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Thursday, September 04, 2025 2:37 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Americans plan to spend less this holiday season, survey shows -- A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.

11 hours ago

Amazon says it's ending the Prime Invitee program. Here are the details. -- Amazon wants users who don't live with a Prime account holder to sign up for their own memberships.

13 hours ago

Judge rules Google can keep Chrome, but must share some search engine data -- The judge rejected the Justice Department's effort to force Google to sell its popular Chrome browser, concluding the request was a bridge too far. -- Sep 2

7 hours ago

What is phantom energy and how is it draining your electricity? -- Wasted energy is a hidden drain on household electricity but small steps can contribute significantly to lowering costs and emissions.

13 hours ago

Woman wins court challenge over insurance payout for a "totaled" car -- Courts weigh fairness of reimbursement formula as Arkansas jury finds against State Farm. -- Sep 2

18 hours ago

Frontier Airlines launches GoWild! unlimited travel pass for $299 -- Here's what to know about the budget airline's annual unlimited travel pass, including what's changed from previous years. -- Sep 2

11 hours ago

New crypto token boosts Trump family's wealth by $5 billion -- A digital token offered by the Trump family's World Liberty Financial has started trading. Here's what to know. -- Sep 2

10 hours ago

McDonald's revives Extra Value Meals to woo budget-conscious diners -- McDonald's is expanding its value menu as low-income customers dial back their spending on fast food. Here's when the new prices kick in. -- Sep 2

11 hours ago

CBS News poll finds Americans describe "uncertain" economy -- Most Americans say prices are going up and expect them to keep going up.

9 hours ago

Should you use AI to negotiate your credit card debt? -- New AI tools promise easier credit card debt negotiation, but are they truly the smarter choice for your wallet?

12 hours ago

How to qualify for credit card forbearance this September

12 hours ago

How to qualify for debt relief this September

1 day ago

$25,000 CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings account: Here's which earns more now -- Both have high interest rates right now, but only one will lock in those rates for the foreseeable future.

12 hours ago

What is the best CD rate for $50,000?

12 hours ago

3 CD account mistakes savers should avoid this September

12 hours ago

Why mortgage rates may fall before the September Fed rate cut is issued -- Interest rates are widely expected to be cut later this month. Here's why mortgage rates may fall before then.

12 hours ago

How low will mortgage rates fall with a September Fed rate cut? Here's what to know.

12 hours ago

Should you lock in a mortgage rate this September? Experts weigh in

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.

5 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.

5 months ago

What to know about Trump's push to open 401(k) to crypto and private equity -- President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for retirement.

26 days ago

Trump opens the door for crypto and private equity in your 401(k) plan -- Under a new executive order signed by President Trump, workers could add higher-risk assets like cryptocurrencies to their 401(k)s.

27 days ago

How the FIRE movement is inspiring early retirees -- Nik and Adinah Johnson, who retired in their forties, are part of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), a movement that looks at work as a means to an end, and where frugality buys freedom from the rat race.

1 month ago

Burned out at work? An expert offers advice on how to reduce stress. -- Organizing your day and "micro routines" can help stressed out employees deal with the pressures of the day, according to lifestyle expert Maisha Wynn.

6 days ago

Job hoppers are pumping the brakes as the U.S. labor market downshifts -- Workers are seeing far smaller pay increases from switching employers than during the pandemic, Bank of America Institute data shows.

6 days ago

Women making strides at work have one thing in common: a college degree -- New research shows a growing divide between women in the workforce who hold a college degree and those who do not.

29 days ago