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Principal retires and returns as a handyman -- 58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after "just hanging out with the cat," he decided to go back to school as a handyman. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.10 hours ago
Analyzing Jerome Powell's legacy -- Friday marked Jerome Powell's last day as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. CBS News producer Emily Pandise takes a look at his legacy.11 hours ago
What role does Ra l Castro play in Cuba? -- The U.S. is taking steps to indict Ra l Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, U.S. officials say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.11 hours ago
Wife of Army soldier released from ICE -- The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was released on Thursday after a month in custody. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.11 hours ago
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S. -- President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.13 hours ago
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment? -- College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.15 hours ago
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair? -- As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.1 day ago
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want? -- More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual. -- May 149 hours ago
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs -- AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models. -- May 1421 hours ago
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns -- Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns. -- May 152 hours ago
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week -- Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025. -- May 1417 hours ago
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family -- A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. -- May 141 day ago
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027 -- A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds. -- May 131 day ago
$25,000 short-term CD vs. $25,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year? -- The gap between the returns on a $25,000 CD and a $25,000 high-yield savings account may surprise you.19 hours ago
$100,000 short-term CD vs. $100,000 high-yield savings account: Which will earn more this year?1 day ago
Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this May19 hours ago
What happens to your Social Security if a creditor wins a lawsuit against you? -- Losing a debt lawsuit doesn't always mean your Social Security benefits are at risk - but there are exceptions.20 hours ago
3 CREDIT CARD DEBT QUESTIONS BORROWERS SHOULD CONSIDER THIS WEEK21 hours ago
What are the risks of trying to settle debt on your own?20 hours ago
Are adjustable-rate mortgages worth considering right now? Here's what experts say -- An ARM may get you a lower rate, but it's not the right move for everyone in today's economic environment.22 hours ago
What does the new inflation surge mean for mortgage interest rates?1 day ago
Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?22 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
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.7 days ago
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why. -- Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."1 month ago
Americans saving less for retirement - that's a "warning sign," experts say. -- Full-time employees cut their 401(k) participation and contribution rates last year amid an affordability crunch, new research shows.1 month ago
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.10 days ago
More Americans are quitting their U.S. jobs to work abroad, study finds -- Since 2021, the share of U.S.-based employees who have left their jobs to work in another country has more than doubled.14 days ago
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says -- Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.29 days ago