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A new industry-backed study says people are happy with their 401(k) accounts. But the average retirement account holds only enough money to provide retirees with $3,100 a year in income. That's not enough.
With Washington bogged down in debates about how best to protect consumers from the dangers of the financial markets, here's an idea: be your own financial regulator. You know enough to do this.
Banks are supposed to be making mortgage loans again, but from what I'm seeing, some are making unreasonable requests. Here's where to go for the best chance on getting your loan through the approvals process.
Starbucks customers in New York City have reduced the calorie-count of their food purchases by an average of 6 percent since the city started requiring restaurants to post calorie information next to its products. Customers with a history of ordering high-calorie food reduced their calorie count more than 20 percent. Now if only Mayor Bloomberg's calorie disclosure initiative could be applied to 401(k) fee disclosure, we would all be in better retirement shape.
Fortune Magazine consulted four great market seers to forecast the markets for the next 10 years. Here's why all such exercises are a waste of time.
From better retirement prospects to a more 21st Century approach to careers, Gen Y looks to be in a lot better shape than Boomers to make their way in the new world order.
Odds are, you'll work in retirement -- at least part-time. To make your next job both more enjoyable and more lucrative, follow MoneyWatch's six-step plan.
New research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute contradicts an earlier report (from the Urban Institute) that suggested the rising popularity of auto enrollment was causing firms to reduce their matching contribution rate. In fact, EBRI says on average, the large firms it surveyed have slightly increased their match rates since introducing auto enrollment.
If your between ages 45 and 50, it's time to figure out where you stand for retirement, and start making changes if necessary.
If you want to make forward financial progress, you need to have the mindset of an accumulator of money and a disposer of debt, not the other way around. Here are six things you can do right now to change your money mindset.
While Congress and Corporate America dither over how (or whether) to give 401(k) plan participants clear fee information, a new firm, BrightScope, has beaten them to the punch with a free online tool that not only shows the fees charged, but also translates that into real dollar terms for investors. The killer app: showing participants in fee-sucking plans how much they can save between now and retirement by doing an IRA rollover.
While being auto enrolled in a 401(k) plan is better than doing nothing, it's not the best strategy for most folks. People who are automatically enrolled into their employers 401(k) plans should consider making these changes.
The income limits preventing higher income taxpayers from contributing directly to a Roth IRA still apply in 2010. But these individuals can still contribute to a traditional IRA and convert it to a Roth tax free. Watch my video tip to learn how it works.
The 401(k) may be an imperfect plan, but it's the best you've got. Until something better comes along, if ever, these three principles will help you make the most of it.
First the good news: Total retirement assets in America made a nice comeback in 2009, recouping 23 percent. So go ahead, open your year-end 401(k) statement. Now the "could be better" news: even with the 2009 rebound you may still be a tad shy of your goals. Here's how to give your 401(k) a quick tune-up.
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.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
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.
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.
Not sure where to watch the 2026 Super Bowl live? There are multiple ways to watch the game for free today. Here's how.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
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.
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.
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
"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.
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.
For all the romantics: This Sunday, we leave you in Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge - just 5 miles east of Valentine, Nebraska. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard
As Super Bowl fans touchdown in the Bay Area for Sunday's big game, they might spot a splash of color in the water. In the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, less than 2,500 yards away from the 50-yard line of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, lies a colorful mosaic of salt pools. Conor Knighton reports.
If you're heading to a Super Bowl party this weekend and you don't know much about football, Luke Burbank — a Seattle Seahawks fan — has a few helpful tips to help you fit in.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some notable people who left us this week, including singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension.