New warning on Social Security scams
The Federal Trade Commission reveals that con artists swindled consumers out of $10 billion in 2023, with over $126 million lost to Social Security scams alone.
The Federal Trade Commission reveals that con artists swindled consumers out of $10 billion in 2023, with over $126 million lost to Social Security scams alone.
If you're one of the millions of Americans turning 65 this year, here's what should you know about retirement — whether you intend to continue working or not.
Many Americans are approaching retirement age in 2024, with more than 11,000 turning 65 years old every day. Elizabeth O'Brien, a personal finance senior reporter with Barron's, joins CBS News with advice for those considering retirement.
CBS News interviewed economists and policy experts across the ideological spectrum to come up with questions voters should ask to evaluate presidential candidates. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for the Washington Post, joins to run through the list.
Some of the nation's 72 million Social Security recipients are getting a payment today — the second check this month.
Some big changes are in store for Social Security in 2024, including a top benefit approaching $5,000 a month, and higher taxes for some.
The nation's 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will get a raise starting in 2024 to keep their benefits aligned with inflation.
A Boston University economist says that people often don't understand the complexity of the system and the pitfalls that await them.
First, John Eastman on the GA conspiracy case. Then, an investigation into what happens when Social Security mistakenly overpays. And, a look at Hurricane Maria’s impact on Monkey Island.
The Social Security Administration is trying to recoup billions in overpayments, telling retirees and disabled workers to pay up over miscalculated benefits.
Each year, about a million people are told they owe the Social Security Administration money because the agency miscalculated their benefits and paid them too much.
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year — and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you.
The nation's system of Social Security and private savings leaves Americans less secure in retirement than residents of many other nations, a new study finds.
The Social Security Administration said its 2024 cost-of-living adjustment will be 3.2%, a much smaller bump than the 8.7% increase seniors and other beneficiaries received this year. Mark Miller, a contributor to The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the adjustment.
With Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment less than half of the 2023 boost, seniors are at risk of losing ground, experts say.
According to a new survey from YouGov for Bankrate, 56% of Americans feel they are falling behind on saving up for their post-work lives.
U.S. lawmakers reached a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown Saturday. If one had occurred, however, here's how that could have affected Social Security recipients.
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
Retirement program's reserves are slated to be depleted in 2033. New analysis says senior poverty could surge as a result.
Over the next few years, the U.S. could see a surge in seniors living in poverty, one retirement expert predicts.
The Marmions' nonstop vacation began when they realized they didn't save enough to retire comfortably in the U.S. Carter Evans has their story.
The most recent inflation data could impact everything from your mortgage to Social Security benefits.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the debt ceiling negotiations on Capitol Hill, social security and healthcare spending, plus a discussion on governments' use of artificial intelligence, and the upcoming 2024 presidential election
CBS News has learned a majority of Black children who have lost a parent could be missing out on federal survivor payments. Kids who qualify are eligible to receive about three-quarters of their deceased parent's Social Security benefits. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced late Saturday that they had reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells "Face the Nation" that he expects his caucus to vote for the deal because it "protects" Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans and the "American people."
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
They wrote in a statement that if former Republican President Ronald Reagan was alive, he would back Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Six people were taken to hospital "in relative emergency," including a 10-month-old baby with hypothermia.
Rain from Ileana, then a tropical storm, pounded the resort area of Los Cabos this weekend.
A Massachusetts State Police recruit who was critically injured during a training exercise at the academy has died.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
They wrote in a statement that if former Republican President Ronald Reagan was alive, he would back Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Michaela DePrince was adopted by an American couple and joined the Boston Ballet in 2021.
The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract.
Former president Trump's latest proposal would cost $227 billion over 10 years, according to the Tax Foundation.
Shares in Donald Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group soared on Friday after he vowed not to sell his DJT stake.
Spa pumps made by a Hong Kong-based company are under recall after catching fire and causing one death.
