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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.
No need to plow through all those Best Places to Retire lists; MoneyWatch has done it for you. We'll tell you which lists are worth your time, and how to use them.
A new survey shows the majority of Corporate America isn't interested in tweaking their 401(k)s to help employees do a better job saving for retirement.
There are steps you can take that can boost your credit score. Some of these steps can increase your score by 20 points or more in a single month. And best of all is that you don't need to hire some credit repair shop to do it.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney, Maria DeLiberato, told The Associated Press.
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won't compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said.
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
Senate Republicans said they will not be voting on a reconciliation bill in the face of opposition to the DOJ's new "anti-weaponization" fund and security funding tied to the White House ballroom.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year.
The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
Noah Wyle, who stars in HBO's "The Pitt," joins "CBS Mornings" with Dr. Elisabeth Potter to discuss their push to improve mental health and quality of life for healthcare workers.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her "biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It's not hantavirus, it is not Ebola."
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
(Warning: spoilers ahead!) The "Survivor 50" winner has been crowned after a monumental season featuring some of the best in the game. Gayle King breaks down the wild finale.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
Meta is cutting thousands of jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence. Business Insider's Hugh Langley joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Cementing its status as the world's most valuable company, Nvidia reported record revenue in its latest earnings report. Britney Nguyen, Nvidia and chips reporter at MarketWatch, joins with analysis.
Artificial intelligence is prompting Google to change its iconic search bar for the first time in more than 25 years. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
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.
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
A TikTok star and her father were charged for allegedly plotting to kill the father of her daughter, boy band singer Jack Avery, by paying in bitcoin and using the dark web and coded messages. Jonathan Vigliotti has the details.
Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
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.
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.
Cuban human rights activist Rosa María Payá joins CBS News 24/7 with her reaction to this week's indictment of Raúl Castro and what comes next for Cuba.
President Trump on Thursday said he was postponing the signing of an executive order on artificial intelligence cybersecurity. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday and blasted the Supreme Court over its decision on his tariff policy. This comes as Americans await a massive ruling on Mr. Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
The Supreme Court dismissed a case on the death penalty eligibility for inmates with intellectual disabilities. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just released its 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.