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CBS News - Business

Americans' financial literacy slumps to a 10-year low -- A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.

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Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year? -- Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato. -- May 29

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Southwest revises its overweight passenger rules. Here's what's changing. -- Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat. -- May 29

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Nvidia making consumer PC push with new AI superchip -- Nvidia unveiled new powerful chips that would bring advanced AI functions to laptops and desktop computers, with PC models from brands including Microsoft and Dell.

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5 economic signals suggest U.S. consumers are feeling the strain -- Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say. -- May 29

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Anthropic files confidentially for an initial public offering -- The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.

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Trump Accounts app is now available. Here's what to know. -- The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution. -- May 29

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Barry Diller's People Inc. offers to buy MGM Resorts -- Diller said that MGM's properties, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, can't be easily replaced by AI.

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The first inflation report under new Fed chief Kevin Warsh shows prices at highest in nearly 3 years -- The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs. -- May 28

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What happens if your bank account is frozen by mistake? -- A mistaken bank account levy could have bigger financial consequences than you think. Here's how to fix the issue.

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Can overtime pay be garnished by a debt collector?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now

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Here's how much interest a $10,000 long-term CD can earn now -- Want to earn a big return on your money for months (or years)? Here's how much you'd make with a $10,000 long-term CD. -- May 29

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3 CD account moves savers should make before the June Fed meeting

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How much interest can a $70,000 CD account earn now?

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Sponsored - 5 ways to cut your HVAC energy bill without sacrificing comfort - These small changes to your HVAC habits could help lower your energy costs without making your home uncomfortable. May 29

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When's the cheapest time of year to buy a new furnace or AC?

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How much does a new HVAC system really cost in 2026?

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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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These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.

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Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles -- As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.

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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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Is the teen summer job a thing of the past? -- A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more - here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.

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EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker -- Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.

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More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds -- Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.

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