Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
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Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
The investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats from Boar's Head continues, Eli Lilly is cutting the price of its weight loss drug Zepp and the number of "401k millionaires" is growing.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
"The American Dream of retirement is going to be a nightmare for too many Gen-Xers," one expert said.
More employees are tapping their nest eggs to cover financial emergencies, from medical care to avoiding eviction.
The fight over the nation's debt limit could have very real implications on everything from your 401(k) to Social Security.
Saving $1 million for retirement may sound like an impossible task that not many people have achieved.
According to personal finance website GoBankingRates.com, 42 percent of Americans polled said they have less than $10,000 saved for their eventual retirement.
SurePayroll's General Manager Andy Roe investigates why a majority of small businesses offer little to no retirement plan options.
Whether you're 25 or 55, you know you'll want to retire one day – and to retire in comfort you must save. These five simple steps can help you make a big difference in your efforts to reach retirement with lots of money in your retirement account.
Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.
A judge has upheld most aspects of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.
A judge has temporarily blocked full implementation of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.
The Michigan House has approved legislation ending state-provided health care coverage in retirement for new teachers but not a provision forcing them into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.
New teachers in Michigan still would get hybrid pensions under changes made to a teacher benefits bill.
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that would end pensions for newly-hired public school workers and instead give them 401-k's.
One investment expert recommends investors stay conservative in 2012.
Legislation aimed at reining in retiree benefit costs for Michigan state workers was approved Thursday by the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee.
If you're looking to lay blame for higher gas prices, you might want to look no further than your own 401k retirement account.
Click to view investment workshops for the month of February 2012.
Temperatures are just going to get colder tonight as wind chills drop and another Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Nearly $1,400 in groceries that included meat and liquor were confiscated after police tracked down a suspected thief at a Metro Detroit Kroger store.
A Southeast Michigan man will serve over 37 years in prison after a fatal road rage altercation that killed a delivery driver.
The president of the United Auto Workers, noting that Alex Pretti was also a labor union member, said Pretti was following his constitutional rights when he was killed in Minneapolis.
Federal authorities have confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took four people into custody earlier this week in Ypsilanti.
Temperatures are just going to get colder tonight as wind chills drop and another Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect.
The president of the United Auto Workers, noting that Alex Pretti was also a labor union member, said Pretti was following his constitutional rights when he was killed in Minneapolis.
Michigan mother, 56-year-old Christina Obermok, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to spending money on herself that was intended for a hockey team associated with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Dow's announcement comes after several other large corporations, from Amazon to UPS, said they plan to cut jobs.
Sean Grayson, the Illinois deputy convicted of second-degree murder in the Sonya Massey shooting, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans released their 2026 football schedule as both teams prepare for a season with new head coaches.
Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
When temperatures plummet, people will do anything to stay warm in their homes, but oftentimes, that comes at a risk.
Federal authorities have confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took four people into custody earlier this week in Ypsilanti.
Iron River native Nick Baumgartner is competing in his fifth Olympic Games. The 44-year-old snowboarder won his first Olympic gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The FBI executed a search warrant on Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking to take ballots in an investigation that a source told CBS News is linked to the 2020 presidential election.