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The SEC issued a proposal that will require target date retirement funds to disclose more details about their asset mix in all marketing and ads. There's nothing wrong withe what's proposed, but it could have been a lot better.
Average just doesn't cut it when planning for retirement. Like the children of Lake Wobegon, assume you will turn out to be above average, at least in terms of how long you live. That's the surest way to make sure your retirement will indeed be comfortable and not packed with financial stress (for you, or your kids.)
The hottest retirement advice for Baby Boomers is Work Longer. It's the cure-all to whatever ails your retirement strategy. But is this popular retirement fix even practical? History suggests working longer is not exactly a slam dunk.
Unless you've been living in a cave for the past twenty years, you've heard about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise to achieve good health, and how that can potentially save you boatloads of money in retirement. We all know what to do, but how do you actually go about making important changes in your lifestyle? Here's one compelling story.
A new survey reports that one in five Americans over the age of 65 has been taken advantage of financially. That could be your parent. Isn't it time you and your parents started working together to make sure they don't become a victim?
It amazes me that leasing continues to be pushed as the best option for car buyers....and in this situation, the comparison is not even close.
Politicians may push to reduce the retirement benefits for public employees.
An important part of your inventory is your "human capital." While it's not financial in nature, it most certainly affects just how comfortable your rest-of-life will be, and it might be necessary for your financial well-being.
The retirement/college financial juggling act is responsible for inducing many bouts of insomnia for parents. Come July 1, changes to how the federal college PLUS loan program works could make it a more viable option for families, and allow parents to keep on track with their retirement savings.
There can be significant differences in the reliability of various sources of retirement income. Here is a checklist for the quality of retirement income; the more items you can check with a "yes" answer, the higher the reliability and ability to withstand various economic challenges.
About 13 percent of folks have credit scores of 800 or higher. If you look at their credit profile, here is what you would find.
Planning a vacation? Knowing the best way to book travel can slash your costs. CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg shared some of his best secrets in a recent CBS MoneyWatch interview. Use these tips to save on airfare and hotels - and get a more interesting trip while you're at it.
Federal Reserve Chiarman Ben Bernanke says the federal deficit is on an unsustainable path. A new online calculator makes you Budget-Cutter-in-Chief and lets you make the hard choices. How good are you at slashing our federal debt?
When pessimism is running high, as it is now, sometimes the "risky" asset becomes the safer bet. Here's the case for stocks in this correction.
What do retirees say are the best and worst aspects of their retirement? Find out here, along with suggestions for improving your retirement.
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
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.
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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.
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
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.
The closely-watched Democratic Senate primary in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is less than one week away. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the divisions in the race.
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Jurors on Wednesday convicted a man of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. In 2024, Rushdie spoke with Anderson Cooper about the attack.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over a hundred times at a Senate hearing Wednesday on the COVID-19 pandemic, citing GOP Sen. Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession" with him. Paul, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder join "The Takeout" to unpack the hearing.