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Monday, November 03, 2025 12:45 AM ET

CBS News - Business

Low-income families face looming financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid -- "I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol rules out a value menu as chain revamps -- Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol doesn't expect AI to replace baristas as the coffee chain focuses on improving the "human-to-human experience" for customers.

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Furloughed federal workers are taking out loans to help pay the bills -- Federal workers are turning to low-cost loans to help tide them over financially as the U.S. government shutdown drags on.

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Bitcoin ATMs enable cryptocurrency scams, federal prosecutor alleges -- Diane Reynolds, a Maryland retiree who lost more than $13,000 in a bitcoin scam, wants to help others avoid getting ripped off.

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580,000 BOTTLES OF A BLOOD PRESSURE DRUG RECALLED OVER CANCER RISK -- The FDA says more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication have been recalled over concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical.

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YouTube TV drops Disney networks after impasse over new agreement -- Disney networks including ABC and ESPN have gone dark on Google-owned YouTube TV after the two corporate giants couldn't come to terms on a new deal.

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SNAP funding is set to lapse on Nov. 1. Here's what to know. -- With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits - and when help might resume.

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Americans to spend big this holiday despite gloomy economic views -- Visa predicts Americans will spend an average of $736 on holiday gifts in 2025, a 10% increase from the $669 reported last year.

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Billie Eilish tells billionaires to donate more of their wealth -- Billie Eilish also announced that she would donate $11.5 million of the proceeds from her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.

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3 expensive mortgage rate mistakes homebuyers should avoid this November -- Don't let these common missteps cost you thousands in higher interest payments and monthly mortgage expenses.

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What will happen to mortgage rates this November if there's no Fed meeting? Experts weigh in.

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Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been since 2022. Here's how to get one even lower now.

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Here's how much a $50,000 home equity loan can cost per month after the Fed's October rate cut -- After the Fed's latest rate cut, borrowing against your home's equity has become even more affordable than it was.

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How much does a $100,000 home equity loan cost monthly after the Fed's October rate cut?

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How much further can HELOC rates fall in 2025? Lending experts weigh in

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How long does it take for credit card debt to be written off? -- Credit card debt doesn't just disappear, but after a certain point, your creditors may be forced to write it off.

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What are the best ways to cut credit card debt before the holidays? Here's what experts think.

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How much do credit card companies usually settle for?

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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.

7 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.

7 months ago

90% of Americans plan to skip the No. 1 piece of Social Security advice -- Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.

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Americans are living longer, but lack proper planning, study finds -- The U.S. population of people over 65 is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years, but many aren't prepared for longevity, a new study says.

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Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement -- Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries will receive in 2026.

19 days ago

USCIS clarifies who must pay $100,000 fee for H-1B visas -- New visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers only applies to new applicants currently living abroad, according to fresh guidance from U.S. immigration agency.

12 days ago

60% OF WORKERS ARE UNHAPPY WITH KEY ASPECTS OF THEIR JOB, SURVEY FINDS -- Six in 10 employees say their jobs are falling short on issues including pay, scheduling and career advancement, a new analysis finds.

12 days ago

AI drives interest in blue-collar jobs among Gen Z: "I don't feel threatened" -- "I am very happy doing what I am doing," says one young electrician who pursued a skilled trade as AI disrupts the job market for college grads.

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