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Thursday, January 08, 2026 5:08 PM ET

CBS News - Business

IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know. -- Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.

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U.S. trade gap shrinks to lowest level since 2009 as imports fall -- The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October amid declines in imports of pharmaceuticals and gold.

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Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox -- Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know - including how to opt out.

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Trump says he'll ban large investors from buying single-family homes -- President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.

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USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark -- A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.

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How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement -- Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices. -- Jan 7

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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid -- Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid

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Pilot who landed jet after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him -- Captain Brandon Fisher was commended for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024. -- Jan 7

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Prediction market user made $436,000 betting on Maduro capture -- A prediction market user won big after wagering $32,000 that the U.S. would capture former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Was it insider trading? -- Jan 6

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What's a good home equity loan interest rate in 2026? -- Home equity loan interest rates declined in 2025. Here's what can be considered to be a "good" loan rate in 2026.

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Here's how much a $40,000 home equity loan will cost per month in 2026

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How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost monthly in 2026?

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3 SILVER INVESTING MISTAKES TO AVOID AS THE PRICE RISES -- To improve their chances of silver investing success now, investors should first avoid these three costly mistakes.

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How much should you pay for 1 ounce of silver right now?

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Gold vs. silver investing: 5 big differences to know this January

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Avoid these Chapter 7 bankruptcy mistakes if you're filing in 2026 -- Filing for Chapter 7? Avoid the errors that could derail your bankruptcy case or leave you worse off financially.

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What is the 180-day rule in bankruptcy?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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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.

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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.

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5 MONEY MOVES TO MAKE IN 2026, ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL EXPERTS -- As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.

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Personal finance advice doesn't work for most Americans, economists say -- Personal finance is too complex for most people to navigate, two economists contend in a new book. Is there a better way to help people deal with money?

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How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026 -- Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

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This word sums up how workers are feeling these days, Glassdoor says -- Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm.

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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog -- "It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.

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The U.S. urgently needs air traffic controllers. Here's what the job requires. -- Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.

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