How to create a well-rounded estate plan
Two out of three U.S. adults do not have a will or other estate planning documents, according to a Caring.com survey
A Rich Retirement
How to maximize your retirement savings goals
With the delay of the tax filing deadline this year, you can contribute to your traditional or Roth IRA accounts until May 17. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how to make the most of your retirement savings.
Get your retirement planning back on track
Millions of Americans are seeing their finances taking serious hits because of the pandemic, and some people are looking to withdraw money from their retirement funds. Daniel Geltrude, founder and managing partner at financial consulting firm Geltrude & Company, joins CBSN to discuss how you can get your retirement planning back on track.
Women, minorities pushed into early retirement
CBS MoneyWatch spoke to The New School's retirement expert, labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci, about why women and workers of color are more likely to be forced into early retirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
1 in 4 millennials raiding 401(k)s early to pay debt
A generation defined by high levels of debt often thinks paying off credit cards and student loans trumps saving for retirement
Medicare and Social Security on insolvency paths, report warns
The bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans are in shaky financial shape, report shows
Adult children are costing parents their retirements
Half of American parents are skimping on retirement savings to support their adult children. Here's why that's bad
House passes bill that would bring major changes to U.S. retirement system
The bipartisan bill would allow more small businesses to help with retirement plans, help contribute and pay off loans and let parents use retirement money to help with childcare
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
Retirement planning tips for every working generation
Workers at every age should try to set aside some of their earnings for retirement, said CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger
How to make the most of your investments
Investing can seem intimidating when you have no background information or resources, but it may be more accessible than you think. Something as simple as a 401(k) or IRA can lead to greater retirement earnings than using a traditional savings account. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined CBSN with more on how to make the most out of your investments.
Costly financial mistake: Not having a will
In our Eye on Money series, we are looking at costly mistakes people make with their finances. Failing to have a will is one of the biggest errors you can make. Fifty-eight percent of American adults have not prepared estate planning documents, according to Caring.com. We spoke to a Massachusetts woman who could lose the home she has lived in for most of her life because her step-father did not leave a will. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger, who writes about the importance of having a will in "The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money," joins "CBS This Morning" to offer practical tips.
How to make the most of your 401(k) plan
Your chances of having enough savings set aside by retirement time are much greater if you follow these tips
Here are 2019's higher limits for retirement savings accounts
The IRS has raised its annual contribution maximums for 401(k)s, IRAs, and health savings accounts
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
BlackRock president talks retirement savings
A new survey by the investment giant BlackRock suggests tens of millions of Americans still haven't started saving for their retirement. Only 52 percent of women say they've begun to put money away, compared to 61 percent of men. Americans who have a retirement savings plan say they feel a greater sense of well-being. BlackRock president Rob Kapito joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the state of retirement savings.
Retirement out of reach for millions
Tom Coomer, 80, is just one of nearly 10 million Americans over 65 still working. He was working as a machinist when his plant closed down, just one year shy of getting his full pension. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has his story.
Americans forced to work longer
Many Americans are forced to hold off on their retirement, working past 65. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor to explain why people are working longer, and what they can do to secure their financial future.
Bankrupt baby boomers
A new study reveals a jarring truth for baby boomers. Instead of retirement and relaxation, many are facing bankruptcy. More than 12 percent of those who file for bankruptcy protection are over 65, a figure that was just over 2 percent in 1991.
The new work trend: "Unretirement"
A new survey finds workers who retired are coming back to the workforce, many times in a completely different career. Katie Aupperle from KXJB-TV reports from Fargo, North Dakota.
Using your tax refund to fund your retirement
With the tax filing deadline less than a month away, the IRS has already handled more than 67 million returns. More than 55 million will get a refund, with the average return just over $3,000. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the best ways to use that money when it comes to planning for retirement.
Planning for early retirement
Planning for retirement can be stressful, especially if you plan on retiring early. The dream of early retirement can mean years of saving and making sacrifices. President and founder of Nicholas Wealth Management, David Nicholas, joins CBSN to discuss tips on how to retire before the average age.
