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Sponsored - Gold vs. CDs vs. stocks: How to think about risk and safety for retirement savings - Gold, CDs and stocks each offer different levels of safety and growth. Here's how retirees should weigh the risks. updated 4M ago

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Gold IRA minimum investments: What to expect and questions to ask upfront

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Gold IRA timeline: How long setup takes and what can slow it down

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Exclusive - FBI, IRS to probe nonprofit groups for domestic terrorism links, sources say - In December, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered law enforcement officials to prioritize efforts to probe and prosecute groups and individuals belonging to the antifa movement or are deemed "extremist." updated 43M ago

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady -- Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.

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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents -- USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.

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How to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and save time at airports -- Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.

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Trump waives Jones Act for 60 days in effort to ease energy prices -- President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.

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Who is Josh D'Amaro, the new CEO of Disney? -- As Disney CEO, Josh D'Amaro will be in charge of a massive entertainment empire that includes parks, movies and a streaming service.

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Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure -- Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

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The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring? -- "If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.

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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering -- The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.

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Sponsored - Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for. AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters. Mar 17

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$100,000 CD vs. $100,000 money market account: Here's which can earn more in 2026 -- The interest earnings on either account this year could be significant. Here's what savers should consider now.

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How much interest can a $20,000 money market account earn in 2026?

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$5,000 high-yield savings account vs. $5,000 money market account: Which will be more profitable in 2026?

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Here's how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now) -- A HELOC could be your most affordable borrowing option now. Here's how far costs have fallen in the last two years.

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Here's how much home equity homeowners have to borrow now (and how to access it)

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Here's how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

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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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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.

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The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement -- Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

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How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans -- A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What to know about Joe Kent, Trump counterterrorism chief who resigned -- In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."

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Maps show forecast for extreme heat wave scorching the West -- A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.

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DOJ blocked release of secret Epstein drug probe file, Sen. Wyden says -- Sen. Ron Wyden says he believes the government had "ample evidence" that Epstein was involved in drug trafficking.

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House Democrats try to force vote to fund DHS, but not ICE and CBP -- Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.

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Trump hasn't decided on sending Americans after Iran's nuclear material, sources say -- The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.

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