Eric Idle says he's working at 80 for financial reasons: "Not easy"
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
Only about 1 in 10 Americans understands the basics of longevity, or how long they'll live in retirement. Can you pass the test?
Over the next few years, the U.S. could see a surge in seniors living in poverty, one retirement expert predicts.
The gap between what people think they'll need for old age and their actual savings is massive, even for those nearing retirement.
Seniors and other recipients of the Social Security program may get a cost-of-living adjustment of 3.1% next year, one forecast says.
Even a brief interruption in plan contributions can affect people's financial goals years down the road, experts say.
Divorced people can often collect benefits under the federal retirement program based on their ex-spouse's work history.
An estimated 60 million Americans live in households with two or more adult generations, according to numbers from the Pew Research Center.
Eliminating or lifting the tax cap would help stabilize Social Security, while also being fairer to most Americans, experts say.
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 50% of women and 47% of men between the ages of 55 and 66 have no retirement savings.
Retirement is a seismic life change that can impact mental health, with one study suggesting it increases the likelihood of depression.
"The benchmarks move as I get older," one man told CBS News. Now, his goal is to retire at 70 and then "look for something part-time afterward."
A crowdfunding effort for "Mr. James" caught fire when the students posted a TikTok video of the 80-year-old janitor.
Fewer employees have managed to stash away at least $1 million in retirement savings, according to Fidelity.
A brutal stock market took a toll on Americans retirement assets in 2022, according to new data from Fidelity.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
A southern Minnesota community is mourning, supporting a family after their 1-year-old son fell to his death from a hotel window.
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour tells lawmakers that employees who raise concerns about safety issues at the company are "threatened."
NPR had suspended Berliner after he claimed in an essay that the network had "lost America's trust" pushing progressive views.
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.
The author whose "Shopaholic" novels were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" announced she has a rare form of brain cancer.
Hilarie Burton Morgan said personal connections to the government and law enforcement communities inspired her involvement in true crime.
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Renowned New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, celebrated for his performances on global stages, opens up on how his family's firsthand experience with gun violence has shaped his life and music.
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.
Roku said Friday a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts after announcing in March that 15,000 accounts had been exposed by a hack. Emma Roth, a writer for The Verge, joins CBS News with more details.
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.
A major global coral bleaching event is occurring for the second time in 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Derek Manzello, A coral reef ecologist and NOAA reef watch coordinator, joins CBS News with more.
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.
Salvatore Rubino kicked illegal gambling profits to the Genovese crime family, prosecutors say.
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.
In a rare and exclusive interview, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, the island nation's point person in U.S.-Cuba relations, discusses his thoughts on the record number of Cubans processed at the southern border, the findings of a Cuban investigation into Havana Syndrome, and more with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind campaign to help protect children against sexual exploitation online. The new campaign, Know2Protect, works with partners from the public and private sector to educate parents and their children on how to combat and report exploitation. Jo Ling Kent has more.