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Sunday, June 07, 2026 3:45 PM ET

CBS News - Business

The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why? -- Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.

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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations -- The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.

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The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why. -- A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.

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Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming soon -- The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.

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Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal -- The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.

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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus -- The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.

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SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire -- SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.

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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier -- Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an la carte one.

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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds -- Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.

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Here are 3 places to earn 4% on your money starting this June -- Want to boost your savings with a high-rate account right now? Here are three ways you can do that this month.

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$70,000 CD vs. $70,000 high-yield savings account vs. $70,000 money market account: Which will earn more now?

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Social Security could be cut by $500 monthly in 2032, a new report claims. Here's how to boost your savings before that happens.

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3 homebuying advantages to consider this June -- Mortgage interest rates may not be ideal, but there are still advantages to buying a home this June. Here are three.

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What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for summer 2026? Here's what some experts predict.

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3 mortgage interest rate mistakes to avoid this June

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Does receiving Social Security benefits make you judgment-proof? -- Federal law shields your benefits from most creditors, but being judgment-proof has real limits worth knowing.

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What happens after a creditor wins a garnishment judgment?

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Best debt relief companies, plus advice borrowers need to know 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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These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.

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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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The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work -- Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.

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Is the teen summer job a thing of the past? -- A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more - here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.

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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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