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Teachers in the trenches believe that we place too high of a priority on college resume building and not enough on practical knowledge, like how to open a checking account. Here's why we need to rethink our priorities.
Rising costs, utilization and life expectancies could push your retiree health care costs to $1 million.
GM is about to go public. The company's recovery seems on track and management is inviting long suffering current and former workers to get in on the ground floor. Here are four reasons why retirees should stand clear.
An inflation-adjusted immediate annuity can provide the ultimate in retirement income security -- you're guaranteed a given amount of buying power, no matter how long you live and no matter what happens in the economy. However, this security comes at a cost. Read here to see if this type of annuity is for you.
The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a report that stated that Latinos in America live, on average, 2.5 years longer than Caucasians. There are lessons here for those of us who want to live long, healthy lives.
Jill Schlesinger discusses ways that your benefit plan can save you money and provide for your health and retirement.
Most Americans report that they don't want to burden their children in retirement. Here are 5 planning tips that will help you avoid this fate.
Savvy shoppers share their tips on using online coupons and promotions. Read on if you want to save money on your holiday shopping.
When teaching young kids about money stick with big concepts. Here's a four-step system that some teachers are raving about.
Pre-paid debit cards are a great tool for helping your kids learn to manage their money. But keep a close eye on fees. The Kardashian Kard costs $7.95 a month to carry, which is high. But at least it doesn't ding you at the point of purchase.
With college loans now outstripping credit card debt, momentum is building for a test to prove that a student will be able to manage a loan before getting one. Study hard.
Black Friday may as well be called "Red Friday" for shoppers. For many of us, it's the day that kicks off a big increase in retail spending. And with the struggling economy, most folks want to avoid getting into debt. For these reasons, it is even more important to be a smart and frugal shopper.
The NFL's list of greats has some real clunkers in terms of how they manage their money. You can learn a lot by looking at their mistakes as well as your own.
It can make sense to use part of your retirement savings to buy an immediate annuity, and invest the remainder of your retirement savings for managed payouts. This strategy can give you the best of both worlds. Read here to learn more.
Loaded with credit card debt and filing for personal bankruptcy protection while teaching a personal finance course in high school -- and other tales from the trenches.
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East in what U.S. Central Command described as an "attempted surprise attack" on Tuesday.
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
"60 Minutes" announced ahead of its 59th season that Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips will join the show.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, putting to death an 80-year-old man who was the second-oldest inmate known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history.
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson has offered $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming its baby powder and other talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company says.
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.
Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
The Kenya Wildlife Service said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
In a new lawsuit, Ariana Grande alleges unidentified hackers caused "irreparable harm" to her career and stole her unreleased music, photos and videos. She's asking the court to force internet providers to identify them.
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has released some of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary entries ahead of the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director's Senate hearing on Wednesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the subpoena power behind the release.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both met with President Trump separately at the White House on Tuesday. Former Clinton and Obama National Security Council member Charles Kupchan joins with analysis.
Trees and power lines collapsed around cars as a tornado with winds of 140 miles per hour tore through central Wisconsin on Monday. The National Weather Service found a 12-mile-long swath of damage. Jason Allen reports.
New research from Groundwork Collaborative and the Century Foundation shows that U.S. parents can expect to spend close to $4,000 more per child on school supplies this year. CBS News' Megan Cerullo has the story.
Jeremy Porter, chief economist at First Street, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss new research from his firm showing that severe convective storms that bring tornadoes, hail, and wind pose a bigger risk to homeowners than hurricanes.