Economy

Which states have the shortest statutes of limitations on credit card debt?

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Which states have the shortest statutes of limitations on credit card debt?

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5 months ago

economy

Trump eases Venezuela sanctions to boost oil supply and limit Iran disruptions

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Trump eases Venezuela sanctions to boost oil supply and limit Iran disruptions

U.S. companies will now be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas firm, as the Trump administration has moved to further ease sanctions on the country as part of its broader effort to ease crude oil supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran.

5 months ago

economy

Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices

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Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices

Move comes as president attempts to mitigate rising price of oil while carrying out war on Iran

5 months ago

economy

Trump waives Jones Act shipping rules for 60 days to steady oil market

liberal

Trump waives Jones Act shipping rules for 60 days to steady oil market

The Trump administration "remains committed to continuing to strengthen our critical supply chains" amid the Iran war, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

5 months ago

economy

Trump waives Jones Act in bid to stanch rise in oil prices

conservative

Trump waives Jones Act in bid to stanch rise in oil prices

President Donald Trump has waived the Jones Act, a law mandating that goods shipped between U.S. ports be carried only by American-built ships, in an effort to place downward pressure on elevated oil prices.

5 months ago

economy

What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 18, 2026?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 18, 2026?

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5 months ago

economy

USPS wants to raise first-class stamp price to as high as 95 cents

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USPS wants to raise first-class stamp price to as high as 95 cents

March 18, 2026 / 9:15 AM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

economy

At 25, she owned 5 rental properties, but says investing in real estate was her No. 1 money mistake: 'I was really naive'

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At 25, she owned 5 rental properties, but says investing in real estate was her No. 1 money mistake: 'I was really naive'

Investing in real estate can be one way to grow your money, but it requires significant research and dedication.

5 months ago

economy

G7 'not there yet' to release more oil reserves: French economy minister

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G7 'not there yet' to release more oil reserves: French economy minister

French economy minister Roland Lescure says G7 countries need to reserve stockpiles for other potential oil market shocks.

5 months ago

economy

It's not just oil: Aluminum prices have surged as Iran conflict chokes supply

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It's not just oil: Aluminum prices have surged as Iran conflict chokes supply

The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has upended the supply of aluminum in the Middle East, sending prices of the base metal skyrocketing.

5 months ago

economy

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually

liberal

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually

Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.

5 months ago

economy

A robust future? Why Brazil’s ‘bitter’ coffee is thriving as the climate crisis hits global crops

liberal

A robust future? Why Brazil’s ‘bitter’ coffee is thriving as the climate crisis hits global crops

Long seen as the poor relation to arabica, small growers in the Amazon are rebooting the more resilient robusta’s reputation

5 months ago

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