What to do when you receive a windfall
Getting an inheritance, severance check or other big pay out? Here are pointers on how to handle lump sums of cash
Investing for Life
Asset Allocation Guide: Small-cap vs. large-cap
Small-cap stocks tend to be riskier during periods of economic distress, while large-caps tend to perform better during such times
Investing for Life: Preparing for retirement
As you get ready to retire, follow these steps to put your saving, investing and planning into overdrive
Asset Allocation Guide: Value vs. growth
In this step, we consider reasons to increase or decrease your portfolio's tilt toward value or toward growth stocks
Investing for life: A smart plan for paying for college
Here’s a guide to the financial decisions that face students and their parents when the first day at college is just around the corner
Cashing out when sending your kid to college
CBS MoneyWatch’s Ray Martin shares a few money moves you can make to generate some extra cash
Asset Allocation guide: U.S. vs. international equity
After you determine your risk tolerance, you need to start figuring where to place your equity bets. Here's a good place to start
Investing for Life: Money moves when changing jobs
Whether you suddenly leave your job, or are planning to make a switch, take these steps to smooth the transition
How to prepare financially when leaving a job
CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin shares a few simple ways to cut expenses and build a cash cushion
Asset Allocation Guide: Dealing with conflicting goals
Maybe your risk tolerance says one thing and your need for returns says something else. How do you reconcile that divergence?
Make these money moves when welcoming a newborn
If you have a baby on the way or already in your arms, here are key financial decisions to make now
Securing a financially sound future for your child
CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin shares some financial moves parents should make to secure their pride and joy's financial future
Asset Allocation Guide: How much risk do you need?
After ability and willingness comes an investor’s need to take risk, a critical element that separates real needs from desires
Investing for Life: An action plan for home buyers
If you follow this advice and do your homework, buying a home won’t become a heartache
Buying a home? What you need to know
CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin offers advice to anyone planning to buy a new home
Investing for Life: Do you need a financial planner?
If you're wondering whether you need financial help, this quiz can answer the question -- and determine what type of help you should get
Investing for Life: What is your risk tolerance?
When determining your willingness to take risk, the first step is taking the "stomach acid" test
Why investors can go gambling
Sometimes it's OK to have some risky fun with your money -- just make sure you know what you're doing
Investing for Life: Marriage and money -- making it work
There's a long list of money-related issues partners should discuss before and after the wedding
Investing advice for newlyweds
CBS MoneyWatch's Ray Martin says it's essential to sit down with your partner to talk about your finances
How to find brilliant, affordable financial advice
Here are some simple steps to help you find an advisor who'll give you the help you need without overpaying
How to be smart with your finances after graduation
Student loan debt and a tight budget don't have to get in the way of savvy financial planning
Asset Allocation Guide: How much risk should you take?
It doesn't have to be a guessing game -- find out how to determine the right level of risk for your portfolio
Investing advice for new college grads
Ray Martin has tips for paying back student loans, saving for retirement and more
Can bonds rebound?
After hitting the skids in 2013 and with sentiment in the dumps, the jury's out on how bonds will perform this year
MoneyWatch
Why investment pros are worried even as stocks near new highs
The S&P 500 came with 1% of its all-time high on Tuesday, but market may only be climbing proverbial wall of worry
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
Why Facebook is getting into blockchain
In a line: Money, more money, different kinds of money, and, oh, yes, ever more data on its massive bank of users
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
Investors increasingly expect the central bank to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008
Products that could get pricier if China tariffs kick in
Companies ranging from Best Buy and Kenneth Cole to Hallmark and fireworks makers say levies will punish consumers
Child support payments vary wildly from state to state
Moving from Massachusetts to Vermont could lessen your monthly child support payment from $1,187 to $519
Dog returned home after it was allegedly stolen by Wag walker
A New York City couple is hoping to raise awareness after their beloved Shih Tzu Yorkie, Benny, was stolen from their Battery Park apartment by a Wag dog walker
Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills
Online pharmacy tells FDA it found carcinogenic solvent in valsartan heart drugs made by companies including Novartis
Walmart filed more drone patents than Amazon in 2018
As the two retail giants crank up their speedy delivery wars, they filed a total of 110 patents for drone technology
Boeing announces first 737 Max deal since deadly crashes
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and other carriers, signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 aircraft
How to keep your job in an increasingly automated world
"The key is not to fear or not fear automation, the key is to make sure you understand how your industry is changing"
How to get married without breaking the bank
Last year, couples spent an average of nearly $34,000 tying the knot
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
KPMG fined $50M for cheating, SEC calls misconduct "astonishing"
Accounting firm admits it broke audit board rule mandating it carry out its professional duties with integrity
U.S.
