Why your credit cards shouldn't retire when you do
Retirees risk damaging their credit scores in retirement by reducing or eliminating their use of credit cards
Eye on America: Retirement
Back to school: College towns woo retirees
As baby boomers leave the workforce and decide where to live, more retirement communities are springing up near colleges and universities
Back to the future technology spurs adults to save for retirement
An algorithm that visualizes your older self has been proven to motivate people to put away more money for the future
Don't use your 401(k) as a piggybank
Americans are increasingly using their retirement funds as a source for emergency cash -- big mistake
Data shows retirees better off today than 1950
For retirees, the "good old days" weren't nearly as golden as many seem to believe
Simply contributing to your 401(k) won’t guarantee you a secure retirement
Simply contributing to your 401(k) won’t guarantee you a secure retirement. CBS MoneyWatch contributor and financial advisor Ray Martin shares savings mistakes you need to avoid.
Biggest 401(k) mistakes and how to avoid them
Simply joining your 401(k) plan at work and contributing regularly won't ensure a secure retirement
Record cutbacks at Social Security as retirement claims surge
New report finds Social Security offices closing and services being slashed even as the system juggles more beneficiaries than ever before
Will you need long-term care insurance?
As we live longer, more people will need costly help later on, but it doesn't necessarily mean you should buy a policy for that
Finding a job when you're over 50
It's not easy, but by avoiding certain pitfalls and targeting the right opportunities, you can improve your chances
Successful retirees: The teacher and the jeweler
Plenty of savings is just one ingredient for a happy retirement, this California couple shows
Why all IRA choices aren't created equal
Should you go for a Roth or a traditional plan? Depending on your age and income, there may be a clear winner
Most Americans struggle to save for retirement
Anxiety is on the rise, as many find it hard to put money away while keeping up with the bills, CBS News poll finds
Reverse mortgages may be ready for a revival
After they took a hit during the recession, seniors are once again considering them; some new protections are available, as well
Could Social Security go bankrupt?
Program is cornerstone of retirement for millions of Americans; what's down the road for it?
The crisis in state pension plans
The fiscal health of state pension plans is terrible -- and getting worse
How making your own rules can change your view of retirement
Maria Gamb quit her corporate gig to start her own business, and now sees retirement in a whole new light
It's not your father's retirement anymore
The definition of retirement is changing as the dream of leisure-filled "golden years" moves beyond the reach of most Americans
Self-employed cobbler walks difficult path to retirement
Like many entrepreneurs, shoe-repair shop owner Giovanni Perrupato has found it difficult to save money for retirement while juggling family and business costs
Top 10 beach towns for retirees
See 10 of the best places to retire to if living by the beach is your dream
5 dangerous scams targeting seniors
Good manners and social media can make seniors susceptible to a range of financial rip-offs -- here's how to avoid getting burned
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Think twice before taking a loan from your 401(k)
It's tempting for cash-strapped investors to borrow against their retirement savings, but that's a dangerous move for most folks
How to retire in your thirties without winning the lottery
Marc Hardekopf retired in 2013 at the age of 36. Here's how he pulled it off
How fees and employer tinkering eat away your 401(k)
Saving for retirement is hard enough, so workers must make sure they don't lose precious dollars to not-so-obvious costs
Planning for retirement in your 60s
Now's the time to draw up a thorough -- and honest -- plan that covers the essentials, like where you'll live and medical costs
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Live Updates: 1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store employee was killed in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
DA calls for review after cop breaks 73-year-old's arm during arrest
Body cam video showed an officer forcing Karen Garner to the ground and restraining her arms behind her back.
PGA Tour releases new rules for players getting COVID-19 tests
Players and staff will be required to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arriving at tournament.
23 candidates vie for Texas House seat in special election
The crowded May race, with 23 candidates, could give Republicans an early look at Trump's staying power in the GOP.
Apple "Spring Loaded" event may include AirTags and other big reveals
The company could also show off new coin-sized adhesive tracking devices that can be placed on objects and children.
Biden says he's praying for "the right verdict" in Chauvin trial
The president said that he is "praying the verdict is the right verdict, which is — I think it's overwhelming, in my view."
FedEx gunman visited white supremacist websites
When his mother called police, worried about his behavior after purchasing a gun, Hole told them he didn't want anyone to see what was on his computer.
Meet the world's first vegan, carbon-neutral pro sports team
The Forest Green Rovers' uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year's uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds.
Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
Grizzly bear kills guide outside Yellowstone National Park
The 420-pound bear was later shot and killed when it charged wildlife workers investigating the attack.
