What would you pay to star in a Hollywood blockbuster?
Tired of just watching the Oscars on TV? What if the world was watching you take home the gold statue instead? What would you pay to star in a Hollywood blockbuster? We sent a crew to one of New York’s largest movie theatres to find out.
Silicon Valley gold rush
Facebook dished out $19 billion for WhatsApp. Did it overpay or make a smart investment? “WhatsApp will prove to be the most successful start to exit in the history of technology,” venture capitalist Mark Suster tells Christine Romans.
What would you pay to park anywhere?
Parking tickets add up quickly. What if you could pay to get rid of all of them? We took to the streets to find out what people are willing to spend to park anywhere.
Minimum wage, maximum fight
Can you survive on $7.25 an hour? The minimum wage today buys 20 percent less than what it did 50 years ago. President Obama hopes to raise it to $10.10 an hour but some are saying raising the minimum wage will hurt the very people it is supposed to help.
What would you pay for Olympic gold in figure skating?
It usually takes hard work, dedication and long hours. But what if you could pay for that elusive gold medal. We asked skaters in Bryant Park how much they would pay for an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
To Russia, with ads
Companies just can’t seem to win when it comes to Olympic advertising. McDonalds, Visa and Coca-Cola are facing backlash for advertising in a country cracking down on LGBT activists. Brian Stelter, John Berman and Christine Romans discuss how social media can menace big sponsorships.
Drought bakes California, could dry up your wallet
California famers produce half of the country’s homegrown fruit, nuts, and vegetables. An exceptional drought is decimating those crops. That could mean bigger grocery bills for shoppers nationwide.
What would you pay to be never be delayed by the weather again?
Whether you go by train, plane or car, conditions this winter have been a nightmare for travel. We took to the streets to ask what people would spend to never be delayed by the weather again.
DeSean Jackson: No bullies allowed on the field
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and author tells Christine Romans why he's taking a stand against bullying and his new anti-bullying book.
What would you pay to be unhackable?
It can seem like you need to be some sort of modern day super-hero to protect your credit cards, bank accounts and online information these days. Come to think of it – what would you pay to be completely unhackable?
About this Show
They are the biggest issues in your life: Your job, your savings, your home, and your debt. Christine Romans breaks down the business news of the week and shows you how it impacts your bottom line. Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET