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Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Flesh-eating bacteria becoming more common on East Coast
The dangerous bacteria can infect wounds in your skin — and even the seafood you eat
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump camp confident as reelection bid kicks into gear
President Trump's campaign manager Brad Parscale is predicting Mr. Trump will win in "an electoral landslide"
"Sex, power and control": NXIVM sex cult case heading to N.Y. jury
Women testified that they were duped into joining a secretive sub-sect of the purported self-help group, branded and groomed for sex
Joe Biden visits New York City's Stonewall Inn ahead of uprising anniversary
Biden posted video to his Instagram story with a bar patron saying "hey Joe, can I have a beer?"
Politics
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump camp confident as reelection bid kicks into gear
President Trump's campaign manager Brad Parscale is predicting Mr. Trump will win in "an electoral landslide"
Joe Biden visits New York City's Stonewall Inn ahead of uprising anniversary
Biden posted video to his Instagram story with a bar patron saying "hey Joe, can I have a beer?"
Australia's ABC News issues humorous response to Trump tweet
"G'day! As much as we appreciate the shout-out, we think you meant @ABC?" wrote the broadcaster in response
Trump set to officially launch 2020 campaign during Florida rally
Earlier in the week, the president's campaign fired several of its pollsters after numbers showing him trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in key states leaked
As of today, Parscale says Trump would win in "electoral landslide"
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett interviews President Trump's campaign manager, Brad Parscale
World
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Australia's ABC News issues humorous response to Trump tweet
"G'day! As much as we appreciate the shout-out, we think you meant @ABC?" wrote the broadcaster in response
Ocasio-Cortez claims U.S. is running "concentration camps"
The Democratic congresswoman from New York worries Americans could lose the U.S. "to an authoritarian and fascist presidency"
What we know about tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic
At least seven tourists have died so far this year in the Dominican Republic after arriving on the island healthy
UN warns of global "groundswell" of hate speech
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the world is in danger of forgetting the lessons of the Holocaust
Man found dead in Dominican hotel amid spate of mystery deaths
Joseph Allen's family says the 55-year-old traveled to the Dominican Republic frequently and was in good health
Entertainment
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"Sex, power and control": NXIVM sex cult case heading to N.Y. jury
Women testified that they were duped into joining a secretive sub-sect of the purported self-help group, branded and groomed for sex
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
John Cusack apologizes for retweeting apparent anti-Semitic image
"Made a mistake retweeting that — as I said — and sorry," he later tweeted
Ruth Bader Ginsburg earns MTV Movie & TV Award
RBG had some tough competition in the category — including Serena Williams
How to be successful in an automated world
It's estimated in the next 15 to 20 years, 32 percent of jobs are likely to change significantly due to automation. Fourteen percent could be completely automated. Right now, 60 percent of adults do not have the right skills for emerging jobs. New York Times senior economic correspondent Neil Irwin has a new book called " How to Win in a Winner?Take?All World." He joins "CBS This Morning" with advice for how to succeed in this new economy.
