Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says hangover from housing crash, tight credit is hindering economic growth

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says hangover from housing crash, tight credit is hindering economic growth.

• Mar 19, 2014
• 2:00

Michelle Miller reports on how the technology is putting more money in workers' pockets

A new app called Square Wallet already allows users to pay for coffee and snacks at Starbucks, and now there's a digital tipping option. Michelle Miller reports on how the technology is putting more money in workers' pockets.

• Mar 19, 2014
• 3:10

The price of food is going up according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

The price of food is going up, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's the highest increase since 2011. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Mar 19, 2014
• 0:24

While one small business employee says he would benefit from receiving overtime, his boss says the changes will have unintended consequences

President Barack Obama last week used his executive authority to expand overtime pay. While one small business employee says he would benefit from receiving overtime, his boss says the changes will have unintended consequences. Carter Evans reports.

• Mar 18, 2014
• 2:04

President Obama discusses his recent presidential memorandum ordering a review of the country's overtime pay policies

President Obama discusses his recent presidential memorandum ordering a review of the country's overtime pay policies.

• Mar 15, 2014
• 2:33

The U.S. Senate is introducing a bill to dismantle both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The U.S. Senate is introducing a bill to dismantle both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The plan would replace the mortgage companies with a U.S. backed mortgage bond insurer. Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timraos joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a conversation on what that could mean for homeowners.

• Mar 15, 2014
• 2:51

U.S. consumer sentiment - a measure of how Americans view the health of the economy - has weakened, according to a preliminary Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index

U.S. consumer sentiment - a measure of how Americans view the health of the economy - has weakened, according to a preliminary Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index. Sentiment fell to 79.9 percent in March from 81.6 percent in February. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Mar 15, 2014
• 1:08

All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve for its first two-day policy meeting of the Janet Yellen era

All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve for its first two-day policy meeting of the Janet Yellen era. Most believe that the central bank will announce another $10 billion cut to its bond-buying program. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Mar 15, 2014
• 1:28

Approximately 100,000 Puerto Ricans have left the U.S. territory since 2010, after jobs disappeared when Congress ended tax breaks for U.S. companies to build there and the Great Recession soon followed.

Approximately 100,000 Puerto Ricans have left the U.S. territory since 2010, after jobs disappeared when Congress ended tax breaks for U.S. companies to build there and the Great Recession soon followed. Puerto Rico's government borrowed heavily to stay afloat and now owes $70 billion it may not be able to repay. Anna Werner reports.

• Mar 14, 2014
• 2:05

House Speaker John Boehner blames the GOP's Tuesday victory in a special congressional election on a pro-growth, anti-Obamacare message

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, blames his party's Tuesday victory in a special congressional election on a pro-growth, anti-Obamacare message.

• Mar 12, 2014
• 1:33

House Democrats prepare a discharge petition to call attention to the plight of jobless Americans whose federal unemployment benefits have expired

House Democrats prepare a discharge petition to call attention to the plight of jobless Americans whose federal unemployment benefits have expired.

• Mar 12, 2014
• 1:19

President Obama's former national security adviser advises prudence and consideration in dealing with the crisis in Ukraine

President Obama's former national security adviser advises prudence and consideration in dealing with the crisis in Ukraine.

• Mar 9, 2014
• 4:03

The nation's unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7 percent while adding 175,000 jobs for the month of February.

The nation's unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7 percent while adding 175,000 jobs for the month of February. Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist for Charles Schwab, explains some of the nuance behind the jobs report numbers, as well as where the U.S. economy stands now.

• Mar 8, 2014
• 2:47

The White House says it is examining sanctions as a response to the Russian military presence in the Crime

The White House says it is examining sanctions as a response to the Russian military presence in the Crimea. But will they work? CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a discussion on whether sanctions against Russia could be effective.

• Mar 8, 2014
• 3:09

After last week's jitters over tensions in Ukraine, investors will turn to the economy

After last week's jitters over tensions in Ukraine, investors will turn to the economy. Also, the coming week marks the fifth anniversary of U.S. stock markets plunging to levels not seen in more than a decade. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Mar 8, 2014
• 1:33

Credit card companies MasterCard and Visa say they've formed a new cross-industry group to enhance payment system security

Credit card companies MasterCard and Visa say they've formed a new cross-industry group to enhance payment system security. The group plans to focus on cards that are supposed to be more difficult to counterfeit. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Mar 8, 2014
• 1:30

The unemployment rate rose slightly in February, but more people looking for jobs joined the workforce. Construction jobs rebounded after two dismal months, and more part-time workers are finding full-time jobs

The unemployment rate rose slightly in February, but more people looking for jobs joined the workforce. Construction jobs rebounded after two dismal months, and more part-time workers are finding full-time jobs. Anthony Mason reports.

• Mar 7, 2014
• 2:28

The Labor Department said employers added 175,000 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent.

The Labor Department said employers added 175,000 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent. Charlie Rose reports.

• Mar 7, 2014
• 0:15

The Geneva Auto Show features new designs as well as optimism by auto makers

The Geneva Auto Show features new designs as well as optimism by auto makers who see global economies on the rebound.

• Mar 5, 2014
• 1:05

Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about potential ramifications should the U.S. seek financial sanctions on Russia for its military intervention in Ukraine

Flash Points: CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about potential ramifications on the global economy should the United States seek financial sanctions on Russia for its military intervention in Ukraine.

• Mar 5, 2014
• 4:33

President Obama continues to press his case for an increase in the federal minimum wage

President Obama continues to press his case for an increase in the federal minimum wage, saying it would put more money in the pockets of consumers and businesses.

• Mar 5, 2014
• 1:55

Stimulus payments delaying tax returns

Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to explain why millions of people who filed their taxes early are still waiting for their refunds, and how stimulus payments might be causing a delay. The IRS is delaying this year's deadline to May 17.

• Mar 17, 2021
• 6:25

The opportunity to ask questions at press conferences involving high levels of the Chinese government only comes a couple of times a year

The opportunity to ask questions at press conferences involving high levels of the Chinese government only comes a couple of times a year. Questions must be approved ahead of time, and for the first time in years, CBS News was selected. Seth Doane reports.

• Mar 4, 2014
• 2:43

A University of Michigan survey finds that consumer confidence is on the rise for young Americans

A University of Michigan survey finds that consumer confidence is on the rise for young Americans. The survey found that Americans under age 35 have grown more optimistic that their pay will increase 5 percent within the next year. Jericka Duncan reports.

• Mar 1, 2014
• 1:17

Investors are preparing for the Labor Department's latest employment report

Investors are preparing for the Labor Department's latest employment report. Some of the recent slowdown in job growth has been attributed to the run of unusually bad weather, which may affect the February numbers as well. Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Mar 1, 2014
• 1:21

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