Tax refund tips
Many people admit they don't save enough for retirement, but it's never too late to invest in the future. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how your tax refund could be a good jumping off point.
Planning a retirement budget
If you're like most Americans, you may be stressing about having enough money for retirement. There are many factors at play when trying to make our savings work. Economist Michael Szanto joins CBSN with tips on how to make your money last once you retire.
Best deals on LG OLED TVs on Amazon ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Don't wait for Prime Day 2022 -- these top-rated, 4K smart TVs from LG are on sale today.
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Shop smart fridges from Samsung, Miele, LG and more right now.
High tech and innovative gear for your next camping vacation
This selection of high-tech gear and gadgets will majorly upgrade your next camping trip.
Hydro Flask, Nalgene, Yeti and more: The trendiest and best water bottles for hot summer days
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Best cooling sheets, pillows and mattresses to keep you sweat-free this summer
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Shop the best Bosch dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves and more on Amazon right now.
What you need to know about the new Amazon Fire 7 tablet, announced today
Pre-order the 2022 Amazon Fire 7 tablet now, out on June 29.
10 binge-worthy shows on Showtime
From "Yellowjackets" to "Billions," there's plenty of golden-age entertainment to check out on Showtime.
Best deals on SodaStream on Amazon ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Find deals on SodaStream machines and drink mixes now, ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2022.
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'
The first all-winners season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" is nearly here. Here's how to follow all the drama.
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Don't lift Trump's contempt order yet, says New York attorney general
New York Attorney General Letitia James wants information from two Trump assistants before the former president is cleared of an April 25 contempt ruling.
The former Army colonel in charge of searching for Supreme Court leaker
Gail Curley is the Supreme Court's 11th Marshal and the second woman to hold the post.
Watch Live: Testimony continues in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
McCormick sues over counting mail ballots in Pennsylvania Senate race
The lawsuit asks the state's Commonwealth Court to require counties to promptly count mail-in ballots that lack a required handwritten date on the return envelope.
Surgeon testifies Johnny Depp's hand injury was likely not from a bottle
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
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These U.S. companies are still doing business in Russia
Starbucks and McDonald's are leaving, but other food chains and American companies are "digging in," Yale professor says.
Property taxes too high? Here's how to appeal your tax bill.
U.S. counties and cities are reassessing property values as home prices soar, leading to bigger tax bills for some.
In these locations, gas costs more than the U.S. minimum wage
A handful of gas stations are charging $7.25 or more for a gallon of gas as fuel prices hit another record.
Older Americans scammed out of $1.7 billion in 2021, FBI says
Older Americans were scammed out of $1.7 billion in 2021, according to the FBI.
U.S. drivers holding onto their vehicles longer than ever
The average car on the road today is 12 years and 2 months old — a record — amid limited vehicle supplies.
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The former Army colonel in charge of searching for Supreme Court leaker
Gail Curley is the Supreme Court's 11th Marshal and the second woman to hold the post.
McCormick sues over counting mail ballots in Pennsylvania Senate race
The lawsuit asks the state's Commonwealth Court to require counties to promptly count mail-in ballots that lack a required handwritten date on the return envelope.
Judge who delivered first acquittals in Jan. 6 cases set to oversee another trial
Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, ruled on two separate misdemeanor cases where defendants were found not guilty of most charges.
Bush political dynasty tested in Texas runoff, and other races to watch
In Alabama, former President Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in the Senate race.
Georgia primary pits Pence-endorsed Kemp against Trump-backed Perdue
The 2020 election is being reprised in the gubernatorial primary in Georgia.
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Health
New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Global Citizen CEO on ending extreme poverty
Global Citizen is an international advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Co-founder and CEO Hugh Evans joins “CBS Mornings” to share details on the recent two-day summit with over 200 notable speakers and the upcoming fall festival happening in New York City.
Pfizer says 3-dose vaccine effective in kids
Pfizer said its three-dose COVID vaccine for kids younger than 5 is 80% effective against illness from the Omicron variant.
