Money Watch

Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show

Consumer polls about the state of the U.S. economy suggest the mood is grim: Two-thirds of respondents to a recent

Homeownership has long been seen as a cornerstone of the American Dream because it reliably builds wealth. But new research

The House Oversight Committee said on Friday that it is opening an investigation into Kalshi and Polymaket over alleged incidents of

Washington — Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday, taking the reins of

Millions are planning get-togethers with family and friends this weekend, despite high prices. In this week’s “Affordability in America,” Jo

AI-related layoff announcements are mounting, fueling the sense that the technology is already replacing a significant number of U.S. workers

Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland’s

Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home (usually

When the Almeda Fire tore through the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon back in 2020, it took thousands of homes

Big numbers of Americans are concerned and stressed about finances, and feelings of being secure and content about them are

This is an updated version of a story first published on March 1, 2026. The original video can be viewed here.