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When selecting a target date fund, don't guide your decision only by a date on the calendar. It pays to look under the hood--one important aspect is to examine the glide path of a specific fund as it moves over time into more conservative investments. There are significant differences between mutual fund families in the glide paths for their target date funds.
With the launch of the President's bipartisan Deficit Commission last week we're about to hear a lot more about "hard choices" for dealing with our nation's out of whack balance sheet. I'm hoping there's serious consideration given to raising the Full Retirement Age for Social Security.
If you are concerned about ID fraud and prevention, then the nominal fee for these services may be worth the cost.
Good news could be coming soon for early retirees, due to a feature in health care reform. A temporary program to reimburse employer-sponsored group health plans for some health care costs for early retirees will be one of the first initiatives launched under the new health care reform law. Encouraging your employer to take advantage of this program could be an important part of your retirement planning.
A sign of our hard economic times: Half of boomer parents say they don't expect their adult kids to be more financially successful than they are. It's no secret Gen Y has been dealt a lousy hand, but I still think they could end up doing just fine. Perhaps wit a little help from their parents.
Anyone about to borrow a serious amount of money for an important purchase should review their credit report and find out their credit score. Read here for what you need to know on how to do it.
Age 30 is the New 22 when it comes to your grown kids becoming financially independent, according to a new Schwab survey of intergenerational family finances. But many parents are also stressing about whether they will be able to retire comfortably, even though they believe their kids have no problem leaning on them for money-help. Might it be time for parents to come clean with their kids?
It's hard for most of us to accurately predict when high inflation or a recession will occur. Also, given how long you'll be retired, there's a good chance you'll experience one or more of these events during your lifetime. That's why it's a good idea to diversify your sources of retirement income.
When markets decline hard, try to remember that sinking feeling. It'll help protect your retirement savings in the long run.
What should you do if you think that high inflation is in our future? Some answers may surprise you.
If you're of the right age, short on cash, and sitting on hundreds of thousands of dollars in home equity, reverse mortgages can be a sweet deal. But these loans aren't sure things. Here's how to know if a reverse mortgage is right for you.
Everyone parks the money they must keep safe in a money market fund. But these days, that makes no sense: the funds aren't as safe as some investments that pay more.
Women are proving to be an especially eager audience for insurers selling immediate annuities these days. The good news: immediate annuities can be a smart way to generate steady retirement income. The bad news: Now is so not the right time to be buying. You want to wait for rates to rise. Immediate annuities are an easy sale for insurance agents these days, but that doesn't make today an ideal time to make
The average total cost of a severe heart attack -- including direct and indirect costs -- is about $1 million. The average cost of a less severe heart attack is about $760,000. Amortized over 20 years, that's $50,000 per year for a severe heart attack and $38,000 per year for a less severe heart attack.
You can make yourself crazy checking your portfolio daily, says Jill Schlesinger. Instead, check your 401(k) quarterly - but retool your asset allocation. Here's how.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
As the Seahawks prepare to face the Patriots in the 2026 Super Bowl, here's what to know about Seattle's past appearances, wins and losses.
The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl once again in 2026, hoping to add another ring to their list of wins. Here's a look back at their appearances, losses, how many they've won, and more.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026. Dr. Gottlieb also sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026. Dr. Gottlieb also sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
Singer-songwriter Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' decades-long career, the larger than life legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey, and the emotional moment he saw Frey's son Deacon perform in his father's place. He also emphasizes the importance of connecting with fans, saying "music is medicine. And people need some medicine right now."
Fifty years ago, the Eagles released their first "Greatest Hits" album, which became the best-selling of all time. The legendary rock band still performs to sold-out crowds today. Don Henley talks to Tracy Smith.
Faith Salie breaks down why HBO's "Heated Rivalry" is setting the internet on fire with its story of a secret romance between rival pro hockey players.
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video on Saturday, pleading for their mother's return after she went missing last week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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.
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "administrative warrants work," amid controversy over immigration officials using them instead of warrants issued by a judge. He added that a judge "should not hold up everything we're seeing."
Two American freestyle skiers, Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis, acknowledged "mixed emotions" representing the U.S. at the Milano Cortina Olympics amid the heated political environment. The remarks have drawn criticism from the Trump administration and some Republicans.
Legendary downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, who already had a torn ACL, crashed seconds into her race at the Milan Olympics on Sunday morning.
Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he does not believe that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is "competent for her position" amid her involvement in the Georgia election investigation and a highly classified whistleblower complaint.
As Washington turns its eyes toward the upcoming midterm elections and the Trump administration moderates its tone on deportations while ramping up efforts to undermine confidence in our election process, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" speaks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas.