways-stores-try-to-trick-you-into-spending-more/ It's time for holiday shopping, and it will go much more smoothly once you're aware of these 10 tricks used by stores to get you to spend more money. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:33:12 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/5de54efa-4003-410c-b471-4b31053346d1/thumbnail/60x60/d702c8a39968ab083709bdb2fe1ce0ea/moneywatchholidayshopping-1-1185403-640x360.jpg 3c7a29e1-9817-4785-85af-885ec8e0e568 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-save-cash-on-the-hottest-tech-gifts/ Dan Ackerman, senior editor at CNET, offers money-saving tips for tech shoppers during the holidays. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:17:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/e6ae6279-7aee-4f73-b65e-94a3b7b45748/thumbnail/60x60/132f3515829bd953afee38dc583dc28c/composite-for-heba-holidayelectronics-1185159-640x360.jpg e5bdcd9e-c35c-47b3-9eac-ba71f69a3cc3 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-cook-a-turkey-for-thanksgiving/ Thanksgiving turkey: A guide on how to cook the perfect bird for the holidays. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:59:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/c1b4d3e9-6da2-4a69-b242-30e6d8f5fc43/thumbnail/60x60/9b89290b40bd4f541c64f7ad358f0306/1119-cbsn-howtocookyourturkey-1183630-640x360.jpg 7ce81778-9f7d-4588-b59d-ad92d921545a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ways-to-save-on-your-thanksgiving-feast/ Thanksgiving dinner can add up quickly. Here are some money saving tips that will make your holiday shine. Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:58:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/0d5f66d1-17e5-4461-a325-2ff88560fa62/thumbnail/60x60/c77f11f355162a4400187d8adca5635a/thanksgiving-1183004-640x360.jpg ec4a43cc-1fbf-4904-a4ce-2fabb26a289d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/investors-bet-on-clinton-win-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/ Financial, prediction markets point to Hillary Clinton victory; peso surges after FBI finds nothing new in Clinton emails; and election angst depresses stocks. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:36:19 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/dd9b3218-8b82-4982-8890-3730b03c86c1/thumbnail/60x60/3c61fb39306181ff700daf6b61e7c8aa/clintontrump-1174230-640x360.jpg 4d569ba5-d9a0-4960-89e2-d4821b63fe9b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/stocks-continue-downward-drift-on-election-fears-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/ Investors fret ahead of U.S. election; job market notches solid October gain; Mexico braces for Nov. 8 impact. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:58:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/ec42b2d4-816c-4452-99b6-0134cd258ca5/thumbnail/60x60/f8bdcd69a671346a06f83675415d0ad4/stocks2-1171932-640x360.jpg 5ddd6265-3b95-4eb5-a785-fe03fc8b8e51 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sec-probes-wells-fargo-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/ Securities watchdog investigates Wells Fargo over bogus accounts; Fed holds line on interest rates; and Facebook reports record revenue. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:08:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/24/e8bbb5c6-b03a-46e9-a965-e5cf9502071c/thumbnail/60x60/db5c131988da7c7caf7f22d784ce290d/wellsfargo-1170773-640x360.jpg 3e3945a9-39fb-4f95-aef6-e9db68c16ed6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/stocks-slide-on-fears-of-november-surprise-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/ Investors edgy as Clinton-Trump polls narrow; Alabama oil pipeline blast drives up gas prices; and Instagram turns to e-commerce. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:22:16 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/23/29cc533c-5313-44c4-b29e-500eede7ac5f/thumbnail/60x60/673022651c3ae2ec0e9511d90ee747e2/investorstrump-1169572-640x360.jpg 79df0c28-d8e9-4765-b4b8-74d02db6f10a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/corporate-america-on-m-a-spree-and-other-moneywatch-headlines/ October a record month for mergers; Fidelity Contrafund dumps Wells Fargo shares; and fraud probe reported for Valeant Pharmaceuticals. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:19:12 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/23/1460514b-dcb6-4f74-994e-cf8554b26e33/thumbnail/60x60/410bc62a400b039ece4023fa9c5f4029/mergers-1168016-640x360.jpg ad16a23b-fe08-42ac-895b-2f55995de203 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-save-some-cash-shopping-for-holiday-food/ Food shopping tips that wont let your wallet suffer this holiday season. Sat, 10 Apr 2021 14:04:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/10/d6f4d42a-f031-48f5-b44a-8f2fd2151c5d/thumbnail/60x60/ff9a9bc2eba28055f0f453f35d17ee1b/shoppingsmart-holidayfood-final-467697-640x360.jpg 32e370d3-f78f-4c5e-bafe-029818a60ba8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/when-is-a-deal-really-a-deal/ Ways to avoid falling for retail tricks and costly mistakes during the holiday shopping frenzy. Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:56:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/28/127632d6-6431-4923-8cee-a22018539f13/thumbnail/60x60/7d25629eb5579f95096be93f278bba84/deal-323158-640x360.jpg 57642162-9315-40ed-8a2f-7a22fb9c131f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-best-apps-for-the-best-deals/ Finding the best deals during the holiday season can be tough. Dan Ackerman, senior editor for CNET, shares with us his favorite money-saving holiday shopping apps. Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:06:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/28/a1f7974a-2fed-4954-b32c-1d9a3ebb97ba/thumbnail/60x60/c719e8d032081bb9f4bc7fbf6350921b/bestholidayapps-ackerman-kanso-mxf-00-00-16-15-still001-320174-640x360.jpg fac88049-0df3-4794-905f-892f695b95e7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-to-have-a-stress-free-holiday-shopping-experience/ Maintaining a budget during the holiday season can be difficult. Barbara Stanny, a leading expert in women and wealth, offers valuable advice to CBS News' Parvati Shallow. Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:24:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/28/b1affed7-0fff-4b4e-80b4-e2e3381c6ba7/thumbnail/60x60/a02d4f557fc434e36fed8b01b9ef3f7f/finalbarb-stanny-seq-v3-316866-640x360.jpg bf084117-0fec-449f-93f1-daed72a59e39