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Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how. -- Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.

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This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage -- Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.

5 hours ago

Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund -- "If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.

3 hours ago

Stocks slump as investors fret over inflation data, AI -- Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.

3 hours ago

State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers -- Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.

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How Americans plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year -- Early tax refund data shows the typical check is so far 14% higher than a year ago. Here's what Americans are planning to do with the money.

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Trump Media & Technology Group says it may spin off Truth Social -- President Trump's media company, which is merging with a fusion energy player, is exploring whether to spin off Trump Social as a publicly traded concern.

9 hours ago

Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security" -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.

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Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries -- In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.

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How to earn $500 in interest before the end of 2026 -- Want to quickly boost your savings? Here are four ways to earn $500 worth of interest before the end of 2026.

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How much interest can a $20,000 CD account earn in 5 years?

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3 CD account questions savers should ask this March

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Can gold bars lose their value? -- Gold's price recently hit record highs, but that doesn't mean every form of gold investing is a guaranteed win.

7 hours ago

What is the smallest gold bar you can buy?

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Best gold IRA companies and investing advice to know now

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Could mortgage interest rates ever be 3% again? 3 things to know this March -- Mortgage interest rates are dropping again, but could they fall back to 3%? Here's what to consider this March.

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3 times mortgage interest rates could fall this March

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 27, 2026?

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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.

10 months 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.

10 months ago

The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement -- Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

22 days ago

How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans -- A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.

1 month ago

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.

2 months 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. -- Feb 24

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Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview -- "Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers. -- Feb 11

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More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees -- Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.

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