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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.
Wealth management lessons from the wealthy. Merrill Lynch's latest Affluent Insights survey finds that most well-off folks haven't felt the need to do much belt tightening.
It's possible to put up to $12,000 into a Roth IRA this year and pay little to no taxes on it. MoneyWatch's Ray Martin explains.
Here's a nice alternative to the "save more, retire later" advice for fixing an expected retirement kitty shortfall: become an ex-pat. International Living has its top picks for retirement havens.
MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger explains how to determine the amount of money you'll want saved by the time you retire.
New fuel-economy rules require automakers to average 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016. To get there, the auto companies are rolling out a mix of technological innovations. That makes your car-buying calculus a bit trickier.
Market predictions look scientific, but for the most part they're just guess work.
Even experienced investors make mistakes. When Cal bought a second home with a bridge loan, he failed to keep in mind the No. 1 objective of successful financial planning: always keep your financial options open. If you're considering a big purchase, like real estate, be sure to have an exit strategy. Here's how to think ahead.
The markets are still making it tough for anyone in search of a decent income payout. Right now your best option can be to stop looking around the fixed income side of the market and set your sights instead on dividend-paying stocks. Plenty of blue-chips beat the payout on today's 5-year Treasury.
Credit-card users are not well served when politicians tell them that banks are the reason for their bloated debt and financial problems. If you think banks credit-card fees are the source of your financial troubles, then you have the mind set of a money loser. Here's how to turn that mindset around and get rid of credit-card troubles for good.
A recent survey by the mutual fund lobbying group tries to suggest that all is well with the de facto national retirement plan, the 401(k). Not true.
Every year Morningstar trots out its picks for the best funds over the past calendar year. Yet the three funds they picked for 2009 aren't really the best of 2009. And that makes them great choices.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet for face-to-face negotiations amid a fragile truce.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central Station on Saturday before he was fatally shot by police, officials said.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it did not have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended without jeopardizing the safety of the president.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
George Strausman of Great Neck, New York, is 102 years old and still works four days a week in his family's construction business. But it's what he does on his day off that is even more remarkable.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it did not have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended without jeopardizing the safety of the president.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The latest polls indicate that Viktor Orbán, an international ally of President Trump, and his Fidedz party are trailing the rival Tisza party.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
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.
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
The destroyers were beginning mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
The State Department said on Saturday it has revoked the green cards and detained the family of the Iranian regime propagandist known as "Screaming Mary."
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan.
Journalist Roger Sharpe is known as the "The Man Who Saved Pinball," after he helped overturn New York City's 35-year ban on the game. "CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Sharpe to discuss the 50th anniversary of a key moment in pinball history.
Chess master Levy Rozman join "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his newest book, "Chess for Babies," and how his online presence is changing the way people learn to play the game.
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "Dear Pillow."
Theo Lawrence grew up outside of Paris, but developed his love for American country music by checking out records at his local library. He moved to Texas in 2023 and released his debut album, "Cherie." His next adventure is a coast-to-coast tour, including a stop at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Here's Theo Lawrence performing "California Poppy."
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
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 study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
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.
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
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.
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.
The Artemis II astronauts spoke following the successful completion of their mission. They splashed down on Friday night off the coast of San Diego. Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Mahan joins CBS News to discuss.
The Artemis II crew spoke publicly for the first time after their successful mission at the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas.
Iran is reportedly planning to charge ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz a toll. CBS News contributor Joe Zacks has more.
U.S. officials are meeting Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Saturday in direct talks, the White House says. CBS News' Haley Ott has more on the global reaction to the two-week ceasefire.
President Trump said the U.S. is "clearing out" the Strait of Hormuz on social media Saturday. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are meeting face-to-face with Iranian and Pakistani officials in Islamabad. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.