Is the Wealth Gap Shrinking?

Is the wealth gap really closing in America? Jill and Mark dig into new data suggesting the divide between higher and lower-income Americans may be narrowing. Then, they respond to commenters who took issue with their takedown of Jeremy Grantham's warning to ditch U.S. stocks and revisit Jill's experience predicting the dot-com bubble before it burst. Plus: TikTok's viral "recession indicators" might be a joke, but what should you actually do to prepare for an economic downturn?

• Aug 20
• 20:36

Creating good financial habits for kids

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to give advice on how to create strong financial foundations and habits for your kids.

• Aug 19
• 3:42

Klarna posts shocking revenue jump

"Buy now, pay later" company Klarna posted a shocking 27% revenue jump between April and June 2026. Stacy Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, breaks it down.

• Aug 18
• 2:13

The Death of the Summer Job

Jill and Mark reflect on their teenage summer jobs as teen employment hits its lowest level since the summer of 1948. What will become of American adolescence without those formative experiences scooping ice cream and lifeguarding? Then, Katelyn asks how her college-bound oldest son can begin investing. Plus: Jill and Mark explore the delicate dynamics of loaning money to friends and how a financial favor can change a relationship.

• Aug 18
• 18:22

Inside Americans' views on socialism

A new CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats view socialism positively while 50% view capitalism negatively. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings.

• Aug 17
• 3:21

How U.S.-Iran stalemate impacts oil prices

The U.S. and Iran remain in a stalemate as the 60-day negotiation period expires, and access to the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. Emily Peck, a markets correspondent for Axios, joins with more.

• Aug 17
• 3:16

World Liberty Financial granted bank status

A Trump-appointed bank regulator has given conditional approval for World Liberty Financial, a crypto business established by President Trump's sons and the sons of special envoy Steve Witkoff, to become a bank. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Aug 17
• 2:25

What Luigi Mangione said as he pleaded guilty

Luigi Mangione on Friday entered a guilty plea in his federal case, admitting he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in 2024. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jessica Levinson have more.

• Aug 14
• 9:45

Inflation cools slightly in July

July's producer price index report showed price pressures were largely flat, with inflation easing slightly. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

• Aug 13
• 2:59

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Social Security tips to save money

When is the best time to claim your Social Security retirement benefits? CBS News financial analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks it down. (Sponsored by AT&T Business)

• Aug 13
• 3:54

Single ticket wins $1 billion Powerball

Only one Powerball ticket, sold in western Illinois, matched all six numbers from Wednesday's $1 billion drawing. Tom Hanson reports.

• Aug 13
• 1:30

The Helicopter Parents Have Entered the Workplace

Jill and Mark discuss the rise of "helicopter parenting" in the workplace— why mom and dad need to back off. Then, they help Marie, a caller with a newborn and a toddler, figure out how to start saving for college. They dig into whether Trump Accounts or 529s make more sense, and how to keep things fair between her children. Plus: Are young people really spending too much money on McDonald's?

• Aug 13
• 22:02

U.S. sees surge in robocalls

Last month consumers received more than 4.3 billion robocalls, according to the robocall protection app YouMail. CBS Newspath correspondent Evyn Moon has more.

• Aug 12
• 3:39

Hourly workers "rusting out," survey says

A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy found one in seven hourly workers feel merely "ok" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance. CBS News' MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the concept of "rusting out."

• Aug 12
• 3:28

Inflation cools slightly; NYC probes Kalshi

U.S. inflation cooled slightly in new data from July. Also, the New York City Council launched a sweeping investigation into the marketing practices of prediction market companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Axios markets correspondent Matt Phillips shares his thoughts.

• Aug 12
• 3:21

Wall Street targets $500B for AI

Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.

• Aug 11
• 4:45

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Key report shows U.S. small business trends

The U.S. small business optimism index rose by more than two points from June to July, but so did the uncertainty index, according to new data from the National Federation of Independent Business. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more. (Sponsored by AT&T)

• Aug 11
• 5:43

The Money Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have

Belle Burden's bestselling memoir, Strangers, was framed as a cautionary tale about women left financially vulnerable after divorce, but it omitted a crucial detail: her substantial family wealth. Jill and Mark explore why full financial transparency matters, what couples should understand before signing a prenup, and how to approach essential money conversations before marriage. Plus: they help caller Megan navigate a disagreement with her husband about whether the pair can afford a bigger home.

• Aug 11
• 21:50

Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals

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• Aug 8
• 5:16

Handling health expenses in retirement

Some older Americans find themselves at a loss when it comes to managing healthcare expenses after retirement starts. Jill Schlesinger has tips on how to stay healthy after retiring.

• Aug 8
• 5:36

U.S. refunds businesses $100 billion for tariffs

The U.S. government has refunded more than $100 billion to several companies for tariffs they paid after the Supreme Court deemed them illegal, according to a court filing this week. But will consumers see any of that money? CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins to discuss.

• Aug 7
• 3:45

Trump faces disappointing July jobs report

The economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, signaling a slowdown that could complicate the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates in September. The Trump administration downplayed the jobs report, blaming it on federal downsizing and layoffs in World Cup hospitality. CBS News business producer Emily Pandise has more.

• Aug 7
• 4:57

U.S. unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July

The U.S. economy saw an unexpected 23,000 job losses for the month of July. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.

• Aug 7
• 2:42

Shocking new jobs report shows big miss

The latest jobs report shows a big miss relative to expectations, with 23,000 jobs lost in July and some concerning revisions for past months. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.

• Aug 7
• 4:23

World Cup host cities score economic boost

World Cup host cities saw a notable increase in spending from both domestic and international fans, according to Bank of America data. David Tinsley, a senior economist for Bank of America, has more on this report.

• Aug 6
• 4:41

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