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As the manic-depressive decade of the 2000s came to a close, stocks staged a spectacular, global bust and powerful rebound. Housing also did the bust thing; we may be waiting a long time for the powerful real estate rebound, however. So, where to invest in 2010? A mattress? Real estate? Apple? Many...
Your taxes will probably be going up soon, since Washington needs the cash. But there are quite a few things you can, and should, do in 2010 to keep the government's mitts off your money.
If human capital is indeed the ticket to a secure retirement, making sure you do everything possible to preserve your valuable commodity is vitally important. Continuing education? Well, of course. But when it comes to skills sharpening, keeping your brain's synapses firing at a high level is another smart step. And thanks to a burgeoning industry, you can make a game of it.
Bad news for public debtors could signal more trouble to come.
Get motivated to bump-up your savings, pay down some debt and balance your investments before the start of the new year.
In the first five minutes of Investing 101 you learn that past performance is no guarantee (or barometer) of future performance. Yet according to the latest PlanSponsor survey of 401(k) plans, your employer thinks past performance is more important in choosing target funds than how the funds allocate your money, or the fees that you are stuck paying.
The Obama Administration has set its sights on the fact that left on our own we are likely to screw up how we manage our retirement assets once we actually retire. The well-founded concern is that we will withdraw our money way too fast. The proposed solution is to add an annuity feature to 401(k) plans that would dole out our assets at a more sustainable pace. Basically, Washington now wants to make 401(k)s work a lot like the private pension plans it has ushered into near extinction.
Receiving a monthly check from the day you retire until the day you die sounds mighty appealing. But signing up for an immediate annuity also means locking up your money with an insurer for decades. How can you be certain the company will still be around? Here are seven of the highest-paying annuities from the safest insurers.
What's your most important retirement asset? Your 401(k)? Wrong: It's your earning power. Which means the decisions you make about career are the most decisive retirement moves you make.
For all the Congressional sturm und drang about what to do with the federal estate tax, the reality is that at a $3.5 million exclusion, less than one percent of Americans have anything to worry about. What gets less attention is that plenty of states charge a death tax that hits estates with $1 million or less, making them the worst place to die in terms of inheritance.
Time is running out for you or your parents to sign up for Medicare D and Medicare Advantage plans. By following these tips, you'll be able to find the best and most affordable coverage.
If you rush into a Roth IRA conversion, you may end up paying more taxes.
Notre Dame's Charie Weis and Florida State's Bobby Bowden lost their jobs this past week. Their ousters offer some valuable lessons for how to manage your career in today's tricky "what have you done for me lately" work world.
Everything points to further upside for gold, which should make long-term gold bull Jim Grant feel totally vindicated. Instead, it makes him nervous. Here's why.
Inheritance is a big part of our financial profile according to a new study. This isn't about whether there's an Inherited IRA in your future; but rather how your gene pool plays into your portfolio management. Yep, Mom and Dad have a big role in why we invest the way we do.
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, less than three weeks after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good and amid an ongoing surge in immigration enforcement action across the city.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.
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.
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
Wall Street analysts expect the gold rally to continue as investors pile in because of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns.
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
Wall Street analysts expect the gold rally to continue as investors pile in because of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns.
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.
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
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.
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.
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Fire crews battled the blaze for hours before recovering four bodies - all women - from the destroyed building.
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.
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Videos from bystanders in Minneapolis, Minnesota, help provide multiple views of the moments before agents with Border Patrol shot and killed Alex Pretti. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The mayor said a woman and a child were among the wounded in the "cowardly" attack.
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.
Israel says it has recovered the remains of the last hostage in Gaza. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports.
The highly anticipated fourth season of "Bridgerton" drops this week. The Cinderella-inspired season follows the second Bridgerton brother who meets a mysterious "Lady in Silver" at a masquerade ball. The show's stars, Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha, talk about the upcoming season and what they want viewers to take away.
An Atlanta-area teacher inspired a student to take the steps he needed to get help for his depression. Years later, the former student is sharing his story to help others. David Begnaud reports.
Dangerous conditions persist in parts of the U.S. after a massive winter storm brought freezing rain and snow to many Americans. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Rob Marciano report. Also, Robert Sinclair from AAA Northeast joins with more on the storm's travel impact.
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.