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What to know about Texas’ personal finance class requirement
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (759+ words) Julie Harris teaches a personal financial literacy and economics class at Skyline High School in March in Dallas. The Class of 2030 will be required to learn how to budget, save, invest, and more. A personal financial literacy class aims to…...
3 silver investing moves beginners should make this October
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (402+ words) October 15, 2025 / 2:53 PM EDT / CBS News While much attention has been paid to the record-breaking price run gold has been on, silver has been making significant gains this year, too. Before getting started, however, it's important to remember that precious metal…...
These 3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (900+ words) Updated on: February 24, 2026 / 11:27 PM EST / CBS News President Trump gave his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, during which he addressed, among other topics, the economy — an urgent topic of concern for millions of Americans who say they're…...
Number of college loan defaults soar in Texas and the nation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (307+ words) College borrowers in default have ballooned to a national record 9.2 million – up by 4.2 million since April 2025. In Texas, 878,000 are in default, the most of any state. In total, around 878,000 Texans are in default due to college loans. That’s up by…...
CD account moves savers should make with inflation rising again
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (430+ words) June 10, 2026 / 3:03 PM EDT / CBS News Before getting started now, though, there are some specific CD account moves that savers should carefully consider with inflation rising again. Below, we'll break down three specific ones. Start by seeing how much interest you…...
Federal student loan changes go into effect July 1. Here are 4 questions borrowers need to ask now.
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (238+ words) June 5, 2026 / 10:54 AM EDT / CBS News In turn, this is an important time to take stock of where you stand. Whether you're actively repaying your loans, exploring ways to lower your monthly payments or simply trying to understand how the changes…...
What's the minimum you're required to withdraw from a $750,000 retirement account?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (411+ words) June 3, 2026 / 1:09 PM EDT / CBS News How much are you required to withdraw each year if you have a $750,000 balance in your retirement account, though? And what else should you consider in terms of your retirement plans right now? That's what…...
Can inherited debt impact your Social Security benefits?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) May 29, 2026 / 12:16 PM EDT / CBS News After all, our Social Security retirement benefits are largely protected from private creditors, but carrying certain types of debt in retirement can be risky. That, in turn, begs the question of whether inherited debt can…...
What proof do banks require to protect Social Security funds?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (324+ words) May 28, 2026 / 1:58 PM EDT / CBS News For example, when a levy hits, banks are required to take steps to identify protected funds. However, that process depends on what information the bank has, how it's formatted, and in some cases, what documentation…...
Trump Accounts app launches today. Here's what to know.
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (420+ words) Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 10:02 AM EDT / CBS News Americans can download the Trump Accounts app starting today, as part of the rollout of a new federal program to help children save money before they reach adulthood. The app will allow parents…...