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Thursday, October 01, 2026 8:38 AM ET

CBS News - Business

New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts -- Roughly 5.7 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.

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Fed watchdog finds no laws broken in $2.5 billion Fed renovation -- The Federal Reserve inspector general also did not find fault with features the White House had complained were "ostentatious" and not compliant with the approved plans.

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FTC probing Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety threats -- The regulatory agency's investigation comes amid mounting concerns that AI could pose serious risks to people.

21 hours ago

Trump sending $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million Americans -- Some families with more than one "affected person" could receive multiple payments via check or direct deposit, an administration official told CBS News.

17 hours ago

NextEra-Dominion merger could jack up electricity prices, lawmakers warn -- Lawmakers are warning that a massive energy industry merger could lead to higher costs for ratepayers.

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Treasury to auto-enroll up to 60 million children in Trump Accounts -- Parents will no longer have to sign up for a Trump Account to get one for their child, with auto-enrollment beginning Oct. 1. -- Sep 30

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Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock cameras -- Sen. Josh Hawley is unveiling legislation to establish guardrails for Flock cameras and other artificial intelligence-powered surveillance technology, CBS News has learned. -- Sep 30

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Sam Altman unveils "dots," OpenAI's new AI personal agent -- OpenAI says its new agent can schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, debug computer systems and handle other workplace tasks. -- Sep 29

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Data centers are changing America's landscape, report says -- Hundreds of data centers are sprouting up across the U.S. over farmland, shrubland and forest, with thousands more on the way, according to the Washington Post. -- Sep 29

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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What could happen to your family's finances without life insurance? -- Sep 22

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign? -- Sep 23

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How to deal with debt when you've already cut back everywhere

8 days ago

How to get (and stay) motivated when your debt feels overwhelming

7 days ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs

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MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising

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Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says

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Here's the projected Social Security COLA for 2027, according to AARP

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Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires

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How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years

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Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation

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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills

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