Now's the time to change your passwords
Consider it a vital New Year's resolution you can accomplish before the ball even drops
Your Holiday Financial Guide
How banking moves now can make 2017 holidays merrier
Automating savings, avoiding fees, and getting a one-year CD are good ways to prep for next year's holiday spending
Use the holidays to plot your course on college debt
The year-end is a great time to work out your family's college selection strategy, especially how to pay
Four questions to ask before throwing out a product box
Sometimes it's useful to save the nice packaging your new device came in – and sometimes it's just hoarding
What to do with unwanted gift cards
Staring at a gift card you'll probably never use? You have options, from regifting it to selling it to donating it to charity
Last-minute gift ideas, vetted by Consumer Reports
Still shopping? Then you'll want to choose something reliable and safe -- and recommended by a sensible and impartial source
What's the best way to consolidate holiday debt?
Store credit cards come with high rates -- here are pros and cons of two alternatives: balance transfers and personal loans
5 smart saving strategies for 2017
As interest rates rise, it’s time think about how to make the most from your cash in the coming year
5 year-end moves to shrink your tax bill
No matter how busy you are during the holidays, it will pay to set aside some time to take care of tax business
Avoid these digital-safety pitfalls while traveling
Getting hacked or infected with malware when you travel can take the joy out of the holidays
Last-minute tech gifts
If you got a late start on your Christmas shopping, don't worry. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with some ideas for last-minute tech gifts you can snag in time for the holidays.
Can't chase that store credit? These apps do it for you
Many stores credit the difference between new price and old if shoppers produce receipts in time -- and there are apps for that
6 top food boxes for the holidays and beyond
Look for variety and taste when picking a meal-subscription service to give to friends, family or yourself
The challenge of last-minute holiday travel
It’s the toughest time to find flights and hotels for unplanned excursions, but it’s not impossible if you know some tricks
7 year-end tax moves to consider now
Just a few weeks are left in 2016, but that’s still enough time to take some steps that will cut your tax bill
Gift-giving at work: Do’s and don’ts
Here are some guidelines for avoiding potentially awkward workplace encounters during the holidays
20 top tech products for the holidays
Here’s help from Best Buy for cutting through the clutter of possible tech gifts, from virtual reality gear to hairdryers
That “missed delivery” notice may be a holiday scam
It's a seasonal twist on fraudsters' attempts to get you to part with your valuable personal information
Looking for the perfect gift? Here’s what not to buy
Here's expert advice on how to keep your gifts from being among the millions that get returned every year
9 ways to save on your holiday display
These talented decorators have some savvy tips for decking the halls without breaking the bank
Are you paying too much for your Christmas tree?
With holiday tree prices on the rise in some parts of the U.S., here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay
10 cool holiday gifts for the geeks on your list
From Batman boxers to a build-your-own robot, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the geekiest stuff out there
Coping with charities’ pleas during the holidays
Even as the pressure builds to give something to some group, it always pays to do your homework first
Give a gift card -- but only as a last resort
Too often, gift cards are what you give when you don’t have a clue about what makes the recipient tick
Holiday travel gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for someone who's always on the move? Mark Murphy, president of travAlliancemedia, joins CBSN with the best travel gifts this season.
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White House campaign advice to jobless: "Find something new"
The campaign is facing criticisms of tone deafness as 18 million adults remain jobless during the coronavirus pandemic.
For ex-cons, a new chance at Paycheck Protection loans
Business owners with prior criminal convictions are now landing emergency loans after previously being barred.
Quest says COVID-19 test results now take 7 days on average
"Soaring demand" for coronavirus tests is leading to longer turnaround times, screening company warns.
Zappos tries selling 1 shoe instead of pair
Customers can buy a single shoe, or a pair in two different sizes, in response to feedback from shoppers.
Kroger will no longer give change in coins amid shortage
Grocery stores are low on change, with the U.S. Mint producing less coinage due to the coronavirus.
LA Apparel's factory shut after 300 contract coronavirus
After reopening as an essential business to make face masks, retailer closes after four employees died of COVID-19.
Best Buy to require all customers to wear masks
Electronics retailer joins a handful of stores that require face coverings as coronavirus cases surge across U.S.
What happens if you don't file a tax return?
There's no time limit for the IRS to go after taxes it's owed if someone hasn't filed a return.
Trump "not interested" in talking to China about trade
President Trump said China "hit us with the plague" after their previous trade deal was signed.
Delta lost $5.7 billion in last quarter as recovery stalls
CEO Ed Bastian predicts it will take years for the airline to rebound, with passenger counts down more than 90%.
Nearly 60 hand sanitizers potentially toxic, FDA warns
Disinfectant products that contain wood alcohol are linked to blindness and fatalities, federal safety watchdog says.
Unemployment benefits: Do you have to pay taxes on them?
Almost 1 in 3 jobless workers mistakenly believe their unemployment benefits are tax-free.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
Trump's threat to cut school funding does little to sway state officials
The federal government provides a small fraction of revenues that fund public schools, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
23 million Americans could soon face evictions
1 in 5 U.S. renters in jeopardy as extra federal unemployment benefits run out and eviction moratoriums come to an end.
