Social Security Strategies: How to Get $90,000 More For Your Spouse
Read here to learn strategies that can boost Social Security income to your spouse by $90,000 or more.
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Read here to learn strategies that can boost Social Security income to your spouse by $90,000 or more.
Managing spending and savings is a contact sport. You learn it by doing it. A summer job helps teach older teens a lot of basic money skills we often take for granted.
The most important decision you'll make regarding your Social Security income is when to start receiving benefits. Read here to learn two simple numbers that will help you make the best decision for you.
New research suggests that seeing an age-processsed image of what you'll look like in 30 years will prompt you to boost your savings now. So paint a picture, or use your imagination to travel through time for a clear look at your future self. Here's how.
Contrary thought: How killing Osama bin Laden will bring down the price of gas and make our families more secure.
It's critical that married couples understand the rules that apply to them when it comes to Social Security benefits. These rules affect the income you'll receive while you're both alive, and they directly affect the security of the survivor, which is often the wife. Read here for details.
Ted Benna, inventor of the 401(k), offers 3 ways to assess your company's retirement plan. Benna sits down with MoneyWatch's Eric Schurenberg.
Parents who teach their children the value of money and how to manage their spending before they go off to school, raise young adults who are less likely to get into financial difficulty later in life.
How would a US default affect your retirement plans?
Working longer will help you reach your retirement goals. But research shows that it's not the extra saving in those later years -- it's the extra time without drawing down your nest egg -- that makes the difference. So go ahead and cut loose in your 60s if you're going to stay on the job. This is when you had long planned to live a little, and you still can.
Bin Laden's removal will raise the world's opinion of America, and may even raise our own confidence in America's ability to solve her problems. But the ultimate risk that bin Laden represented is still there.
For many people, their Social Security income will be a crucial part of their retirement security. Learning how to get the most from Social Security is an important step when planning your retirement. Here's a checklist of what you need to know to max your Social Security income.
If you have made it to your 50's how much should you have saved for retirement? If you are not as prepared as you should be, don't panic. Here's a game plan to kick your retirement savings into high gear.
Happiness and satisfaction with life -- that's what most people really want. But just how much income do you need to be happy and satisfied? And what other factors contribute to your happiness? Take the 2011 Money and Happiness survey, to help us gain insights into these important questions.
The job market for new grads is the best in three years. But you'll still need to be on your game to launch a career this spring. Here are seven key tools to help you land that first job:
Starmer will step down weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that had entered restricted airspace over Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday, military officials said.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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 U.S. Men's National Team defeated Australia 2-0 on Friday, nabbing a coveted spot in the Round of 32. Former USMNT player Charlie Davies reacts to the match and reflects on the growing popularity of soccer in the U.S.
U.S. officials on Friday said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, but the next day Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel said it was responding to over 50 rockets launched by Hezbollah, killing an Israeli soldier. Holly Williams reports on how the fighting could impact talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. men's national team beat Australia on Friday to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds. Meanwhile, the small African nation of Cape Verde scored their first ever World Cup goals and held Uruguay to a draw.
Most Americans are eager for the Iran war to end despite doubts that the U.S. has stopped Iran's nuclear efforts, a recent CBS News poll shows. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the data.
A string of intense tornadoes ripped through southern Illinois late Sunday as there were at least two dozen tornado reports in the Midwest. Meanwhile, high winds in the West are fueling at least 70 active wildfires. Rob Marciano reports.