ALISON KOSIK, CNN BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT: And there's a big change in timing because a few weeks ago, most expected it to start kind of going away at the beginning of next year but the economy, it's been getting better so recently some strong reports on jobs, auto sales and home sales. Also fewer worries about the government shutting down, that turning the thinking that maybe the Fed could start pulling back on that stimulus as soon as Wednesday. So we could find out once again if the economy's training wheels are ready to come off. So, I tell you what, Carol, forget about that Mega Millions drawing. This is the story that's, you know, really going to affect your portfolio. It could impact stock, mortgage rates, the job market, you name it. Forget that Mega Millions, or maybe not. Carol.</s>CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: But I'd so much rather win $500 million all at once.</s>KOSIK: Me too, and then invest some of it in the stock market, or something like that. Not!</s>COSTELLO: Alison Kosik, thanks so much. Still to come in the NEWSROOM, shocking words straight from the National Security Agency, the NSA, about the scope of the Edward Snowden scandal. The man investigating the leaks calls it an intelligence gold mine and he thinks amnesty should be on the table for Edward Snowden. We'll talk about that next.
Investors Eye Possible Stimulus Cutbacks