How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
Retirement
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
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
How companies are also flunking retirement planning
Few employers offer phased-retirement plans, which can help both workers and companies plan for retirement
A tricky IRA trap that retirees need to avoid
The rules for annual required minimum distributions can hit you with investment losses if you aren't careful
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
A "do-over" chance for Medicare open enrollment
You have until March 31 to change your choice of Medicare Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare
How older workers and retirees can stop worrying about falling stocks
You'll need to keep a historical perspective and have a strategy that protects against inevitable market crashes
5 New Year’s resolutions for working boomers
Here are critical steps that will improve your retirement prospects and -- best part -- can be easy to achieve
An IRS rule that can aid your retirement income strategy
The agency's "required minimum distribution" after age 70½ can work as a withdrawal plan, with some big caveats
What retirees and older workers can do about stock market volatility
Don’t worry about stock market crashes -- but do take simple steps to safeguard your retirement savings
10 years after Great Recession, retirement savings remain scant
Today's workers report being more confident, but too many really have no clear idea about how much savings they need
Stock market swings spook many older workers, retirees
The specter of the 2008 financial crisis is particularly unsettling for those still rebuilding their portfolios
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Trump delayed Ukraine military aid shortly before call with its president
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Teen climate activist at U.N.: "How dare you!"
Greta Thunberg opened the U.N. climate summit with an angry condemnation of world leaders for failing to take strong measures to combat climate change
Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: $650,000
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, New York, drained $49,000 from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000
Earthquake hits off Puerto Rico as storm Karen nears
No reports of serious damage and no tsunami, but temblor was strong enough awaken and scare many residents as Tropical Depression Karen approached the island
GM strike leads to layoffs at automaker's suppliers
Impact of the union walkout, now entering a second week, is starting to ripple across the U.S.
Florida police officer fired after arresting two six-year-olds
Dennis Turner arrested them at their Orlando schools on unrelated misdemeanor charges and has been removed from the forced
Boeing 737 crash victims' families to receive up to $145,000 each
The airline maker has started accepting financial claims for victim of two crashes that killed a total of 346
Model protests Gucci's use of straitjackets on runway
During the show, they held up their palms to reveal the words "Mental health is not fashion"
Trump applauds himself and blasts media during U.N. meetings
The United Nations summit comes amid some fraught relations with foreign leaders
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Scientists find long lost continent Greater Adria
The missing piece of continental crust seemingly separated from North Africa and lodged itself under Southern Europe
Boeing 737 crash victims' families to receive up to $145,000 each
The airline maker has started accepting financial claims for victim of two crashes that killed a total of 346
Model protests Gucci's use of straitjackets on runway
During the show, they held up their palms to reveal the words "Mental health is not fashion"
Former U.N. climate negotiator on climate change
"The global economy is becoming decarbonized but way too slowly. And that is why I'm actually quite grateful for the anger and the outrage ... because I think that is going to jolt everyone," Christiana Figueres said
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg at U.N.: "How dare you!"
Greta Thunberg opened the U.N. climate summit with an angry condemnation of world leaders for failing to take strong measures to combat climate change
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Earthquake hits off Puerto Rico as storm Karen nears
No reports of serious damage and no tsunami, but temblor was strong enough awaken and scare many residents as Tropical Depression Karen approached the island
Scientists find long lost continent Greater Adria
The missing piece of continental crust seemingly separated from North Africa and lodged itself under Southern Europe
Karen could bring heavy rainfall to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
The storm will move across the eastern Caribbean Sea Monday evening and pass near or over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by Tuesday morning
Boeing 737 crash victims' families to receive up to $145,000 each
The airline maker has started accepting financial claims for victim of two crashes that killed a total of 346
Video transcript released from deadly NYC chopper crash
The transcript painted a picture of tragedy that unfolded in mere seconds in New York City's East River in March 2018
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Trump delayed Ukraine aid shortly before call with its president
Call is focus of Washington firestorm and growing calls for Trump's impeachment
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Buttigieg on Merkel, Macron, Iran and China
"The China challenge is going to be one of the dominant issues for the United States in my lifetime," South Bend mayor says
Trump says he may release call with Ukraine's president
In a tweet, former Vice President Joe Biden called on the president to release the call transcript
Democrats increase threshold to make fifth debate stage
To make the November stage, candidates must have at least 165,000 unique donors across at least 20 states
Government wants to bar doctors' statements in dispute over migrant kids
The declarations by 3 physicians accompanied dozens of testimonials from children who described "prison-like" conditions, according to their attorneys
Entertainment
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Oprah reveals new book club pick: "The Water Dancer"
The acclaimed writer's debut novel tells the story of a young boy born into bondage on a plantation and the mysterious power he discovers
Model protests Gucci's use of straitjackets on runway
During the show, they held up their palms to reveal the words "Mental health is not fashion"
Meghan and Harry kick off South Africa trip
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began their trip to South Africa by talking about violence toward women. The couple are expected to follow in Princess Diana's footsteps during their visit and will open a hospital named in her honor. Debora Patta reports.
