From: CBS MoneyWatch on Fri, Jul 15 2011 7:00 PM

Consumer confidence dropped as high unemployment and weak home prices continue to weigh on Americans. Plus, eight of 90 European banks have flunked stress tests.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Fri, Jul 15 2011 1:46 PM

S&P says there’s a 50-50 chance it will downgrade the government's credit rating over the debt limit stalemate. Plus: Google reports blockbuster profits of nearly $7 billion.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Fri, Jul 15 2011 8:54 AM

How can stocks be approaching an all-time high if the economy is suffering from high unemployment and sagging home prices? Editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter explain.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Fri, Jul 15 2011 8:54 AM

Ratings agency S&P says there’s a 50-50 chance it will downgrade the government's credit rating over the debt limit stalemate. Plus: Google reports blockbuster profits of nearly $7 billion.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Thu, Jul 14 2011 5:54 PM

In a second day of testimony before Congress, the Fed chief says the government isn’t immediately pump more cash into the economy. Plus: End of the road for Borders bookstores?

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Thu, Jul 14 2011 1:32 PM

Editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter, and MoneyWatch blogger Ray Martin discuss choosing a new credit card, banishing student debt, buying a Porsche and missing out on a free lunch.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Thu, Jul 14 2011 12:27 PM

It’s not a bad idea to own some gold or other commodities, says Jill Schlesinger. She explains how much you need, and which types of investments are best.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:20 AM

Jill Schlesinger takes us through the scenario, and it isn’t pretty.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Thu, Jul 14 2011 11:20 AM

First-time unemployment claims fall to 405,000, the lowest level in almost 3 months. Plus: Borders bid falls apart, raising the likelihood of a chain-wide shutdown.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Wed, Jul 13 2011 8:43 PM

In testimony before Congress, the Fed chief said he would consider a third round of bond buying to keep interest rates low. Plus, News Corp. has abandoned its plans to purchase broadcaster BSkyB.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Wed, Jul 13 2011 1:35 PM

Customers with DVD-plus-download packages face a 60% price increase. Plus: Fed chief Ben Bernanke set to face Congress today.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:29 AM

Congress will likely ask the Fed chief about the ongoing debt-ceiling discussions and the risk of default. Plus: Banks drop savings bond sales.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:29 AM

Most women share an important trait with Warren Buffett: they are better investors than the average man. Author LouAnn Lofton tells Jill Schlesinger what makes female investors so successful, and what we can all learn from Warren Buffett.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:28 AM

CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley talks to President Obama about the debt ceiling debate and the partisanship surrounding it.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Tue, Jul 12 2011 6:26 PM

Greece is still waiting for European banks to confirm its rescue deal; now Italy may need help managing its debts. Plus: News Corp. announces a stock buyback.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Tue, Jul 12 2011 11:30 AM

There can be advantages to taking a loan from your 401(k) plan. Ray Martin explains the pros and cons of tapping your retirement account for cash.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Tue, Jul 12 2011 10:28 AM

President Obama tells lawmakers that daily meetings will continue until a debt reduction deal is in place. Plus: An analysis of last weeks jobs report suggests only 58.2% of Americans have a full-time job.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:59 PM

Key indexes fall as investors worry that Greece’s debt crisis could spread to Italy, one of Europe's largest economies. Plus: Shares of News Corp. fall about 5% as it struggles to deal with a growing hacking scandal.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Mon, Jul 11 2011 1:38 PM

Read more: Last Chance to Snag a Camp Deal The benefits of procrastination — some camps are actually offering deals as they try to fill up their late summer sessions.

From: CBS MoneyWatch on Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:29 AM

Chris Wragge talks to CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis about the economic impact if a debt ceiling deal cannot be reached.