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Kevin Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
3+ hour, 57+ min ago Top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said that President Trump's proposed $2,000 checks to Americans from tariff revenue would "have to be money that would be an appropriation," which would have to be approved by Congress. Kevin Hassett says $2,000 tariff…...
New data shows inflation easing as holiday season nears its end but job market weakening
4+ hour, 53+ min ago CBS News' Kristine Lazar has your Eye on Consumer Report. New data shows inflation easing as holiday season nears its end but job market weakening New data shows inflation easing as holiday season nears its end but job market weakening...
Top White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
4+ hour, 57+ min ago December 21, 2025 / 12:13 PM EST / CBS News Washington " Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress." "I would expect that in…...
How Americans grade the economy in 2025
5+ hour, 20+ min ago As 2025 wraps up, a new CBS News poll finds it's another in a string of years after the 2020 pandemic in which most Americans consistently voiced negative views about the economy amid ongoing concerns about costs -- a topic that looks poised…...
Here's how much ACA premiums would have risen this year without tax subsidies
2+ day, 1+ hour ago December 19, 2025 / 4:06 PM EST / CBS News Millions of Americans are bracing for higher health costs in 2026, as subsidies that help them pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire on December 31. Experts warn'that a failure in…...
How much interest will a $25,000 CD account earn in 2026?
2+ day, 2+ hour ago December 19, 2025 / 2:45 PM EST / CBS News The best way to determine the account's worth is by taking the time to calculate your interest earnings. So, how much interest will a $25,000 CD account earn in 2026? Below, we'll do the math. Start earning…...
How much will a $90,000 home equity loan cost monthly following the December Fed rate cut?
2+ day, 3+ hour ago December 19, 2025 / 1:16 PM EST / CBS News At the same time, your home is the collateral when borrowing equity. Fail to repay it as agreed to and you could jeopardize your homeownership. So it's critical that you first know your monthly costs,…...
How to get a mortgage rate in the 5% range for 2026
2+ day, 6+ hour ago December 19, 2025 / 10:38 AM EST / CBS News So, how can you actually get a mortgage rate in the 5% range for the new year? Below, we'll break down three ways to know now. Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers…...
New poll suggests Americans are concerned with the high costs of the holidays
2+ day, 8+ hour ago A recent CBS News poll shows many Americans are concerned about the high costs of holiday shopping. Lori Bettinger, the president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News with more details. New poll suggests Americans are concerned with the high costs of…...
Breaking down the November CPI report
2+ day, 19+ hour ago Geoeconomics correspondent Erin Delmore joins CBS News to discuss the latest numbers on inflation. Breaking down the November CPI report Breaking down the November CPI report...