A debt forgiveness agreement may cut down your balance, but you should know how these deals work first. amnarj2006/Getty Images Today's economic landscape is tough for most Americans, but may be especially rough for borrowers. Household debt is sitting at... See more
While paying for expert debt negotiations can save some money in the long run, the fees aren't insignificant. Muhammad Aqib/Getty Images Debt has become an increasingly expensive problem to carry over the last few years. While borrowing costs have largely... See more
If you have $10,000 ready to deposit, it could earn a substantial amount of interest in the right CD account. PATCHARIN SAENLAKON/Getty Images Most savers assume the safest place for a five-figure sum is wherever it already is — a checking account, a low-... See more
A $250,000 deposit into the right CD account could translate into hefty interest earnings over the course of a year. Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images For savers with a substantial amount of cash on hand, the question isn't just whether they should take steps... See more
How much money can a smart thermostat realistically save during a heat wave? CBS News Follow Angelica Leicht Wed, July 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM UTC Add us on Google Wed, July 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM UTC A smart thermostat could lower your electric bill, but the po... See more
