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Friday, May 15, 2026 12:35 PM ET

CBS News - Business

$25,000 short-term CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year? -- The gap between the returns on a $25,000 CD and a $25,000 high-yield savings account may surprise you.

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Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this May

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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair? -- As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.

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Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want? -- More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.

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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns -- Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.

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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week -- Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.

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Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs -- AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models. -- May 14

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Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family -- A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash​. -- May 14

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Sponsored - Small business optimism impacted - New small-business data raises concerns about the impact of certain economic conditions and global events. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger has more. (Sponsored by AT&T Business) May 14 - 4:26

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Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction -- The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s. -- May 14

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Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027 -- A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds. -- May 13

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$100,000 short-term CD vs. $100,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year?

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What happens to your Social Security if a creditor wins a lawsuit against you? -- Losing a debt lawsuit doesn't always mean your Social Security benefits are at risk - but there are exceptions.

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3 CREDIT CARD DEBT QUESTIONS BORROWERS SHOULD CONSIDER THIS WEEK

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What are the risks of trying to settle debt on your own?

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Are adjustable-rate mortgages worth considering right now? Here's what experts say -- An ARM may get you a lower rate, but it's not the right move for everyone in today's economic environment.

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What does the new inflation surge mean for mortgage interest rates?

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Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?

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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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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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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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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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This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says -- Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.

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