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Monday, June 22, 2026 7:02 PM ET

CBS News - Business

Could the ROAD to Housing Act actually lower home prices? Here's what experts say. -- The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.

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How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch -- Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.

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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100 -- Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.

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Polymarket launches probe after report alleges deceptive marketing -- A Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market paid content creators to produce videos of fake trades purporting to show big financial gains.

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Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information -- The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.

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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. -- Jun 19

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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. -- Jun 19

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Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough -- The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.

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Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement -- Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs. -- Jun 21

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How much house can you afford with a $75,000 salary right now? -- Thinking about buying a home? Here's what a $75,000 salary can realistically support in today's market.

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

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When could homeowners realistically expect to refinance? 4 lending experts weigh in

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What happens if you don't pay a deceased person's credit card debt? -- A loved one's unpaid card balances don't always just disappear after death. Here's what their families should know.

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Is a debt collector contacting you while you're on disability? Here's what to do.

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Can debt collectors pursue surviving spouses for unpaid debt?

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Is silver a better investment than gold this summer? Experts weigh in -- Prices on both gold and silver have been volatile in recent months, but one option stands out over the other.

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Here's why a gold investment makes sense right now

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What will happen to gold prices if inflation stays elevated through 2026? Here's what experts say.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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