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Various mutual fund families can have different opinions on the appropriate asset allocation for a specific retirement date. It definitely pays to "look under the hood" of target date funds and not just rely on a number on the calendar!
International bond funds seem like the answer to a retirement investors' worries at a scary time for bond investors. But it's not that simple.
Have a 401(k) from a previous job? You need to roll it over into an account with a brokerage. Jill Schlesinger gives us the 3 easy steps.
A reader asks is there is tax relief for withdrawals from IRA to pay his bills and relief from investment losses. Ray provides the answers.
Nearly two -thirds of wealthy Americans agree with President Obama that they should be paying more income tax. But that at best will put a dent in the deficit; and when it comes to the bigger-ticket deficit reduction moves, Americans are still in deep denial about what needs to happen.
Don't be clueless about how much money you need to retire and how much you should be saving for retirement. Inform yourself by using an online retirement calculator. Here's what to look for when selecting a retirement calculator.
Everyone seems to think something terrible will happen if they give away more than $13,000. Fact is, almost no one ever pays a gift tax.
Knowing what mistakes not to make in a job hunt can be just as helpful as knowing the right moves. A recent study details the costly bad assumptions that are holding back unemployed older Baby Boomers. Their mistakes can serve as good template for what you'll want to guard against in the coming years.
The high cost of retiree medical insurance and the barriers to coverage due to pre-existing conditions have long been a significant obstacle for most Americans who want to retire before age 65, the eligibility age for Medicare. The health reform bill helps some people, but the high cost of retiree medical insurance will still be a challenge for many Americans.
For families that are maxing out on 401(k)s and IRAs each year, there's another great tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. Max out on an HSA and you will effectively boost your retirement savings 14%.
Focusing on how long you want to be retired -- rather than at what age you want to stop working -- can give you valuable insights that will help you make important decisions for the rest of your life, such as how long you want to work, the type of work you desire, and how much retirement savings you need.
While having a big house is nice, the cost of maintaining that house may severely crimp your standard of living in retirement.
Jill Schlesinger coaches a woman on a delicate subject: telling an adult child it's time to move out.
With much smaller generations following the largest demographic bulge in U.S. history, Thornton Parker argues that boomers will flood the market as they sell their stock holdings - depressing prices and possibly causing a market crash.
Millions of older Americans have anxieties about their financial security in their retirement years. Their legitimate concerns can prevent them from truly enjoying their retirement years. Put solid plans in place to address these concerns, however, and you'll feel a lot better about the future.
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
California's attorney general filed charges against 21 suspects, accusing the group of defrauding the state of $267 million. Arrests come after a CBS News investigation into hospice fraud.
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $9 billion in 2025, recently warned that it could run out of money within 12 months.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
A politically connected nonprofit animal shelter helped steer Bondi on DOJ's approach on animal cruelty crimes and their prosecution.
The U.S. is convening hastily arranged diplomatic talks next week in Washington, D.C., aimed at crafting a ceasefire in Lebanon.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter.
The U.S. is convening hastily arranged diplomatic talks next week in Washington, D.C., aimed at crafting a ceasefire in Lebanon.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
K-pop supergroup BTS hit the stage on Thursday, kicking off their comeback world tour after a four-year hiatus. Nicole Fell, assistant editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Ryan Gosling's new movie, "Project Hail Mary," is raising questions about the future of the Sun. CBS News contributor Janna Levin joins with more details.
(Spoilers ahead) The latest castaway voted off "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being eliminated from the game, this season's challenges and being the first member of the jury.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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.
Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Police file charges against 21 suspects in what's described as a $267 million fraud case with zero legitimate patients. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
Jasveen Sangha, the woman described as the "Ketamine Queen," was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in federal prison for her role in the death of "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry. Carter Evans reports.
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
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.
U.S. service members spoke to CBS News' Jonah Kaplan about the deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait and recalled the moment an explosion hit the unit. The survivors described the heroism after the war's deadliest strike against the U.S. and disputed the Pentagon's description of the events.
K-pop supergroup BTS hit the stage on Thursday, kicking off their comeback world tour after a four-year hiatus. Nicole Fell, assistant editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democratic lawmakers are hoping to court Black voters this week at Reverend Al Sharpton's National Action Network Convention in New York. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Day One of the 2026 Masters Tournament has come to an end at Augusta National Golf Club. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod has more.
Thursday marked the Artemis II crew's final full day in space. They are now preparing for reentry to Earth with NASA expressing confidence in the ship's heat shield. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.