Now's the time to change your passwords
Consider it a vital New Year's resolution you can accomplish before the ball even drops
Your Holiday Financial Guide
How banking moves now can make 2017 holidays merrier
Automating savings, avoiding fees, and getting a one-year CD are good ways to prep for next year's holiday spending
Use the holidays to plot your course on college debt
The year-end is a great time to work out your family's college selection strategy, especially how to pay
Four questions to ask before throwing out a product box
Sometimes it's useful to save the nice packaging your new device came in – and sometimes it's just hoarding
What to do with unwanted gift cards
Staring at a gift card you'll probably never use? You have options, from regifting it to selling it to donating it to charity
Last-minute gift ideas, vetted by Consumer Reports
Still shopping? Then you'll want to choose something reliable and safe -- and recommended by a sensible and impartial source
What's the best way to consolidate holiday debt?
Store credit cards come with high rates -- here are pros and cons of two alternatives: balance transfers and personal loans
5 smart saving strategies for 2017
As interest rates rise, it’s time think about how to make the most from your cash in the coming year
5 year-end moves to shrink your tax bill
No matter how busy you are during the holidays, it will pay to set aside some time to take care of tax business
Avoid these digital-safety pitfalls while traveling
Getting hacked or infected with malware when you travel can take the joy out of the holidays
Last-minute tech gifts
If you got a late start on your Christmas shopping, don't worry. CNET senior editor Ashley Esqueda joins CBSN with some ideas for last-minute tech gifts you can snag in time for the holidays.
Can't chase that store credit? These apps do it for you
Many stores credit the difference between new price and old if shoppers produce receipts in time -- and there are apps for that
6 top food boxes for the holidays and beyond
Look for variety and taste when picking a meal-subscription service to give to friends, family or yourself
The challenge of last-minute holiday travel
It’s the toughest time to find flights and hotels for unplanned excursions, but it’s not impossible if you know some tricks
7 year-end tax moves to consider now
Just a few weeks are left in 2016, but that’s still enough time to take some steps that will cut your tax bill
Gift-giving at work: Do’s and don’ts
Here are some guidelines for avoiding potentially awkward workplace encounters during the holidays
20 top tech products for the holidays
Here’s help from Best Buy for cutting through the clutter of possible tech gifts, from virtual reality gear to hairdryers
That “missed delivery” notice may be a holiday scam
It's a seasonal twist on fraudsters' attempts to get you to part with your valuable personal information
Looking for the perfect gift? Here’s what not to buy
Here's expert advice on how to keep your gifts from being among the millions that get returned every year
9 ways to save on your holiday display
These talented decorators have some savvy tips for decking the halls without breaking the bank
Are you paying too much for your Christmas tree?
With holiday tree prices on the rise in some parts of the U.S., here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay
10 cool holiday gifts for the geeks on your list
From Batman boxers to a build-your-own robot, we’ve got the lowdown on some of the geekiest stuff out there
Coping with charities’ pleas during the holidays
Even as the pressure builds to give something to some group, it always pays to do your homework first
Give a gift card -- but only as a last resort
Too often, gift cards are what you give when you don’t have a clue about what makes the recipient tick
Holiday travel gifts
Looking for the perfect gift for someone who's always on the move? Mark Murphy, president of travAlliancemedia, joins CBSN with the best travel gifts this season.
MoneyWatch
Trump regrets not raising China tariffs higher, White House says
The president had earlier signaled some remorse for an escalating trade war with China at the G-7 summit in France
CBS poll on the economy: Optimism, but Trump tweets and trade raise concerns
New CBS News poll also finds partisanship plays a role in perceptions of Americans' financial situations
Walmart and other retailers face a new front on gun sales: Lawsuits
Nation's biggest retailer has settled with at least two families of people killed in a mass shooting
Kudlow: China is bearing the brunt of trade war with U.S
The White House economic adviser dismissed fears that reciprocal protectionist policies between the two economic giants will harm the American economy and precipitate a potential recession
Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
Stocks crumble as U.S.-China trade war heats up
Investors on edge as China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods and President Trump vows to hit back
Trump orders U.S. companies to seek "alternatives" to China
Responding to China tariffs, the president leaned on American companies to make "your products in the USA"
Students grapple with decision — college or the "trades"
Few teens consider the skilled professions as a career, despite ample job opportunities for electricians, contractors and more
Trump's trade policy a big problem for the Fed, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said interest-rate cuts can't offset the impact of trade tensions
Biden campaign accuses Trump campaign of poaching donors
