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Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs -- Inflation ran hot in March because of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the global flow of oil.

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Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI -- Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.

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Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks -- Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.

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Property taxes are surging. See what homeowners by state and county. -- The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

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Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire -- Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.

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USPS halts contributions to pension plan after warning of "cash crisis" -- The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months. -- Apr 9

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DOJ probing NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say -- The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms - paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said. -- Apr 9

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Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again. -- Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years. -- Apr 9

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Sponsored - Last-minute tax tips - CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger gives last-minute tax tips for anyone who hasn't filed yet. Most Americans have until April 15 to file their tax return, request an extension to file and pay any taxes owed. (Sponsored by Edward Jones) Apr 8 - 03:04

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What can debt collectors legally do to get paid? -- Debt collectors have more tools than you'd expect, but there's a clear line around what they can and can't do.

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What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?

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How can I settle my credit card debt with no money?

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Why a CD is worth opening after inflation just surged -- Inflation surged in March, a new report just revealed. Here's why a CD account could be worth opening in response.

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Which CD term is best this April? Here are the ones to consider now.

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Should you lock in a CD now or wait?

22 hours ago

Inflation just spiked. Here are 3 reasons why a gold investment makes sense right now. -- Inflation just hit a nearly two-year high. That could make gold investing one of the smartest moves to make now.

2 hours ago

How much do you actually lose when you sell your gold investments?

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Here's what $25,000 in gold could look like by the end of 2026, 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. -- Aug 4, 2025

2 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.

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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."

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Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say. -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.

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$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them. -- With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.

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More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.

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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.

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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.

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