Mortgage rates dip below 6% for the first time in years. Here’s what it means for home buyers. – CBS News Watch CBS News For the first time since 2022, 30-year mortgage rates dropped below 6%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what it means for home buyers and those looking to refinance. Source … Read more
Tax refunds are shaping up to be supersized in 2026, thanks to the “big, beautiful bill” signed into law last summer by President Trump. And many Americans already have plans for how to use that money, according to new findings from Bank of America Global Research The most common use of tax refunds — often the … Read more
Chances are, you’ve seen people trying out vibration plates all over your social feeds. The buzzy workout devices vibrate when you stand on them and experts previously told me they cause your muscles to tighten and relax repeatedly to keep your balance, which can make muscles work harder and help you achieve better balance. If … Read more
A $50,000 deposit into a CD or high-yield savings account could prove to be a lucrative choice this year. BanksPhotos/Getty Images Even after the impact of decades-high inflation in recent years and an elevated interest rate climate that still has a long way to cool further, $50,000 represents a sizable sum of money saved. And … Read more
Samsung announced new smartphones and earbuds today, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The brand launches new phones and earbuds in February, having done so consistently for over five years now. All the new products are available for pre-order today, and launch officially on March 11th. I’ve covered Samsung and its … Read more
President Trump said during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night that he wants to fix a “gross disparity” in America’s retirement system by creating new accounts for the roughly 56 million Americans who lack an employer-sponsored savings plan. “[H]alf of all of working Americans still do not have access to a retirement … Read more
When you’re no longer working, serious market swings can be genuinely dangerous to your finances. Javier Ghersi/Getty Images The stock market has experienced significant ebbs and flows over the past year, with everything from tech innovations to new federal policies driving volatility, and there have been lots of wins and losses as a result. But … Read more
If you’re one of the many people with acid reflux, then you know the irritation that comes with symptoms like heart burn and chest pain, and how much they affect everyday tasks like eating and sleeping. In fact, when you go to bed, you probably notice those symptoms become even more apparent, which is why … Read more
Washington — President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, laying out his agenda for the year ahead and touting his accomplishments since returning to office. The address comes days after the Supreme Court ruled he does not have the authority to impose sweeping … Read more
Questions about what the federal government may know about extraterrestrial life in the cosmos — or possibly even here on Earth — have inspired imaginations, conspiracy theories, sci-fi literature and blockbuster films. Answers to some of those questions could finally become public after President Trump’s call last week for the release of files related to UFOs or any “alien … Read more