The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for the 2026-2027 school year. Jill Schlesinger, CBS News Business Analyst, walks us through the easier-than-it-used-to-be process. We’ll also talk about education savings strategies for kids at any age, and the three things you should do before you start contributing to a 529 or other account in your child’s name.

Wedding bells are ringing, and more engaged couples are using artificial intelligence to plan for their big day, according to The Knot’s "Real Weddings" report for 2026. Our guest is Esther Lee, the editorial director at The Knot Worldwide. We’ll talk about how artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of planning for engaged couples for everything from ideas and inspiration to writing wedding vows. We’ll also look at the trend wedding guests will notice on invitations, and the significant spike in the number of couples choosing lab-grown diamonds over natural stones.

 As the cost of cars climbs, the value of trade-ins is going up. Good news for consumers, but we have to be able to cash in. So today we're talking with Justin Fischer. He's an automotive retail analyst with CarEdge. He'll walk us through some simple steps to negotiate your deal and we'll ask him how much mileage actually matters for a trade-in. We will also talk about how tariffs could impact trade-ins. 

 Let's talk about love and money. A recent bank rate survey shows 38% of adults in a romantic relationship say financial secrets are just as bad as cheating, and 5% say financial infidelity is worse. So today we're talking with Angelica Prescod, a financial advisor with Edward Jones.

We'll talk about the money secrets people are keeping and how to get back on the same page and create money goals together. 

While we scroll through social media, content creators are making money. Our guest is Giselle Ugarte, an online performance coach and one of TikTok’s top 100 women to watch. We’ll talk about getting started with content creation, how to turn your everyday life into content that connects with people, how to get started if you don’t feel camera-ready, and how to protect your privacy while still sharing yourself with the world.
 

Whether you’re an early filer or you’re already planning for an extension, there are changes this tax season that you need to know about. Our guest is Mark Steber, the chief tax officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. We’ll discuss new deductions that could mean money in your pocket and the benefits of filing early.

Are you getting flooded with spam calls? Of course you are. Americans got 52.5 billion robocalls in 2025. Today, we’re talking with Alex Quilici, the CEO of YouMail. We’ll talk about why robocalls are still getting through despite efforts to stop them, and how you can protect your phone from incessant calls.

Whether you have a stack of cash and you’re cruising into retirement or just getting started on your savings journey, it may be time for a quick financial check-up. Today, our guest is Stewart Willis, the president of Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax. We’ll talk about changes happening in 2026 that could impact your finances and some simple strategies to make your money work for you.

 You probably know him from the hit TV show, Million Dollar Listing, and today, we welcome Josh Altman to the show. He's sold billions of dollars in real estate. He's also an author, and he coaches clients on how to break into the luxury market.

So we're gonna talk with him about investing in real estate. What does it take to get started? What kind of work is actually worth it for properties? What are the biggest pitfalls to avoid? And we'll get a little behind the scenes on what it was really like to film a TV show for 15 seasons. 

 Scams are everywhere and losses are staggering. So today we're having a candid conversation about it and how cryptocurrency is changing everything. Our guest is Brian Watson. He's a retired special agent with IRS criminal investigation. And now works with a nonprofit called R.O.S.E., educating people about costly scams.

We'll talk about some of the cases he's seen, including one involving a woman who lost almost three quarters of a million dollars. We'll also talk about the ways to protect your money and how to watch out for your loved ones.