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Household ownership of life insurance is at a 50-year low. A major life insurance association pushed the "grim" reality of that troubling statistic. What's really grim is that the life insurance indsutry could do millions of Americans a favor by making it clear how affordable term life insurance is.
Find your own piece of paradise in South America or Europe, and lower your cost of living at the same time.
With the recent overturning of California's Proposition 8 -- which had outlawed gay marriage -- gay marriage and gay couples have been on our radar lately. Here are the retirement planning steps that lesbian and gay couples need to take.
Your kids learned valuable money lessons during the recession. But you'll have to engage them to find out what they are and to help them make the most of this precious knowledge.
A large percentage of women (and to a lesser extent men) are basing their retirement plan on working longer. That makes plenty of sense in theoretical terms, but reality shows it could end up being a dangerous retirement strategy.
If you are in a hardship situation, before you take a nickel from your 401(k) consider these alternatives.
Here's a retirement planning idea that's outside the box: Join the Peace Corps. You can save a substantial amount of money -- over $88,000 if you're a married couple age 65 and over who serve together. And you'll be doing some good out in the world!
Social Security wants to vastly curtail the Double Dip strategy that currently allows anyone who opted to take early benefits to repay the benefits, and then re-file for a higher benefit payout at an older age.
There are several downsides of taking hardship withdrawals from a 401(k) plan. Think through these before raiding your retirement account.
Helping your kids buy a house is so yesterday. If you want to make a lasting difference in your kids' financial future, here are five investments with a more certain return.
Houses are primarily a lifestyle expense and don't provide much potential as an investment.
If your employer offers a long-term care insurance plan, compare it to a few individually purchased policies. And make sure you're comparing apples to apples.
The recent recalls offer a wise lesson for planning a prosperous and healthy retirement. It's very simple: Eat much less meat and fewer eggs, and instead, consume more fruits and vegetables.
The New York Times all but pronounced residential real estate dead as an investment this week. Let's be realistic.
For many small busness owners, LLCs have several benefits. But before you make a decision on any corporate structure, you should first understand the legal and tax implications.
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Political chaos has engulfed Britain, with six people holding the U.K.'s top job in a decade, including one prime minister who lasted only 45 days.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
The Trump administration is doubling down on efforts to resettle White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, proposing to increase the government's refugee cap to welcome thousands more of them, according to a plan obtained by CBS News.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
Police in Spain arrested the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, for allegedly having played a role in his December 2024 death.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.
Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Video shows children fleeing the scene of a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest details.
A New York judge ruled on Monday on what critical evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial, including a gun and red notebook. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
The Islamic Center of San Diego shooting, where three were killed on Monday, is being investigated as a hate crime as more details emerge about the suspected shooters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports, and Michael Alcazar, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more insight.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two teenage suspects were also found dead. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche got into a heated exchange during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Van Hollen questioned Blanche about the creation of the $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" and the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Matt Allison, the executive director of the missionary group Serge, joins CBS News with more details on the American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The U.S. announced its latest round of sanctions against the Cuban government and military officials on Monday as tensions ramp up in the region. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Dr. Peter Stafford, a Serge medical missionary serving in Congo, is being treated in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. CBS News' Celine Gounder has more details.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China a week after President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.