Americans fear going broke in retirement more than death, study finds

Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.

• Apr 23

Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement

Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.

• Apr 18

How inflation is impacting social lives

Inflation affects all areas of American life from grocery shopping to choosing where to live. A survey found that 37% of Americans are even neglecting their social lives due to high prices. Lifestyle expert Maureen Petrosky joins CBS News to discuss.

• Nov 15, 2024
• 04:02

Navigating the "Boomer stuff avalanche"

Baby Boomers have collected a lot over the years, leaving their children to figure out what to do with it all. Professional organizer Mindy Godding joins us to share expert advice on how to manage the overwhelming task of clearing out family heirlooms and belongings.

• Oct 23, 2024
• 04:15

Gen Z to outnumber Baby Boomers in workforce

Gen Z employees will outnumber Baby Boomers in the U.S. workforce by the end of this year, according to a Glassdoor report. Scott Dobroski, career trend expert for Indeed, joins to discuss.

• Sep 6, 2024
• 04:25

Young Americans and the economy

38% of Gen Z and millennials say they are having a harder time growing financial wealth compared to their parents at the same age, according to a new survey from Bankrate. Sarah Foster, an analyst at Bankrate, joined CBS News to discuss the findings.

• Jan 18, 2024
• 05:11

Millions of boomers have nothing saved for retirement

1 in 4 older Americans may have to work longer or scrimp and save to make ends meet in their golden years, a new study suggests.

• Apr 18, 2023

Boomer homebuying bonanza

Baby boomers are outbuying and outbidding millennials in the U.S. housing market. Senior real estate reporter with Insider, James Rodriguez, joined CBS News to break down the trends among homebuyers.

• Apr 6, 2023
• 05:48

Historical elections in the U.S.

Several races across the country made history this election season. CBS News Anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with the director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, Larry Sabato, about what this means for the U.S.

• Nov 9, 2022
• 04:20

Growing homelessness among baby boomers

A growing number of baby boomers are experiencing homelessness amid rising rents and inflation. The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to swell to 225,000 nationwide by 2026, according to one study. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look.

• Jul 28, 2022
• 02:31

Subsidizing adult children

A new poll conducted by CreditCards.com shows that most parents with adult children have paid for a number of their expenses. A senior analyst for the site, Matt Schulz, joins CBSN to discuss this ongoing trend and its effects on the economy.

• Dec 12, 2017
• 02:52

Millennials talk stereotypes

Millennials, born between the early '80s and mid-'90s, make up the largest living generation, bigger than Baby Boomers and Generation X. Their money, their attention and their votes are all in demand. But identifying millennials is complicated by a divide within the generation, with their formative years split by the financial crisis, smart phones and social media. Bianna Golodryga met some millennials to get their reactions to stereotypes about them. Refinery29 chief content officer Amy Emmerich also joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the generation.

• Nov 13, 2017
• 07:30

Reinvent your career after 50

Baby boomers are reinventing their careers as many work past the traditional age of retirement. Reasons for working past age 65 include not being able to afford retirement and needing income or health benefits. Career coach John Tarnoff joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50."

• Feb 7, 2017
• 03:31

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from October 21, 2015 edition

Vice President Joe Biden said he will not seek the the Democratic party's nomination for president; Julia, a new character on Sesame Street, lives with autism

• Oct 21, 2015
• 19:48

Financial planners are saying that four in 10 baby boomers have no retirement savings at all and nearly 70% have no pension plans

Financial planners are saying that four in 10 baby boomers have no retirement savings at all and nearly 70% have no pension plans. Anthony Mason has more on how many boomers are forced to continue working instead of enjoying retirement.

• Oct 21, 2015
• 02:09

As people enter retirement, some may want to look into retiring in a college town

As people enter retirement, some may want to look into retiring in a college town. As Don Dahler explains, colleges are creating partnerships with retirement communities that benefit both retirees and the colleges.

• May 22, 2015
• 02:02

Millions of baby boomers are approaching retirement or have already given up their jobs, but many don't want to kick back.

Millions of baby boomers are approaching retirement or have already given up their jobs, but many don't want to kick back. Julianna Goldman reports on 75-year-old Seth Goldstein who's creating inventions for passion, not a paycheck.

• Mar 19, 2015
• 03:57

Applications for senior roommates have tripled in New York over the past six years

Applications for senior roommates have tripled in New York over the past six years. Vinita Nair reports on how "Boomer Roomies" are helping one another.

• Jul 28, 2014
• 03:13

GOP and the generational divide over climate change

Benji Backer, president and founder of the American Conservative Coalition, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his insight into what is driving this generational gap over climate change and why the Republican Party has to move past being the party of climate denial.

• Jan 31, 2021
• 10:28

Author Leigh Gallagher joins MoneyWatch's Amey Stone to discuss the changing face of American suburbia, what people are looking for when choosing a town to live in, and why many baby boomers are opting to stay in the city

Author Leigh Gallagher joins MoneyWatch's Amey Stone to discuss the changing face of American suburbia, what people are looking for when choosing a town to live in, and why many baby boomers are opting to stay in the city.

• Feb 18, 2014
• 01:24

Why more Americans are retiring abroad

Some baby boomers are moving outside the U.S. to stretch their dollars.

• Sep 20, 2019
• 01:11

College kids learn hard lesson on coronavirus

Officials warning the nation about the coronavirus threat are increasingly worried that baby boomers and young adults are not heeding their advice. In Florida, spring breakers are taking advantage of the beaches that are still open. However, some college students are finally seeing a reason to be worried. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to a Vanderbilt University senior who tested positive for the virus.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 04:20

Survey finds younger generations are lonelier than boomers

The Cigna 2020 Loneliness Index found 61% of adults reported feeling lonely.

• Jan 23, 2020

"OK, Boomer" makes first appearance in the Supreme Court

It was invoked by Chief Justice John Roberts in an age discrimination case.

• Jan 15, 2020

Bill Flanagan on the "OK, Boomer" controversy

Faith Salie's "Sunday Morning" commentary about the millennial generation's way of waving away the opinions, instructions and interference of older people gets a response from an older person

• Dec 8, 2019

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