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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:11 AM ET

CBS News - Business

The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund -- Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.

14 hours ago

How much gold is in an Olympic gold medal, and how much is it worth? -- Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.

1 day ago

Estee Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeits of its products -- Estee Lauder lawsuit alleges Walmart sells fake versions of products from brands including Aveda, Clinique and Tom Ford.

12 hours ago

Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes -- The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."

17 hours ago

Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers -- Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs. -- Feb 9

14 hours ago

Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins -- Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. -- Feb 9

10 hours ago

Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts -- Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.

1 day ago

OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT -- ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI. -- Feb 9

13 hours ago

New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard -- Republicans have said new Medicaid work rules are aimed at unemployed young people who should have jobs. Policy researchers say the rules are more likely to disrupt coverage for middle-aged adults.

1 hour ago

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Gold vs silver: What's smarter for investors over 50 now?

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Physical bars, coins or ETFs? The best ways for retirees to own gold in 2026

1 day ago

Credit card balances just rose by $44 billion. Here's how to have your debt forgiven now. -- With credit card balances surging now, a forgiveness program could be worth exploring. Here's how to qualify.

15 hours ago

Need emergency help with your debt? Here are the options you may qualify for now.

16 hours ago

5 WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR WHEN NEGOTIATING WITH DEBT COLLECTORS

15 hours ago

How much interest can a $50,000 money market account earn in 2026? -- Need to find a home for your $50,000? Here's how much interest you can earn by leaving it in a money market account.

17 hours ago

How much interest will a $40,000 money market account earn in 2026?

4 days ago

What's a good money market account interest rate in 2026?

17 hours 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.

10 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.

10 months ago

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.

5 days ago

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.

26 days 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.

1 month ago

More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees -- Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.

7 days ago

The No. 1 skill employers are looking for, according to a LinkedIn expert -- Job seekers can raise their chances of landing a position by highlighting a particular kind of work experience, says LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher.

11 days ago

AI poses bigger threat in jobs with more women, study finds -- Workers in clerical and administrative roles could have the most trouble adapting to the impact of AI on jobs, new research shows.

12 days ago