Trump, who once called cryptocurrency a "scam," is leaning into the digital currencies, which are popular with young men.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
They wrote in a statement that if former Republican President Ronald Reagan was alive, he would back Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy.
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq's military said on Friday.
Government figures show it now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles cases are now back, and one big reason is that, across the country, more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks at how the views of "anti-vaxxers" are precipitating new health crises; and talks with health experts about the dangers posed by anti-vaccine and anti-science movements.
When Phil Passen found a new doctor after the pandemic, he got some bad news about his congenital heart condition.
After decades of advocacy, there's a new standard for empowering patients who receive mammograms with access to what could be life-saving information. The new regulation, which is now in effect, requires mammogram providers to notify women of their level of breast density.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Six people were taken to hospital "in relative emergency," including a 10-month-old baby with hypothermia.
The explosion in Miragoane, Haiti, also injured about 40 people, with some suffering burns over most of their bodies, officials said.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Military officers played a prominent role in the funeral because Rebecca Cheptegei held the rank of sergeant in Uganda's army, an official said.
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including renowned stage and film actor James Earl Jones, who appeared on screen in "Field of Dreams," and "off screen" as the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars."
One of the world's most powerful restaurant critics, New York Times columnist Pete Wells filed his final review this summer. He reflects on dining out five nights a week for the past 12 years, all in the line of duty.
Since he began writing restaurant reviews for The New York Times in 2012, Pete Wells became arguably the world's most powerful restaurant critic, until filing his final review this summer. With correspondent Martha Teichner, he reflects on dining out five nights a week for the past twelve years, all in the line of duty; the disguises he's worn to avoid detection by restaurant staff; and the health implications of eating at some of the world's best (and not-so-best) restaurants.
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Because You're Mine."
Since being formed in Brighton, England, "The Heavy Heavy" has been hailed as "one of the most talented rock bands alive." The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is "The Heavy Heavy" with "Happiness."
U.S. security officials have warned voters to stay vigilant for false information ahead of the 2024 election. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and the CBS News Confirmed team take a look at the way misinformation spreads online, and how you can tell fact from fiction.
United Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi after signing deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide more reliable connectivity in the air.
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.
Tech giant's latest AirPods will soon function as hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
In 1981, four people were brutally murdered in the drug house of the Wonderland Gang in Los Angeles. A new MGM+ docuseries, "The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood," goes into the unsolved case. Executive producer Michael Connelly and director Alison Ellwood join CBS News to discuss the making of the series.
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
CBS News Chicago is giving you the most accurate, up-to-date data on gun violence incidents from the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Astronaut Sarah Gillis, who took part in Polaris Dawn's historic spacewalk earlier this week, delivered a violin performance from the mission. The performance was synced with an orchestra on Earth.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including renowned stage and film actor James Earl Jones, who appeared on screen in "Field of Dreams," and "off screen" as the voice of Darth Vader in "Star Wars."
Hillary Rodham Clinton has lived one of the most public of lives, but has kept much private during her years as first lady, Senator, Secretary of State and presidential nominee. Now, she opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty." She talks with CBS News' Erin Moriarty about her marriage to President Bill Clinton and the loss of friends and family; her personal association to Vice President Kamala Harris' run for the White House; and how she interpreted news of the criminal conviction of former President Donald Trump.
Since he began writing restaurant reviews for The New York Times in 2012, Pete Wells became arguably the world's most powerful restaurant critic, until filing his final review this summer. With correspondent Martha Teichner, he reflects on dining out five nights a week for the past twelve years, all in the line of duty; the disguises he's worn to avoid detection by restaurant staff; and the health implications of eating at some of the world's best (and not-so-best) restaurants.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. But measles cases are now back, and one big reason is that, across the country, more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks at how the views of "anti-vaxxers" are precipitating new health crises; and talks with health experts about the dangers posed by anti-vaccine and anti-science movements.