What is the average cost of a central air conditioning unit?

Your home size, unit efficiency and installation complexity can all influence the final cost of a central AC unit. JJ Gouin/Getty Images Most homeowners know they’ll eventually need to replace at least some of the major components of their home. Roofs wear out over time, especially in areas with severe weather, and water heaters fail. …

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How much interest can a 6-month CD earn now?

A 6-month CD account could be worth opening for many savers this June. Muhammad Labib Adilah/Getty Images A certificate of deposit account has multiple advantages for savers in today’s economy. For starters, the account comes with an elevated interest rate of around 4% right now. That makes it exponentially more profitable than a traditional savings …

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What’s a good mortgage interest rate this June?

Searching for low mortgage interest rates has become more challenging for borrowers in recent months. Pakorn Supajitsoontorn/Getty Images Mortgage interest rates declined by around a full percentage point in 2025. At 7.04% in January 2025, according to historical FreddieMac data, the average rate on a 30-year term fell to 6.06% by January 15, 2026. And that …

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China’s Xi Jinping makes rare visit to North Korea

China’s Xi Jinping makes rare visit to North Korea – CBS News Watch CBS News Chinese President Xi Jinping received a red carpet welcome on a rare visit to North Korea ahead of a two-day summit. CBS News’ Anna Coren has more.