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.
Best cookware sets in 2023
Find high-performance options from Our Place, HexClad, Caraway and more.
The best luggage in 2023
From the best checked luggage and carry-ons to the best luggage sets, CBS Essentials has got your needs covered.
Patagonia Winter Sale: Save up to 40% on Patagonia fleeces, backpacks, kid's clothing and more
Shop the best deals on clothing, outdoor gear and more at the Patagonia Winter Sale.
This 12-piece Rachael Ray cookware set is almost half-off at Walmart right now
Save $89 on this 12-piece nonstick cookware set from Rachael Ray, plus shop more deals at Walmart.
Amazon just put the new Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet on sale for an unbeatable price
Shop the top deals this week at Amazon, including savings on Apple AirPods, iRobot Roombas, coffee makers and more.
Valentine's Day 2023 gift guide: What to get your wife this year
Shop the best V-day gift ideas for your wife, no matter your budget.
Valentine's Day 2023 gift guide: What to get your girlfriend this year
Shop the best V-day gift ideas for your girlfriend, no matter your budget.
Valentine's Day 2023 gift guide: Best Valentine's Day gifts for your partner
Shop the best V-day gift ideas for your partner, no matter your budget.
What is Galentine's Day? Plus the best Galentine's Day gifts and splurges
Learn more about the friendship holiday and shop the best Galentine's Day gift ideas.
The IRS is now accepting tax returns: How to do your taxes in 2023
Everything you need to know about filing taxes in 2023.
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Could this doorbell video help solve a murder?
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Terrell Abernathy had no idea when he rang Georgia Police Officer Seth Perrault's doorbell that the officer's wife was lying dead in the couple's bed from a gunshot wound, prosecutors say.
Oregon police seek torture suspect who allegedly had earlier Nevada captive
Investigators in Oregon say Benjamin Foster held his victim captive. His sentence in the Nevada case was cut way short due to a plea deal.
Brett Kavanaugh touts "great relations" among justices despite court's slow pace
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Jared Polis on Trump, 2024 and how to handle classified documents
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
Travelers opting for rail again as Amtrak expands options
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
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Travelers opting for rail again as Amtrak expands options
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
"Buy now, pay later" programs make it easy to rack up debt fast
The programs can be used on everything from groceries to weddings. But missing a payment could cost you.
Chipotle to hire 15,000 workers amid continuing labor shortage
Most restaurant operators say they don't have enough employees to meet customer demand, survey shows.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
Bed Bath & Beyond has defaulted on loans, inching closer to bankruptcy
The home goods chain has been searching for ways to stay afloat after a weak performance during the holiday season.
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Brett Kavanaugh touts "great relations" among justices despite court's slow pace
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Jared Polis on Trump, 2024 and how to handle classified documents
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
DeSantis may just have made the RNC chair race a lot more competitive
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
National Archives asks representatives of past six administrations to check for classified documents
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
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Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
FDA advisers vote to simplify COVID vaccines, retire original "monovalent" shots
Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.
FDA joins investigation into contaminated cough syrups that killed 300 kids
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
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Former monk who called Putin a "traitor" sentenced to 7 years in Russia
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
U.S. military operation kills ISIS facilitator in Somalia
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
U.S. labels Russia-backed Wagner Group as transnational criminal organization
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
FDA joins investigation into contaminated cough syrups that killed 300 kids
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
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Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez, father of TikTok duo Enkyboys, dies of colon cancer
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
Brianne Howey on possible "Ginny & Georgia" Season 3: "It's feeling positive"
"Ginny & Georgia" has been dominating the Netflix Top 10 list since Season 2 was released this month.
Gabrielle Union talks taking on "Truth Be Told" role as a sexual assault survivor
Union teams up with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer in the third season of the Apple TV+ show.
Paris Hilton announces birth of first baby
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
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BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
FBI disrupted Hive ransomware variant, Justice Dept announces
The ransomware group demanded over $130 million from over 1,500 victims in 80 countries.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Former monk who called Putin a "traitor" sentenced to 7 years in Russia
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
Could this doorbell video help solve a murder?
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Terrell Abernathy had no idea when he rang Georgia Police Officer Seth Perrault's doorbell that the officer's wife was lying dead in the couple's bed from a gunshot wound, prosecutors say.
Oregon police seek torture suspect who allegedly had earlier Nevada captive
Investigators in Oregon say Benjamin Foster held his victim captive. His sentence in the Nevada case was cut way short due to a plea deal.
What we know about Tyre Nichols' death
Authorities say they'll release video of Nichols' violent traffic stop Friday evening. Cities are preparing for possible protests.
5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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The Uplift: Piano prodigy
An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
1/26: Red and Blue
Biden's attorneys did not tell DOJ before searching Delaware house; Dr. David Agus answers your medical questions.
Senators seek access to Biden, Trump documents
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing for access to the documents found in the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and the moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the documents controversy.
Memphis police prepare for unrest
Five fired Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the death of Tyre Nichols, three days after he was arrested in a traffic stop. Keith Taylor, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College, joined CBS News to discuss police reform since the death of George Floyd.
U.S. GDP grew 2.9% in final quarter of 2022
The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.