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Friday, June 19, 2026 6:52 PM ET

CBS News - Business

What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026? -- Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.

12 hours ago

Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands -- Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothee Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.

6 hours ago

Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut -- The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.

5 hours ago

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone -- The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones. -- Jun 18

5 hours ago

Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months -- The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30. -- Jun 18

4 hours ago

Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds -- Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups. -- Jun 18

5 hours ago

Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say -- AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said. -- Jun 17

1 day ago

A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can. -- Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.

4 hours ago

When could homeowners realistically expect to refinance? 4 lending experts weigh in -- The right time to refinance depends on a few factors, experts say, including your current mortgage loan rate.

9 hours ago

What the Fed rate pause could mean for mortgage interest rates now

9 hours ago

Inflation just increased again. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

7 days ago

What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for summer 2026? -- HELOC and home equity rates have been on the move lately. Here's where those rates could head next.

9 hours ago

Want to borrow home equity without refinancing? 3 options to consider

1 day ago

The Fed just paused interest rates again. Here are 3 affordable ways you can still borrow money.

9 hours ago

High interest rates are on pause again. This is the savings account you should avoid. -- Not every savings account is favorable in today's high-rate climate. Here's one you should specifically avoid now. -- Jun 18

3 hours ago

How to find the highest CD interest rate this June

1 day ago

How much interest can $50,000 earn now? Here are 4 account options to know.

1 day 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

Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved? -- Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.

2 days ago

Here's the retirement challenge nobody talks about -- Many Americans spend decades saving for retirement, but lack a plan for using that money once they stop working, a new survey finds. Here's what to know.

10 days ago

Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

16 days ago

Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the beach? -- "AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.

11 days ago

Working remotely can hurt people's mental health, research finds -- Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.

11 days ago

The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work -- Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.

17 days ago