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The Obama Administration's recent tweak to policy makes it easier to bank unused vacation days in your retirement account. As much as Americans need to save more for retirement, using the vacation days could be a smarter retirement planning strategy
My daughter is applying to an elite (read expensive) college. Is the expense justifiable as an investment in her human capital? A close reading of the research says it is.
It's clear we know we need to save more to ensure a secure retirement. But for all the lip service given to the new realities of retirement planning, we're still coming up short--way short--on putting our money where our mouths are.
The good news: More firms that slashed or suspended their 401(k) matching contribution now say they plan on reinstating the benefit in 2010. The not so good news: some employer matches will be less generous than before.
As interest rates have plummeted, the cost of producing retirement income has skyrocketed.
Top investing mind William J. Bernstein has written an easy-to-read retirement road map for individual investors. The Investor's Manifesto flips the focus from "getting rich" to making sure you don't die poor.
Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr. Doom, makes a persuasive case that the weak dollar and low interest rates are building another massive asset bubble. What should a rational investor do?
Financial decision-making skills peak at age 53. Yet retirees need to still be making smart choices into their 70s and beyond. Welcome to yet another retirement risk.
At 24, Molly Laurain is making a good salary, but she spends most of what she earns. And that's not going to help her pay for graduate school. Here's how she can save money, invest it wisely, and keep her options open if she decides to go for a master's degree.
Molly Laurain faces a tough decision in a delicate economy: Pursue a graduate degree to boost her credentials in a tight job market or hang onto the job she has? We show her how to make that decision, and explain how to pay for school should she — or you — decide to go.
Molly Laurain had a college degree and a knack for real estate, but she entered the job market just as the economy was heading for recession — and the profession she knew best was getting clobbered. Here's how she landed on her feet, and how we helped her get her financial life into shape to take her career to the next level.
Americans expect to spend down their retirement savings at a 10 percent annual rate says Wells Fargo's annual Retirement Fitness Survey. And that's a sure-fire recipe for financial disaster.
Master limited partnerships can provide healthy income payments to ehnance your retirement in this era of low interest rates.
The newest luxury hybrids may not make a serious dent in your fuel costs - but they sure are fun to drive. Jim Motavalli reports.
Financial literacy is today's Very Worthy Cause. In reality, though, it's no more than amiable smokescreen-a way to blame consumers for the financial industry's failures and head off reform that will really make a difference.
Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated."
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The three workers, who died in March, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Let the Big Dog Eat."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "The Lucky Ones."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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 recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
A woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch's family on Saturday revealed his cause of death as "severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." Lindsey Reiser reports.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.