U.S. investigates suspected monkeypox cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are four more suspected cases of monkeypox being investigated in the U.S. The World Health Organization said many of those infected identify as gay and bisexual men, but emphasized that anyone can develop and spread monkeypox. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Doctors baffled by severe hepatitis in kids as CDC confirms 180 cases
A South Dakota toddler is one of at least 180 kids infected with severe hepatitis across 36 U.S. states and territories since October, according to the CDC.
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Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
What is the U.S. doing to deter China from attacking Taiwan?
CBS News sees U.S. Marines train for warfare in terrain just like Taiwan's as Biden bolsters alliances in the region. It's all a clear message to Beijing.
Duterte on Putin: "I kill criminals, I don't kill children and the elderly"
Duterte, who openly calls Putin an idol and a friend, voiced his rebuke for the first time over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Inside the Ukrainian lab behind Russia's biological weapons lies
CBS News tours a government facility in Kyiv that Russia claims the U.S. was using as a "biological war lab."
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
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Watch Live: Testimony continues in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
London singer goes viral for hit covers songs
Vladimir Duthiers shares the story of a London-based singer who is putting a smile on many people's faces. Yvonne MK's soulful covers of songs like "Blinding Lights" and "Iris" have garnered millions of views on TikTok, and helped brighten people’s moods during the darkest days of the pandemic.
Surgeon testifies Johnny Depp's hand injury was likely not from a bottle
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Colin Cantwell, designer of "Star Wars" spaceships and Death Star, dies at 90
The artist's concept sketches and prototype models for the X-Wing, TIE fighters and the Star Destroyer, as well as the Empire's "ultimate weapon," helped set the aesthetic for George Lucas' space epic.
Kurt Cobain's iconic guitar sold for $4.5 million at auction
The guitar was expected to sell between $600,000 to $800,000, according to Julien's Auctions. The person who bought it will be displaying it at a free exhibit.
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Technology
Kids talk impact of cell phones
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Activision Blizzard workers vote to unionize, an industry first
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
Self-tracking your health data
Experts say wearable devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data and alert you to potential problems may one day detect potential medical conditions ranging from heart issues and stroke to cancer.
Tracking your health data through wearable devices
Experts say devices like smartwatches that continually monitor your health data can also give you early warnings about medical problems before a doctor might. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how self-tracking data may one day help detect conditions like infectious diseases, type II diabetes, heart conditions or even cancer.
Science
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Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Acquitted of teacher's murder, man gets 10 years for hiding her body
A history teacher and former beauty queen, Grinstead vanished at age 30 from her home in Ocilla, Georgia.
Love triangle said to be behind pro cyclist's murder
Authorities say Kaitlyn Armstrong shot and killed Wilson in a fit of jealous rage, allegedly for having an affair with Armstrong's boyfriend, who's also a top-rated pro cyclist.
Judge who delivered first acquittals in Jan. 6 cases set to oversee another trial
Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, ruled on two separate misdemeanor cases where defendants were found not guilty of most charges.
Police find "incendiary devices" in vehicle after suspect seen striking 3 children
All three children are in stable condition.
3 California children struck by car
Three school-aged children were struck by a car driven by a man who had allegedly been removed from a nearby school for trespassing just prior to the collision. Police said they found four "incendiary devices" in the suspect's car following the crash. CBS Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports.
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Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
NASA investigates another space helmet water leak
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
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What Happened to Tara Grinstead?
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The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked
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After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
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These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Best personal safety device options for women
Women looking to protect themselves have more options now than ever before. "Good Housekeeping” Magazine’s chief technologist joins “CBS Mornings” with the best products, and how to choose the right one for you.
How to beat inflation during summer travel
Travel expert Brian Kelly joins “CBS Mornings” to share tips on how to get the best deals this summer when booking your next vacation.
London singer goes viral for hit covers songs
Vladimir Duthiers shares the story of a London-based singer who is putting a smile on many people's faces. Yvonne MK's soulful covers of songs like "Blinding Lights" and "Iris" have garnered millions of views on TikTok, and helped brighten people’s moods during the darkest days of the pandemic.
Global Citizen CEO on ending extreme poverty
Global Citizen is an international advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Co-founder and CEO Hugh Evans joins “CBS Mornings” to share details on the recent two-day summit with over 200 notable speakers and the upcoming fall festival happening in New York City.