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France gives health care workers "historic" pay raises
"I just wish it didn't take a pandemic for us to be seen and heard," one health care worker said.
Trump "not interested" in talking to China about trade
President Trump said China "hit us with the plague" after their previous trade deal was signed.
ICE reverses controversial rule for foreign students
The guidance would've barred foreign students from participating in online-only coursework during the fall semester.
Trump announces new executive order on trade with Hong Kong
Trump announced that he signed legislation sanctioning China for suppressing freedoms in Hong Kong.
Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
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Ivanka Trump tweet featuring can of Goya beans sparks backlash
The tweet from the president's daughter includes Goya's slogan "If it's Goya, it has to be good" in both English and in Spanish.
Some California students won't be required to wear masks this fall
Officials are urging people to practice social distancing and wear face masks as coronavirus spikes in California, but the Orange County Board of Education said social distancing is "not necessary" for its students and wearing masks is "not based on science."
87 arrested at Kentucky AG's house during Breonna Taylor protest
All 87 protesters were charged with Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process, a class D felony.
First coronavirus vaccine tested in U.S. moves forward
Nearly two dozen possible COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of testing around the world. Candidates from China and Britain's Oxford University also are entering final testing stages.
LA County has more coronavirus cases than Canada, mayor says
Garcetti also emphasized that if the county was an "independent country" it would "have the 20th most cases in the world."
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Jeff Sessions loses Alabama Senate runoff to Tommy Tuberville
Tuberville will take on Democrat Doug Jones in November.
Kansas Congressman Steve Watkins charged with voter fraud
Watkins, who represents Kansas' 2nd district, now faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump talks to CBS News
President Trump said the killing of George Floyd was "terrible" but appeared to bristle when asked why Black Americans are "still dying at the hands of law enforcement in this country."
Former Trump doctor wins congressional runoff in Texas
Despite increasing coronavirus cases,early turnout for a runoff election is high.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital
The 87-year-old justice is being treated for a possible infection.
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Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake
The announcement concludes an extensive search for Rivera's body, which began after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a pontoon boat the pair had rented.
Vanity Fair debuts first cover by a Black photographer
Dario Calmese made history as the magazine's first Black cover photographer in its 106-year existence.
"Glee" creators to establish college fund for Naya Rivera's son
In an emotional statement, the creators said they are "heartbroken over the loss" of Rivera.
Co-stars and fans remember Naya Rivera after her death at age 33
The remains of actress Naya Rivera — known for her role as a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy "Glee" — were found after days of searching at a California lake.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
Marines help battle COVID-19 through cutting-edge study
It's one of COVID-19's many mysteries: why do young people more easily neutralize the virus?
Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
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Marines help battle COVID-19 through cutting-edge study
It's one of COVID-19's many mysteries: why do young people more easily neutralize the virus?
Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan
Biden says the plan will create "millions" of jobs and move the U.S. closer to a carbon-free future.
Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
Death Valley sets record for planet's hottest temperature in years
The brutal heat wave baking the Southwest and lower Plains states is going to move east and north to engulf much of the nation this week.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
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Some California students won't be required to wear masks this fall
Officials are urging people to practice social distancing and wear face masks as coronavirus spikes in California, but the Orange County Board of Education said social distancing is "not necessary" for its students and wearing masks is "not based on science."
First coronavirus vaccine tested in U.S. moves forward
Nearly two dozen possible COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of testing around the world. Candidates from China and Britain's Oxford University also are entering final testing stages.
LA County has more coronavirus cases than Canada, mayor says
Garcetti also emphasized that if the county was an "independent country" it would "have the 20th most cases in the world."
France gives health care workers "historic" pay raises
"I just wish it didn't take a pandemic for us to be seen and heard," one health care worker said.
Marines help battle COVID-19 through cutting-edge study
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Best Buy to require all customers to wear masks
Electronics retailer joins a handful of stores that require face coverings as coronavirus cases surge across U.S.
Trump "not interested" in talking to China about trade
President Trump said China "hit us with the plague" after their previous trade deal was signed.
Delta lost $5.7 billion in last quarter as recovery stalls
CEO Ed Bastian predicts it will take years for the airline to rebound, with passenger counts down more than 90%.
Nearly 60 hand sanitizers potentially toxic, FDA warns
Disinfectant products that contain wood alcohol are linked to blindness and fatalities, federal safety watchdog says.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
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Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty, judge denies bail
Maxwell appeared in a video court hearing in New York City.
"Horrific spike" in fatal violence against transgender community
At least 21 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed so far in 2020, according to advocates.
Fired hospital aide pleads guilty to murder in patients' deaths
Reta Mays faced seven charges of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of veterans at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center.
Ghislaine Maxwell tried to flee during arrest, prosecutors say
British socialite allegedly ignored the orders of FBI agents during her arrest on sex-trafficking charges.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
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Stunning video from space shows comet soaring past Earth
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
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The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Spectacular photos capture Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.