Friday, May 22, 2026 8:33 PM ET
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This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it. -- Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.8 hours ago
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket -- Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.5 hours ago
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell -- Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.8 hours ago
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer -- AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts. -- May 213 hours ago
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare. -- A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks. -- May 216 hours ago
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show -- Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years. -- May 214 hours ago
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day -- A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather. -- May 212 hours ago
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When you should (and shouldn't) take out a personal loan to pay off debt5 hours ago
How much interest can a $40,000 short-term CD earn now (and is it worth opening)? -- A $40,000 short-term CD can earn a significant return for savers now. But that's not the only advantage to know.6 hours ago
3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy11 hours ago
Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now6 hours ago
Here's how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June) -- This is how significantly mortgage interest rates have changed so far in 2026 (and what could happen next).9 hours ago
When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.3 days ago
Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?7 days 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
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.1 day ago
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.14 days 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."1 month ago
Is the teen summer job a thing of the past? -- A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more - here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.3 days ago
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker -- Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.17 days ago
More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds -- Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.21 days ago