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It can pay to make a few financial moves in the calendar year BEFORE the year you submit the FAFSA. Doing this takes planning and foresight so you'll need to think and plan ahead. Read on to see how making a few well-timed moves can help increase financial aid eligibility next year.
This blog offers 10 steps to generate an income that covers your living expenses, no matter how long you live and no matter what happens in the economy.
It looks likely that married couples with joint income above $250,000 and individuals with income above $200,000 will see their federal tax rates rise in 2011. That means, the standard practice of pushing more income in the next tax year-thereby delaying when tax is due-doesn't look too smart in 2010. The wealthy might want to pay more tax in 2010 if it means having to pay less in 2011 and beyond.
Old fashioned pension plans outperform 401(k) plans by an average of one percentage point a year. That adds up to a huge difference in the potential nest egg you'll have 20 or 30 years down the line. Since you can't go out and buy yourself a pension, your next best move is to understand what pension managers do better than you, and put that to work in your own 401(k)
The problem for most Americans is that the money and benefits just aren't there for the traditional retirement of "not working." This article shares some statistics on these challenges, and then suggests goals for older Americans that are more realistic than the traditional retirement.
Do you find yourself a bit depressed now that the Dow has slipped under 10,000 again? I have to confess that it makes me mildly anxious, even though I know that the five-figure mark means nothing. That happens to be the mirror image of a point I made in a post a few months back, when the Dow passed ...
If you are preparing to submit the FAFSA, there are some financial moves you can make that could help to increase the potential amount of financial aid for your student year.
Tim Geithner has gone on television to defend the Treasury bond's credit rating. But only a better fiscal policy can really protect it, and do you think Congress is up to it?
Do I need a professional financial advisor? by Jane Bryant Quinn I can think of some circumstances where a planner is a must. For example: 1. You earn good wages but cannot manage to save a dime. You need a reality check. Someone has to show you — in dollars and cents — how little...
Can you trust online retirement calculators? by Jane Bryant Quinn I have mixed feelings about the retirement-planning calculators available on the Web. You enter certain financial data and the calculators purport to tell you how much more you ought to be saving for your retirement. Their weaknesse...
How can I get the best deal on a reverse mortgage? by Jane Bryant Quinn 1. Choose a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). For most borrowers, it's the right loan. 2. Compare the HECM with one of the jumbo loans if you have an expensive house. Sometimes the jumbo wins. Often, however, 'll find...
How can I find a good fee-only financial planner? by Jane Bryant Quinn You can find a good fee-only planner through one of the following Web sites: National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, about 1,270 planners in all states. To see if there are any near you, go to its Web site and t...
Can I rely on my Social Security income? Shouldn't we just privatize it? by Jane Bryant Quinn Many people imagine that they'd have more money if they could ditch Social Security. "Just give me my contribution and my employer's, and I could invest for a higher income," they say. I doubt ...
I am counting on my inheritance for my retirement. How much will I need? by Jane Bryant Quinn Your inheritance may be your last, best hope of living well when you retire. What to do with your luck depends on the size of the windfall and how well fixed you were before. Assuming that the money is i...
By planning ahead, you can avoid these Top 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes. This will help prevent running out of money in your 70s or 80s, when you might still have some good years ahead of you.
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
Power outages were reported in numerous states as a monster storm swept across much of the country.
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise join Margaret Brennan.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A passenger ferry with more than 350 people on board capsized near the island province of Basilan in the southern Philippines, officials said.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
The Falun Gong dance troupe produces what it describes as a vision of "China before communism." The touring company says it's been targeted by Beijing. Now former performers are suing, alleging forced labor and untreated injuries, allegations Shen Yun disputes.
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
"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.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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.
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
American Alex Honnold climbed a 101-story skyscraper in Taipei without ropes or protective gear on Saturday. Honnold usually climbs cliffs like Yosemite's El Capitan. Leigh Kiniry reports.
President Trump addressed Border Patrol's killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, writing, "Let our ICE patriots do their job." He also accused the mayor of Minneapolis and governor of Minnesota of "inciting insurrection." Willie James Inman reports.
Details are emerging about the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis by federal agents on Saturday. The shooting was caught on video by several eyewitnesses, but local, state and federal officials are providing starkly different accounts of what happened. Lana Zak has more.
Shanelle Kaul, Tom Hanson, Jason Allen, Dave Malkoff and Rob Marciano provide the latest updates on the massive winter storm that's brought heavy snow and ice to large swaths of the nation.