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CBS News - Business

Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think. -- Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.

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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.

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Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires -- The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.

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Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel hits record high -- "Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."

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The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000. -- The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay them back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.

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See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest -- Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.

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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027 -- Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.

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American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in U.S. -- Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.

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Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx recalled -- The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.

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How much interest can a $40,000 3-year CD earn at today's rates? -- Don't dismiss the benefits a $40,000 3-year CD can offer without first understanding the interest-earning potential.

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Here's how much interest a $150,000 6-month CD can earn savers now

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Is a CD or a high-yield savings account better to open this September?

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What are the monthly payments on a $25,000 home equity loan right now? -- A $25,000 home equity loan could provide the secure financing that many homeowners need in today's economy.

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How much will a $150,000 HELOC cost monthly if opened now?

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How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost monthly now?

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Can making a partial credit card payment prevent a charge-off? -- A partial card payment may buy you some breathing room, but what happens next depends on how much you pay.

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What happens if you're sued while enrolled in a debt forgiveness program?

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

1 year 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.

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David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors. -- David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing - and life - is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.

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Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation -- Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.

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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills -- Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.

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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds -- Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.

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