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Consider this robust definition of good health--your physical well-being is such that you have significantly reduced the odds of chronic, expensive conditions in your retirement years. You'll increase your enjoyment of life, and decrease the money you'll have to spend during retirement on medical costs.
Here is what you need to know about some of the changes that go into effect this year that will impact seniors and small business owners.
A whole lot of college grads are leaving school with more than a degree and great friends. More than one-third of private-school grads will depart with more than $30,000 in student loan debt. Looking for that perfect college graduation gift? How about helping out with repaying the student loan debt.
Seniors who volunteer report high levels of well-being, which can help you save money and enjoy your retirement years.
If you focus less on the price of the market and more on its economic value, you'll have a more rational view of your wealth.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is now the law of the land. Here is what you need to know about some of the changes that go into effect this year that will impact individuals, families, and small business owners.
You must pay for good financial and investment advice--nothing is free. In fact, "free" financial advice is often very costly. Understand what you're getting yourself into before you pay. Here are three common ways to pay for investment advice.
Head into retirement in good health and it is going to end up costing you plenty. New research says healthy retirees, on average, will run up steeper lifetime medical costs than couples grappling with at least one chronic disease at age 65.
Sure, hiding out in short-term bonds feels good right about now. Given the drumbeat of warnings that we are nearing the popping stage of a bond bubble, its a safe play for today's tough market. Only problem is, you'll also come up short over the long-term.
In March, Fidelity Investments issued its annual Retiree Health Care Costs Estimate, which found that a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2010 would need $250,000 in the bank to pay for all future medical expenses. This is just one more reason to make the lifestyle changes you probably already know you should be making.
Help your child fund a Roth IRA now, and he'll be a millionaire later. Eric Schurenberg explains the rules.
Another retirement preparedness study . . .another gloomy prediction of our shortfall? Not so fast. In the latest bad-news release is the good news that a few well-placed tweaks to your retirement plan today can in fact go a long way to closing any retirement fund gap. Here's how.
Your tax benefits from making a donation of appreciated stock versus giving cash can be substantial. And the organization will be just as happy to receive the stock instead of cash.
This is almost getting too easy. Just last week the world appeared to be at the brink of its second financial meltdown in 20 months. The debt crisis in Greece was going to spread to Spain and Portugal, then sail up to Ireland and the U.K. and eventually bring down the world. But the finance minister...
Annuities can provide lifetime income, but other strategies may offer you comparable income and the ability to keep control of your money.
President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he "gave up a lot of money" by allowing its creation.
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he "gave up a lot of money" by allowing its creation.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Lee Cowan.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
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.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he "gave up a lot of money" by allowing its creation.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
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.
The satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" calls itself a "political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." India's government may be trying to squash it.
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
"Off Campus" star Ella Bright joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the show's success, learning to sing and play the guitar for her role, and why her character's love story resonates with fans.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Stephen Colbert signed off from "The Late Show" on Thursday night, ushering in a new era following its legendary 33-year run. Writer Mark Malkoff joins CBS News with more.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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 recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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.
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Utah mom and author Kouri Richins was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2022 murder of her husband. Richins has maintained her innocence. In a new episode of "48 Hours," two jurors discuss the key evidence that led them to convict Richins. Natalie Morales reports.
A Virginia judge dropped neglect charges against a school administrator after a teacher claimed she had been warned about a student before a shooting occurred. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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.
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.
NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at age 43, his family confirmed. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
A newly released video shows the California Highway Patrol's March 4, 2026, DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears in Ventura County, California. Officers indicated they smelled alcohol on Spears and conducted a field sobriety test before she was placed in the back of a patrol car and taken to a hospital for a blood test to check for drugs. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April and pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
Stew Leonard Jr., the president and CEO of the Stew Leonard's grocery chain, joins CBS News to discuss navigating inflation and its impact.
The Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election has emerged, causing controversy over its botched release and incomplete content. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Sonia Raman made WNBA history as the first head coach of Indian descent. In an exclusive interview with Jonathan Vigliotti, the Seattle Storm head coach says "it's a tremendous honor" and reflects on her journey to this milestone moment.