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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 4:47 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches -- Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.

15 hours ago

Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing -- Senators likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.

11 hours ago

United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say -- Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.

18 hours ago

Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say -- Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate. -- Apr 20

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NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer -- NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025. -- Apr 16

3 days ago

Trump administration launches tariff refund portal. Here's what to know. -- A federal agency on April 20 opened a portal that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

18 hours ago

Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved -- The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C. -- Apr 17

23 hours ago

Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost -- Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows. -- Apr 17

2 days ago

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor -- Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

11 hours ago

$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now? -- Home equity loans and HELOCs both offer affordable ways to borrow $100,000 now, but which will actually be cheaper?

13 hours ago

Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs monthly now that rates are lower

13 hours ago

What will HELOC interest rates look like by the end of 2026? Experts weigh in

6 days ago

Sponsored - How to shorten the hiring process (and still find qualified employees) A slow hiring process could be costing you top talent. Here's how to move faster without sacrificing quality. 15H ago

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New business owner? Here's how to find, screen and hire employees fast

26 days ago

Why your online job post is getting ignored (and how to fix it)

15 hours ago

$5,000 CD vs. $5,000 high-yield savings vs. $5,000 money market account: Which earns the most interest in 2026? -- Moving funds out of a traditional savings account into one of these types could be a smart (and lucrative) choice.

16 hours ago

How much interest can a $10,000 CD account earn now vs. April 2025?

16 hours ago

$12,000 CD vs. $12,000 high-yield savings vs. $12,000 money market account: Here's which will earn the most now

16 hours ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

1 year ago

MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising -- These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.

1 year ago

Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why. -- Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."

12 days ago

Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say. -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.

20 days ago

$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them. -- With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.

26 days ago

This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says -- Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.

4 days ago

More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.

1 month ago

College majors with the highest earnings potential and lowest jobless rates -- A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.

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