Monday, April 06, 2026 2:53 AM ET
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3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks -- U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy. -- Apr 31 day ago
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted. -- Apr 31 day ago
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled -- The eye drops - sold under multiple brands - have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA. -- Apr 31 day ago
United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week -- United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs." -- Apr 22 days ago
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans -- Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased. -- Apr 22 days ago
Higher gas prices have cost drivers an extra $8.4 billion, Democrats say -- With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds. -- Apr 22 days ago
Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably -- Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows. -- Apr 13 days ago
See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026 -- Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.21 hours ago
Is a HELOC or a home equity loan the better option this April? -- Rates on HELOCs and home equity loans are near multi-year lows, but the better pick depends on more than the rate.2 days ago
What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates?1 month ago
HELOC rates are closing in on the 6% range. Here's what a $20,000 HELOC costs monthly now.6 days ago
Is the gold rally over? 3 things to consider now -- Gold has fallen dramatically from its January peak. Here's what investors should consider before making a move.2 days ago
Here's how silver's price has changed in 2026 (and what investors should consider now)2 days ago
3 gold price questions investors should ask this April2 days ago
How to know if you're judgment-proof from debt collectors -- If debt collectors can sue but can't collect, you may have more leverage than you think. Here's how to tell.2 days ago
What types of income are exempt from a bank levy?2 days ago
Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know now9 months 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
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.5 days ago
$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.11 days ago
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals -- More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago