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March 17, 2026 / CBS News Nearly half of Americans do not earn enough to cover what researchers say are basic needs, according to a new analysis from the Urban Institute released March 16. The nonpartisan think tank...
Regulators last year approved dozens of utility rate increases that are now driving up household energy costs across the United States. Analysts estimate those changes will add about $11.6 billion to Americans’...
Updated Dec. 13, 2025 / 11:08 PM EST — The winning numbers for Saturday's Powerball drawing, for an estimated $1 billion jackpot, were announced: 1, 28, 31, 57 and 58, with a Powerball of 16.
GoFundMe’s annual analysis finds a notable rise in fundraisers aimed at covering everyday costs, reflecting growing U.S. worry about affordability. The platform reported that campaign text this year frequently included...
Economists say holiday spending is higher than a year ago but is growing more slowly, as rising prices outpace paychecks and force consumers to make tougher choices at the register.
With fewer than three weeks until Christmas, many shoppers are still hunting for the right tree — and this year a real tree may make more sense financially. At Holt Family Christmas Trees in Los Angeles, customers...
Eighty-eight-year-old Ed Bambas spent much of his life pursuing the American dream. An Army veteran, he worked at General Motors for 40 years. After GM's 2009 bankruptcy, Bambas accepted a $300,000 lump-sum payout and...
If your certificate of deposit (CD) comes due in 2026, it’s smart to plan now. The Federal Reserve raised rates in 2022–2023 but cut them twice in fall 2025, and many CD yields have moved lower. If rates keep falling...
As Thanksgiving approaches, holiday hours can affect last-minute grocery runs and errands. Many stores close or run reduced hours on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27); most reopen on Black Friday, often with early openings....
Savings products such as high-yield savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) have paid much better rates than traditional savings recently, but yields have begun to slide. Choosing the right option for 2026...
By Omar Villafranca, Correspondent Manton, Michigan — At Dutchman Tree Farms in northern Michigan, workers are racing to meet demand as the holidays approach. More than 1,500 people cut, bind and stack rows of pines on...
