Economy

3 savings accounts that are outpacing inflation to consider now

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3 savings accounts that are outpacing inflation to consider now

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U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021

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U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021

Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025.

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economy

The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running

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The Guardian view on Japan’s yen: Trump wants to keep the easy-money machine running

A cheap currency helps finance the US tech boom. Washington is intervening because allies matter only when they are useful

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economy

Teen buys abandoned storage units and sells 'treasures' he finds inside—his side hustle brings in $135,000 a year

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Teen buys abandoned storage units and sells 'treasures' he finds inside—his side hustle brings in $135,000 a year

Michael Haskell started buying abandoned storage units and selling their contents while still in high school through his business Mike's Unique Treasures.

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economy

National average gas prices hit record high for a calendar year

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National average gas prices hit record high for a calendar year

The national average price of gas is at its highest level ever for this late in the calendar year amid the Trump administration’s efforts to ease elevated prices.

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Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Near Three-Month Low as U.S.-Iran Deal in Doubt

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Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Near Three-Month Low as U.S.-Iran Deal in Doubt

Traffic is about 90% lower than the daily average of 130 ships that transited Hormuz before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

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economy

How much interest will a $15,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year?

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How much interest will a $15,000 high-yield savings account earn over the next year?

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Third Trump Gulf of America Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Auction Draws Weak Bidding

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Third Trump Gulf of America Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Auction Draws Weak Bidding

The Trump administration held its third offshore lease sale for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of America, drawing weaker bidding and less than a third of the revenue generated from the first auction last year.

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economy

What happens after you miss three credit card payments?

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What happens after you miss three credit card payments?

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Social Security 2027 COLA estimate is shrinking as inflation cools. Here's what to know.

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Social Security 2027 COLA estimate is shrinking as inflation cools. Here's what to know.

August 12, 2026 / 11:41 AM EDT / CBS News

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economy

US credit card debt climbs to $1.26tn, nearing last year’s record high

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US credit card debt climbs to $1.26tn, nearing last year’s record high

Mortgage and student loan balances saw 'small decline' with increases elsewhere, says post alongside Fed report

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economy

Inflation Just Fell Again. Is That Good News for Mortgage Rates?

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Inflation Just Fell Again. Is That Good News for Mortgage Rates?

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