Technology
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Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Meet Facebook's Libra, a digital currency for the social network
The company is partnering with big names like Visa, Mastercard, Uber and Spotify to create a new global cryptocurrency
U.S. continues battle against ex-CIA software engineer tied to WikiLeaks
Joshua Adam Schulte was indicted on 13 counts in 2018, including the illegal transmission of lawfully possessed national defense information as well as three charges related to child pornography
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Musk's account is still listed as active, however, and he changed his display name to "Daddy DotCom" on Father's Day
Science
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Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Sled dogs slog through meltwater on Greenland ice sheet
"Challenging conditions" for researchers collecting instruments used to measure sea ice brought on by "very warm conditions" in the Arctic
Why Stonehenge "waste material" may be "Holy Grail" for geologists
No one really knows how or why Stonehenge was created -- but this cylinder of rock could provide some answers
Warming waters may be changing shark migration patterns
An 8-year-old boy was bit by a shark in the third attack this season along the North Carolina coast
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
Investment group say hundreds of big companies are falling short when it comes to disclosing their environmental impact
Health
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Flesh-eating bacteria becoming more common on East Coast
The dangerous bacteria can infect wounds in your skin — and even the seafood you eat
Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills
Online pharmacy tells FDA it found carcinogenic solvent in valsartan heart drugs made by companies including Novartis
Potential measles exposure reported at New Jersey airport
International traveler who has been diagnosed with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 29
Study: Obesity rate falling for preschoolers who receive food aid
Obesity rates dropped steadily to about 14% in 2016 — the latest data available — from 16% in 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported
She had an abortion before Roe v. Wade. Now she's speaking out
"I felt so cheated, because I felt like I didn't have the opportunity, because it was illegal, to really think about how I was feeling about it," Carla Nordstrom told CBS News
MoneyWatch
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Dog returned home after it was allegedly stolen by Wag walker
A New York City couple is hoping to raise awareness after their beloved Shih Tzu Yorkie, Benny, was stolen from their Battery Park apartment by a Wag dog walker
Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills
Online pharmacy tells FDA it found carcinogenic solvent in valsartan heart drugs made by companies including Novartis
Walmart filed more drone patents than Amazon in 2018
As the two retail giants crank up their speedy delivery wars, they filed a total of 110 patents for drone technology
Why investment pros are worried even as stocks near new highs
The S&P 500 came with 1% of its all-time high on Tuesday, but market may only be climbing proverbial wall of worry
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Crime
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Crime
Oregon officials kill "habituated" bear
A young black bear was killed after it had been spotted several times near Henry Hagg Lake in Oregon, state wildlife officials said. The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it. KOIN-TV's Jennifer Dowling reports.
"Sex, power and control": NXIVM sex cult case heading to N.Y. jury
Women testified that they were duped into joining a secretive sub-sect of the purported self-help group, branded and groomed for sex
Dog returned home after it was allegedly stolen by Wag walker
A New York City couple is hoping to raise awareness after their beloved Shih Tzu Yorkie, Benny, was stolen from their Battery Park apartment by a Wag dog walker
$1 billion worth of cocaine seized in massive drug bust
The drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons, making it the largest in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
$1B worth of cocaine seized in Philadelphia
More than $1 billion worth of cocaine has been seized at the Philadelphia Port on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. They say the drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons of the narcotic from a cargo ship.
Space
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Oregon officials kill "habituated" bear
A young black bear was killed after it had been spotted several times near Henry Hagg Lake in Oregon, state wildlife officials said. The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it. KOIN-TV's Jennifer Dowling reports.
Third graders spot workbook error
A group of third graders in Oneonta, New York, were frustrated when they found a problem in a math workbook. So they decided to contact the publisher. Chip Reid explains.
Recent deaths in the Dominican Republic
At least seven American tourists have died this year while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. Questions remain about their deaths. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Dangerous conditions in military housing
An investigation by CBS News and Reuters found one of the military's largest housing contractors apparently misled the Air Force to qualify for bonus payments. The FBI is investigating. Omar Villafranca reports.
Trump tweets about removing migrants
President Trump tweeted that "millions" of undocumented immigrants will be removed. But he offered no specifics about mass arrests or deportations. Jeff Pegues reports.