Buying a car? Planning a vacation? Searching for a new dryer? If you are - most likely you’re a woman. Women account for more than three trillion dollars in consumer spending each year in the U.S. In two-income households, more wives are taking charge of family investments as well. Reporter Cathy Duchamp explains why women hold the purse-strings.

On today's 'A Day In the Work Life'...our look at how folks trade time for money...we wait tables at an exclusive eatery. If you like the segment, a 20% tip is appropriate.

Since national security and terrorism fears are at the forefront this election season, we thought we'd take a look at risk - real and perceived - and what you, as a consumer, can do about it. Kai checks in with risk expert and Harvard Professor Kimberly Thompson.

You've heard a lot of promises from both candidates about job creation. Each is touting a plan to stimulate growth and reduce the deficit. But how much can a president really influence the economy? Reporter Amy Scott finds out...