Chauvin's fate in the hands of the jury: "The world is watching"
Prosecutors argued Derek Chauvin squeezed the life out of George Floyd while the defense argued the former cop acted reasonably.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
FedEx shooting puts spotlight on "red flag" laws
The order would have forced Brandon Scott Hole to appear before a judge to determine if he should be allowed to possess firearms.
Cities brace for violence as Derek Chauvin verdict looms
Minneapolis and other cities across the country are increasing security as the jury deliberates.
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Russia restricts airspace near Ukraine amid wargames in the Black Sea
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Table Mountain wildfire burns historic University of Cape Town library
Firefighters were battling "extreme circumstances" for a 3rd day to put out the blaze on the slopes of the iconic South African mountain.
Longtime president of Chad killed battling rebels, military says
Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
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Live Updates: 1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store employee was killed in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
DA calls for review after cop breaks 73-year-old's arm during arrest
Body cam video showed an officer forcing Karen Garner to the ground and restraining her arms behind her back.
PGA Tour releases new rules for players getting COVID-19 tests
Players and staff will be required to provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arriving at tournament.
23 candidates vie for Texas House seat in special election
The crowded May race, with 23 candidates, could give Republicans an early look at Trump's staying power in the GOP.
Apple "Spring Loaded" event may include AirTags and other big reveals
The company could also show off new coin-sized adhesive tracking devices that can be placed on objects and children.
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Most Americans Want Recreational Use of Marijuana Legal in Their State
Six in 10 think people convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses where it's legal should have those convictions removed.
23 candidates vie for Texas House seat in special election
The crowded May race, with 23 candidates, could give Republicans an early look at Trump's staying power in the GOP.
Biden says he's praying for "the right verdict" in Chauvin trial
The president said that he is "praying the verdict is the right verdict, which is — I think it's overwhelming, in my view."
U.S. ambassador to Russia returning to Washington for "consultations"
Sullivan's return to Washington comes after President Biden announced sweeping sanctions against Russia for election interference and the SolarWinds hack.
Green New Deal set to be reintroduced by Markey and Ocasio-Cortez
The last iteration of the joint resolution was a climate protection wish list for progressives and became a prime point of attack for conservatives.
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12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
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Top basketball recruit Chet Holmgren heading to Gonzaga Bulldogs
The 7-foot, 190-pound center is also considered a favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
"Real World" star says a lot has changed in 30 years, but this hasn't
"Our show was Rodney King, L.A. riots, rebellion — our show now, we literally had the insurrection of January 6 and we have this Derek Chauvin trial happening," Kevin Powell said Monday on CBSN.
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Apple "Spring Loaded" event may include AirTags and other big reveals
The company could also show off new coin-sized adhesive tracking devices that can be placed on objects and children.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Amazon threatened layoffs during union drive, labor group says
Union that led failed campaign to organize Amazon warehouse workers claims company used "blatantly illegal conduct."
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All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
CBS News Poll - Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Tyrannosaurs may have been social carnivores, not loner predators
Discovery in Utah of third mass grave site of the ferocious creatures may lend credence to the theory, but not all researchers agree.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
After child's death, feds warn against using Peloton treadmill
Consumer Product Safety Commission cites a fatality and 38 other cases of kids and a pet injured by exercise equipment.
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Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Teacher raised $41K to help others. He now owes $16K to IRS
Situation highlights pitfalls of fundraising through online services like Facebook rather than an IRS-approved charity.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
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Live Updates: 1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store employee was killed in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
Florida signs "anti-rioting, pro-law enforcement" bill into law
Opponents call the bill racist, saying that it seeks to fix a problem that doesn't actually exist in Florida.
FedEx shooting puts spotlight on "red flag" laws
The order would have forced Brandon Scott Hole to appear before a judge to determine if he should be allowed to possess firearms.
Cities brace for violence as Derek Chauvin verdict looms
Minneapolis and other cities across the country are increasing security as the jury deliberates.
Nevada killer seeks firing squad over lethal injection
Zane Michael Floyd says it would be more humane. His lawyers say it's not a delaying tactic. He shot four people to death in 1999.
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Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
New study challenges laws of physics
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
NASA astronaut returns safely to Earth after six months in space
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
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Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Asia's coal usage challenges climate efforts
The White House is hosting a summit this week with global leaders to address carbon emission reduction. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN on the key role of coal-dependent countries such as China and Japan in the climate change fight.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Book explores Nancy Pelosi's political career
"Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power" is a new biography that goes inside some of the biggest political moments of the past several years. Author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what she learned and some of the most surprising moments from her interviews with the House Speaker.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.