A Google search for "donate Joe Biden" turns up a Donald Trump campaign contribution link at the top of the page
China hikes tariffs on U.S. goods in latest trade war salvo
Tit-for-tat levies are the latest salvo in the escalating trade war between the world's two biggest economies
Capital One hacker should stay locked up, prosecutors say
The former Amazon software engineer accused of hacking Capital One is a flight risk, U.S. prosecutors said
David Koch, conservative donor and philanthropist, has died at age 79
David Koch had stepped down from the Koch brothers' network of business and political activities after deteriorating health last year
"It's kinda crazy": Kid influencers make big money
Is it all in good fun — or unregulated child labor? These little influencers raise big questions
Overstock.com CEO out after revealing affair with Russian agent
Patrick Byrne said he resigned because his presence "may affect and complicate all manner of business relationships"
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Hawaii or Spain? Why location might not matter for big telescope
Despite years of legal battles and protests, officials say Hawaii's highest peak — Mauna Kea — is the best spot for the $1.4 billion instrument
Hong Kong protests turn dangerous after officer fires warning shot
Police drew their guns and fired a warning shot Sunday night after a group attacked them with sticks and rods, sparking an escalation in the summerlong protests
Tropical Storm Dorian gathering strength over the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that Dorian could intensify to near hurricane strength over the eastern Caribbean Sea by Tuesday
Louisiana beats Curacao 8-0 to win Little League World Series
With Louisiana's victory, U.S. teams have won back-to-back Little League crowns for the first time since 2009
Iran's foreign minister makes surprise G-7 appearance
Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived as fissures emerged among G-7 leaders over how to deal with Iran
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Hawaii or Spain? Why location might not matter for big telescope
Despite years of legal battles and protests, officials say Hawaii's highest peak — Mauna Kea — is the best spot for the $1.4 billion instrument
"America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio seeking reelection
Now 87, the ex-sheriff became a national political figure by taking on duties like jailing inmates in tents and making them wear pink underwear
Tropical Storm Dorian gathering strength over the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that Dorian could intensify to near hurricane strength over the eastern Caribbean Sea by Tuesday
Louisiana beats Curacao 8-0 to win Little League World Series
With Louisiana's victory, U.S. teams have won back-to-back Little League crowns for the first time since 2009
Jill Biden makes her pitch to rural voters in South Carolina
It was the first time a presidential surrogate had ever come to Great Falls, a small town in Chester County
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Jill Biden makes her pitch to rural voters in South Carolina
It was the first time a presidential surrogate had ever come to Great Falls, a small town in Chester County
Iran's foreign minister makes surprise G-7 appearance
Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived as fissures emerged among G-7 leaders over how to deal with Iran
Klobuchar open to keeping military "footprint" in Afghanistan
Since a U.S.-led coalition invaded Afghanistan in 2001, U.S. troops have been entangled in what has become the longest war in American history
Graham warns Trump against "really risky" Afghanistan drawdown
Many of the Democrats vying to challenge the president in 2020 have vowed to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan
Kudlow: China is bearing the brunt of trade war with U.S
The White House economic adviser dismissed fears that reciprocal protectionist policies between the two economic giants will harm the American economy and precipitate a potential recession
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Taylor Swift on "Reputation"
In this web exclusive video Taylor Swift talked with Tracy Smith about her 2017 album "Reputation," which touched on celebrity and the pressures of fame and media attention.
Taylor Swift on her family's support of her career
At age 13 Taylor Swift was signed to a development deal by RCA Records. As she tells Tracy Smith in this web exclusive video, her family agreed to pull up stakes and move from Pennsylvania to Nashville for the sake of her career.
Taylor Swift's thick skin
Web exclusive video: Taylor Smith explains to correspondent Tracy Smith how she's evolved a means to deal with critics.
Taylor Swift on "Lover" and haters
The 10-time Grammy-winner - the highest-paid celebrity on the planet - opens up about songwriting, family, critics, the sale of her back catalog, and the quality of forgiveness
Taylor Swift on "Lover" and haters
After only 13 years since the release of her first album, Taylor Swift has become a musical force of nature, with an armload of #1 hits, more Grammy Awards than The Rolling Stones, and (according to Forbes) the distinction of being the highest-paid celebrity on the planet. By any measure, an astonishing young woman. But there were times, she tells Tracy Smith, that being young, and a woman, has worked against her. She opens up to Smith about songwriting; her supportive family; critics and stalkers; the sale of her back catalog; and what the future looks like to her. She also invites Smith on the set of the new music video for her latest album, "Lover."
