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Friday, September 25, 2026 3:05 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money -- Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.

11 hours ago

New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers -- Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.

9 hours ago

Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb? -- Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.

13 hours ago

Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks -- Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.

16 hours ago

Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? -- The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."

13 hours ago

Should the U.S. raise payroll taxes to save Social Security? -- Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis. -- Sep 23

13 hours ago

Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown. -- The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month. -- Sep 23

12 hours ago

Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief? -- Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say. -- Sep 23

12 hours ago

What is an "AI swarm," and why is it giving tech experts nightmares? -- AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us. -- Sep 23

11 hours ago

What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings -- Gold prices have shifted sharply in 2026, and that could have important implications for your retirement portfolio.

15 hours ago

Rolling over a 401(k) to gold? What to check before you move your money

15 hours ago

Thinking about a gold IRA? Here's what you need to know first.

14 days ago

What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Opting out of life insurance could leave your loved ones facing financial challenges they aren't prepared for. -- Sep 22

1 day ago

Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

2 days ago

Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign? -- Using several types of credit isn't always a problem, but certain patterns signal that your debt is unsustainable. -- Sep 23

15 hours ago

How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

2 days ago

How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

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

Here's the projected Social Security COLA for 2027, according to AARP -- The official 2027 COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, but some senior citizens' groups are already forecasting the benefits bump retirees can expect.

13 days ago

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.

20 days ago

How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years -- Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.

13 days ago

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.

23 days ago

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.

24 days ago