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The Obama administration recently announced it would not recommend to the debt super committee that Social Security be modified, stating that Social Security won't contribute to deficits in the near or medium term. Is this last statement correct? Read here to find out.
Once an insruance loss is assessed and the claim is quantified, it's not uncommon to find yourself in a position of having to challenge the first settlement offer from the insurance company.
Now that the 12-member debt super committee has met for the first time, the debates will begin on how to reduce our national debt. Changes to Medicare are on the table, so let's see what options the debt super committee has to contain the rising costs of Medicare.
For most people, making a claim and getting through the insurance settlement process is something they have never had to deal with. It can be confusing and intimidating, but it doesn't have to be.
When adult children return to live with theri parents, it can cause stress and difficult issues arise. What works best is when the young adult is contributing and there are some basic ground rules with which everyone agrees.
Who would you rather get nutritional advice from scientists, or from clowns, dogs, frogs, camels, and cowboys? Your answer can significantly influence your health and longevity, as well as your pocketbook. Read here for details.
Last night at the GOP presidential primary debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry called Social Security a "ponzi scheme" and a "monstrous lie" to the younger generation. These inflammatory statements are out of touch with the majority of Americans. Read here for details.
Employment rates among Americans ages 55 and over are at the highest levels in decades. Read here for details, including win-win ideas for helping you enjoy retirement work.
Experts say that intergenerational living arrangements - also known as boomeranging - can be a good thing, or a bad thing. Regardless of the reasons, what works best is when the young adult is working, contributing and there are some basic ground rules with which everyone agrees.
How have target date funds performed during the latest downturn? Read here for details.
Target date funds are a good way to help you stay invested in the market during downturns, and a recent study shows that participants who invested in these funds stayed the course during the 2008-2009 downturn. But don't blindly invest in a target date fund - look under the hood! Read here for details.
With the debt super committee reviewing all forms of federal government entitlements, it's good to keep in mind the basic reasons we need Social Security. Social Security is a collective good for our society; it shows that we value taking care of our senior citizens. Read here for details.
How much money do you really need in retirement? Read here for inspirations and insights on how to live to the fullest in your retirement years.
The four percent rule is widely followed as a strategy for calculating amounts you can safely withdraw from your retirement savings while minimizing the odds of outliving your money. There's a serious flaw with this rule, however, that can result in you outliving your savings. Read here for two strategies to address this problem.
I've advocated that you should take care of your health as an important way to reduce your exposure to high bills for medical and long-term care expenses. But could this strategy backfire and actually cause you to spend more money during you retirement? One financial services firm suggests this might be the case. Read here for details, and why this won't necessarily be bad for your retirement finances.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
The Department of Homeland Security disputes a Minnesota school district's claims that ICE agents used a 5-year-old boy as bait before taking the boy and his father into custody Wednesday.
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
While the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. are a milestone, the issue of territorial concessions remains the key sticking point
Accumulating ice may pose even bigger problems than snow in this weekend's winter storm.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the Sunday shooting of a judge and his wife in Indiana, according to authorities.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in Philadelphia.
Accumulating ice may pose even bigger problems than snow in this weekend's winter storm.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
Zuffa Boxing is scheduled to hold its first event tonight with a fight card matching Callum Walsh against Carlos Ocampo.
About half the population of the United States is in the path of heavy snow and crippling ice, the National Weather Service said.
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.
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor writes of the aftermath of the April 2025 arson attack on his home, and of the character of ordinary Americans representing "the bonds that lead to a more perfect union."
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
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 new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
Russia's relentless strikes leave families in Kyiv without heat and power, and keep schools closed for at least a month.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.
A court hears that President Trump's youngest son called police to report an ongoing attack on a female friend in Britain after seeing it on a video chat.
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
"Sinners" set an all-time record for the most Oscar nominations with 16, including for best picture. Not far behind is "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" received zero nominations, even in categories where the first "Wicked" movie won just last year.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
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.
"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.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
5-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became a drug kingpin and is accused of orchestrating multiple murders, has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday. CBS News' Anna Shecter reports.
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.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be back in court Friday for more discussions on potential evidence for his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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.
5-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
President Trump says the invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" has been withdrawn. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports as Trump reacts to Canada's Mark Carney's comments on the U.S.
In 2001, actor and Sundance Film Festival founder Robert Redford discussed the disappointment of meeting celebrities before he became famous. "When you usually saw the people that they were, they were usually disappointing, as I'm sure I am," he said. Redford died in September.
Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became a drug kingpin and is accused of orchestrating multiple murders, has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday. CBS News' Anna Shecter reports.
President Trump attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amid growing tensions over his threats surrounding a U.S. Greenland acquisition. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to several U.S. and world power players who weighed in on America's impact abroad.