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CBS News - Business

Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman" -- President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.

11 hours ago

Trump is taking on the Fed, credit cards and mortgages. Will it improve affordability? -- President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.

17 hours ago

GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China -- General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."

11 hours ago

What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers -- Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.

20 hours ago

Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026. -- Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.

13 hours ago

U.S. inflation rose at a 2.7% annual pace in December, new CPI data shows -- The December CPI reading caps a year when many Americans felt squeezed by affordability pressures.

21 hours ago

ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026 -- Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.

15 hours ago

Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word" -- President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.

15 hours ago

Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy -- The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.

3 hours ago

Will the price of silver hit $100 per ounce this January? 3 things to consider now -- The price of silver is sitting near a record high. Here's why it could pass the $100 per ounce mark this January.

14 hours ago

What are the downsides of investing in silver?

14 hours ago

Does the IRS know when you buy gold?

17 hours ago

Can you back out of a debt settlement? -- You may have options if a debt settlement no longer feels right, but the timing, paperwork and payments matter.

16 hours ago

Do you legally have to pay back debt collectors?

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How likely is it that a debt collector will sue you?

19 hours ago

How much will a $200,000 HELOC cost per month in 2026? -- With home equity levels high, a HELOC could be the smart, cost-effective way to borrow $200,000 right now.

17 hours ago

Here's how much a $25,000 home equity loan will cost monthly in 2026

17 hours ago

Is a home equity loan or HELOC the better option this January? Experts weigh in

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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. -- Aug 4, 2025

20 hours 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.

9 months ago

5 MONEY MOVES TO MAKE IN 2026, ACCORDING TO FINANCIAL EXPERTS -- As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.

18 days ago

Personal finance advice doesn't work for most Americans, economists say -- Personal finance is too complex for most people to navigate, two economists contend in a new book. Is there a better way to help people deal with money?

1 month ago

How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026 -- Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

1 month ago

This word sums up how workers are feeling these days, Glassdoor says -- Here's how many employees say they are feeling amid festering concerns about the economy, AI and other issues, according to the job-search firm. -- Dec 10, 2025

13 hours ago

For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog -- "It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers. -- Dec 5, 2025

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