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Many folks in the Northeast are not as familiar with earthquakes as are folks who live in California. And as such, I don't think these folks give the matter of whether or not to buy earthquake insurance a second thought.
Wages have been mostly flat, but next year employers are set to open their wallets and reward valuable workers with substantial raises. Jill Schlesinger tells us what to expect.
Students and their parents face a number of financial decisions and transactions that can have an impact on their finances. Here's my guide on what parents and students need to know about the financial tools and decisions that face students and their parents.
The report issued late last year by the bi-partisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, otherwise known as the Deficit Commission, is a good place to start for considering changes to Social Security. Let's take a look, along with some tweaks to the Commission's recommendations.
While mutual funds tell investors to buy and hold, if you look at how much they trade, they certainly don't follow that advice.
What should you do about the latest stock market volatility? Nothing at all, according to a recent survey from Fidelity Investments. Read here for some ideas to keep you calm during this latest stock market craziness.
Executive editor Jack Otter, blogger Ray Martin and money guru Lauren Young answer your questions about Social Security, which just celebrated its 76th anniversary, and retirement.
Researchers in Australia recently released a study that found that watching TV or videos for an average of six hours a day could shorten a viewer's life expectancy by almost five years. But the damage to your retirement doesn't stop with a shortened life expectancy. Read here for details.
I don't think we are headed for a recession, and I think the markets and the economy will slowly improve. But that doesn't mean folks shouldn't plan and be prepared. So here are a few thoughts on preparing your credit and benefits...
A few days ago I wrote that the financial markets are pricing in a substantial likelihood of a recession and a significant 30 percent decline in corporate earnings. If that were to materialize, it would make the current decline in the financial markets look like a small bump in the road.
The recent debt compromise calls for a bi-partisan committee to make recommendations to reduce entitlements. As a result, we'll probably hear more impassioned debates about so-called "raids" by politicians on the Social Security trust fund. Here are two possible fixes for Social Security's financing issues.
I think things will improve. But that doesn't mean folks shouldn't plan for the worst. With this in mind, folks need to buckle up and check the strength of their financial safety nets.
Before you dump your stocks, keep this in mind: it's easy to be hysterical, but better to be historical. Let history be a guide to defining probability and how to invest, not the hysteria in the media.
With all the attention given to the debt downgrade and a possible new recession, it's a good time to review my mother's story to see what we can learn. She just turned 90, has been retired for over 30 years, and during this time, has survived four major meltdowns - and counting. Her story inspired my 10-step plan to recession-proof your retirement years.
Excessive debt is the fastest way to lose control of your personal finances, so don't exceed your personal debt ratio.
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?
Accumulating ice may pose even bigger problems than snow in this weekend's winter storm.
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
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.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the Sunday shooting of a judge and his wife in Indiana, according to authorities.
Hundreds of businesses in the Twin Cities are closed Friday to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, as thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in a show of solidarity.
The Republican National Committee on Friday voted to amend its bylaws to clear the way for a GOP "midterm convention" ahead of November's elections.
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
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.
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
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.
The Republican National Committee on Friday voted to amend its bylaws to clear the way for a GOP "midterm convention" ahead of November's elections.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
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.
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.
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.
Five-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.
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.
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.
A dangerous winter storm is taking aim at millions of Americans this weekend. Leigh Anne Strahler, president and COO of Public Service Company of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss how the utility provider is preparing to prevent power grid issues.
President Trump says the invitation for Canada to join his "Board of Peace" has been withdrawn. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, Brian C. Wahler, spoke to CBS News about concerns over access to the materials needed to clear roads as a massive winter storm approaches the East.
Five-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.