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Hawaii or Spain? Why location might not matter for big telescope
Despite years of legal battles and protests, officials say Hawaii's highest peak — Mauna Kea — is the best spot for the $1.4 billion instrument
"Twinfluencers" multiply on social media
"A little bit of that twin magic" can go a long way. Meet 3 sets of identical twins making it big on Instagram
Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
"It's kinda crazy": Kid influencers make big money
Is it all in good fun — or unregulated child labor? These little influencers raise big questions
YouTube shuts over 200 channels with Hong Kong disinformation
The decision follows the suspension of hundreds of thousands of Twitter and Facebook accounts tied to the Chinese government
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Hawaii or Spain? Why location might not matter for big telescope
Despite years of legal battles and protests, officials say Hawaii's highest peak — Mauna Kea — is the best spot for the $1.4 billion instrument
Brazil officials call Amazon fire outrage "sensationalist"
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro encouraged development in the Amazon rainforest. Now he's calling global backlash "sensationalist"
What you can do to help the burning Amazon rainforest
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and vital to combating climate change — and it's on fire with no end in sight
Nature up close: A trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Visiting New York City's Mecca for any natural history fanatic
New York woman catches fish with 2 mouths
The catch was made in Lake Champlain, which is rumored to have its own Loch Ness-like sea monster
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Cracking the code of dyslexia
Researchers who say one in five children they studied was dyslexic have also found there is no link at all between dyslexia and intelligence
Illinois patient may be first vaping-related fatality in nation
At least 22 people have developed some type of respiratory illness after vaping or using e-cigarettes
Officials investigate 193 lung disease cases among vapers
Officials are investigating 193 possible cases of severe lung illness associated with vaping in 22 states
Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy
The radiation therapy was administered to treat a tumor on her pancreas
Front lawn becomes a stage for house-ridden boy
Quinn Waters lives in a world all his own, but he's not lonely — not anymore
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Trump regrets not raising China tariffs higher, White House says
The president had earlier signaled some remorse for an escalating trade war with China at the G-7 summit in France
CBS poll on the economy: Optimism, but Trump tweets and trade raise concerns
New CBS News poll also finds partisanship plays a role in perceptions of Americans' financial situations
Walmart and other retailers face a new front on gun sales: Lawsuits
Nation's biggest retailer has settled with at least two families of people killed in a mass shooting
Kudlow: China is bearing the brunt of trade war with U.S
The White House economic adviser dismissed fears that reciprocal protectionist policies between the two economic giants will harm the American economy and precipitate a potential recession
Trump hiking U.S. tariffs on $550 billion in Chinese imports
Conflict takes a dangerous new turn as the Trump administration and China exchange blows over trade
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"America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio seeking reelection
Now 87, the ex-sheriff became a national political figure by taking on duties like jailing inmates in tents and making them wear pink underwear
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
NASA astronaut caught in custody battle
It's a case testing the boundaries of law: A NASA astronaut is caught in an ugly divorce and custody battle. Anne McClain is being accused of identity theft in space. Janet Shamlian reports.
NASA probes possible space crime
Astronaut Anne McClain is facing the first allegation of a crime committed in space. McClain's estranged wife, Summer Worden, accused the astronaut of accessing her bank account while on a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
NASA investigating first allegation of crime in space
Anne McClain, a decorated astronaut who was slotted to be a part of the first-ever all-female spacewalk, was accused of accessing her estranged wife's bank account while aboard the International Space Station
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Despite years of legal battles and protests, officials say Hawaii's highest peak — Mauna Kea — is the best spot for the $1.4 billion instrument
NASA probes possible space crime
Astronaut Anne McClain is facing the first allegation of a crime committed in space. McClain's estranged wife, Summer Worden, accused the astronaut of accessing her bank account while on a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
NASA investigating first allegation of crime in space
Anne McClain, a decorated astronaut who was slotted to be a part of the first-ever all-female spacewalk, was accused of accessing her estranged wife's bank account while aboard the International Space Station
Unpiloted Soyuz spacecraft aborts space station docking
Russian flight controllers hope to make a second docking attempt after troubleshooting
Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for Air Force
The new satellite is the second in a new generation of advanced navigation beacons
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Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
World's most polluted cities
Air pollution can cause serious health problems for people who are exposed to it, even for just a few minutes
Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires
A record number of fires have devastated the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
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Ransomware, Inside the Epidemic, Tim Green
How cybercriminals hold data hostage... and why the best solution is often paying a ransom; Then, who's responsible for the opioid epidemic? Doctors or pharmaceutical companies?; And, Tim Green: Coping with the ALS he thinks was caused by the game he loves
Former NFL player Tim Green: Coping with ALS
The former Syracuse standout and Atlanta Falcon never shied away from acknowledging the dangers of football. Now, over 20 years after "60 Minutes" first met him, Green is suffering from a fatal ailment he may have seen coming. Steve Kroft reports.
Who's responsible for the opioid epidemic?
Dr. Barry Schultz is serving 157 years in prison after he prescribed enough opioids for a prosecutor to call him one of Florida's "most notorious drug dealers." In this "60 Minutes" interview, Schultz says he's a scapegoat. Bill Whitaker reports.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
When cybercriminals hold data hostage
Targets have included hospitals and municipalities, but the FBI says anyone on the internet should expect to be attacked by cybercriminals. Scott Pelley reports.