Former NBA player Andre Emmett shot to death
Just hours before he died, Emmett posted a video of himself with his daughter on Instagram
2019 Emmy Awards list of winners: "Game of Thrones" wins best drama
HBO's "Game of Thrones" ended its eight season run with an Emmy for outstanding drama series
Technology
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Apple to keep making Mac Pro computers in the U.S.
CEO Tim Cook thanks Trump administration after receiving tariff exemptions for Chinese-made components
Man credits Apple Watch for helping save his dad
The watch detected a hard fall and called 911 after the man fell off his bike and was knocked unconscious
Three Mile Island closes for good, unable to run profitably
The infamous nuclear reactor shuts down on the day of a mass walkout pushing for an end to fossil-fuel reliance
Zuckerberg visits Trump at the White House
The Facebook CEO's trip to Washington D.C. comes as Congress has been debating a privacy law
Amazon promises to use only renewable energy in 10 years
Company has been under pressure from employees to get off fossil fuels and cut ties with extraction companies
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Former U.N. climate negotiator on climate change
"The global economy is becoming decarbonized but way too slowly. And that is why I'm actually quite grateful for the anger and the outrage ... because I think that is going to jolt everyone," Christiana Figueres said
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg at U.N.: "How dare you!"
Greta Thunberg opened the U.N. climate summit with an angry condemnation of world leaders for failing to take strong measures to combat climate change
U.N. report warns of severe consequences of climate change
Report to be released this week is expected to say some tipping points have been crossed and some of the more severe consequences can't be avoided anymore
Sky turns blood red in Indonesia
"This is earth, not planet Mars," one social media user posted
Trump drops by United Nations climate summit
The president did not address the summit. Instead he will be addressing a separate meeting on the persecution of religious minorities
Health
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Is Altria's investment in Juul going up in smoke?
Tobacco giant's 2018 investment in the vaping company increasingly looks like a multi-billion dollar mistake
New Hampshire voters worried about trade war and "Medicare for All"
The 2020 presidential campaign marks a big milestone for the state of New Hampshire, it's the 100th year the first presidential primary will be held there
Back surgery saved him from paralysis. Then the bills arrived: over $650,000
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, New York, drained $49,000 from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000
7 dead from rare disease spread by mosquitoes
The latest death in Massachusetts was a man in his 70s
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigs
America's largest retailer cites mounting regulatory concerns in decision to stop carrying vaping product
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Boeing 737 crash victims' families to receive up to $145,000 each
The airline maker has started accepting financial claims for victim of two crashes that killed a total of 346
GM strike leads to layoffs at automaker's suppliers
Impact of the union walkout, now entering a second week, is starting to ripple across the U.S.
Apple to keep making Mac Pro computers in the U.S.
CEO Tim Cook thanks Trump administration after receiving tariff exemptions for Chinese-made components
Nissan's Ghosn settles charges he hid $140 million in pay
Federal regulators said the Nissan board in 2004 put the CEO in charge of executive compensation -- including his own
A New York diocese filed for bankruptcy. It may not be the last
All eight of New York State's Catholic dioceses are facing financial pressures because of the new Child Victims Act
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Crime
Charges dropped against 6-year-old children
Charges against two 6-year-olds in Florida were dropped. The children were arrested in separate incidents at a charter school in Orlando. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Former cop on trial for neighbor's death
A former Dallas officer is on trial for murder. She's accused of shooting and killing her neighbor in his own apartment. As Omar Villafranca reports, she insists it was all a mistake.
Soldier accused of sharing bomb-making tips
An Army soldier is charged with sharing bomb-making information on social media. The FBI was tipped off and moved in as the soldier allegedly set his sights on targets in the U.S. Jeff Pegues reports.
Florida cop fired after arresting pair of 6-year-olds
Dennis Turner arrested them at their Orlando schools on unrelated misdemeanor charges and has been removed from the forced
Trial begins for cop who shot man in his own apartment
Jean was in his living room eating a bowl of vanilla ice cream when Guyger entered the apartment
Space
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
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Emmy Awards 2019: The hottest red carpet arrivals
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The 15th annual edition of the Chicago music festival, heavily geared toward punk rock, featured three days of performances by 91 bands and solo acts
U.S.-Mexico border wall: What it really looks like
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Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
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Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
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Former NBA player Andre Emmett killed
Tributes poured in for Andre Emmett, a former NBA player who was killed Monday morning in Dallas. Police said he was running away from his attackers when he was gunned down.
Daily Trail Markers: Sanders on medical debt
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Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Colleges prioritize wealth, article finds
Elite college admissions offices often admit wealthy students who can pay full tuition over just as qualified students who would need financial aid. New York Times Magazine contributing writer Paul Tough revealed this trend in his article "What College Admissions Offices Really Want." He joined CBSN to discuss his findings.
Trump defends call with Ukrainian leader
President Trump spent Monday defending his actions after a highly scrutinized phone call between himself and his Ukrainian counterpart. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
