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An 18-month CD can still earn savers a substantial return, even in today’s slightly lower interest rate climate. imageBROKER/Firn “What’s the interest-earning potential?” That’s the question savers are always asking themselves before putting their money into a specific account type. And the answer, in recent years, was often “substantial.” Thanks to the highest inflation rate … Read more
There are multiple reasons why homeowners should lock in a home equity loan rate this June. Getty Images/iStockphoto When it comes to locking in an interest rate on a borrowing product, the timing can be difficult to get right. Wait too long and you risk having to pay more than you would have at an … Read more
Changing your online payment method from a credit card to a debit card could make sense now. Getty Images Using your credit card is often quick and effortless, providing an easy way to pay for everyday purchases and online shopping needs. And in the modern era, with credit card numbers being automatically saved to your … Read more
Before you invest in an annuity, you may want to know how much your monthly payments could be with this retirement product. PHIL LEO/Getty Images When it comes to retirement planning, everyone has their own goals in mind, but one thing nearly everyone wants is predictable income. And, at a time when the stock market … Read more
The man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials and other counts. The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago. He is also charged with causing the death of a person through the … Read more
Bernard Kerik, who served as New York City’s police commissioner on 9/11 and later pleaded guilty to tax fraud before being pardoned, has died. He was 69. FBI Director Kash Patel said that Kerik’s death Thursday came after an unspecified “private battle with illness.” Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who tapped Kerik as a bodyguard for … Read more
The Emmy Award-winning “CBS News Sunday Morning” is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. “Sunday Morning” also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY: “O for a muse of fire”: The modern appeal of ShakespeareWhy are the plays of … Read more
Meta has removed a number of ads promoting “nudify” apps — AI tools used to create sexually explicit deepfakes using images of real people — after a CBS News investigation found hundreds of such advertisements on its platforms. “We have strict rules against non-consensual intimate imagery; we removed these ads, deleted the Pages responsible for … Read more
While it remains unclear what prompted the fatal shooting of Jonathan Joss, a Native American voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” police say they are looking into whether his sexual orientation played a role in his death. Joss’ husband has claimed it was a hate … Read more
The architects of Pride celebrations across the United States met six-figure challenges this year, owing to a corporate exodus in the spring that diminished their sponsorship funds, which they said would jeopardize future programming. Organizers are contending with serious budget shortfalls as Pride Month begins, and several reported 20% to 30% less corporate support than … Read more