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These are the best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
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Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
The number of Americans who have amassed at least $1 million in retirement savings is at an all-time high, though most people fall short.
A new study finds that the median retirement savings of people who are 55 is just $50,000, far from what experts recommend.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
The U.S. is reaching "peak 65," marking the largest retirement wave in American history. But the financial outlook for many is grim.
Americans are underprepared for retirement, with the average account holding just $88,400 in savings.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said that longer life expectancies are "putting the U.S. retirement system under immense strain."
About 1 in 8 workers think they'll retire by age 61. But the reality of saving for decades of expenses is daunting.
America's retirement system has left behind 90% of workers. "We see big gaps with the rich and the poor in terms of who gets to retire," one expert said.
Former "Monty Python" star Eric Idle said people "always assume we're loaded." He added, "I have to work for my living."
How far retirees are able to stretch their savings depends largely on where they choose to settle down, one analysis shows.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans understands the basics of longevity, or how long they'll live in retirement. Can you pass the test?
Over the next few years, the U.S. could see a surge in seniors living in poverty, one retirement expert predicts.
The gap between what people think they'll need for old age and their actual savings is massive, even for those nearing retirement.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee details the panel's two-year investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal in a forthcoming report.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
The suspect's grandfather also told CBS News that the boy texted his mother on the morning of the shooting, "I'm sorry."
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Tyreek Hill was stopped by police for a traffic violation, according to the team.
The massive Line Fire exploded to 17,459 acres Sunday in Southern California's San Bernardino County, threatening thousands of structures and bringing expanded mandatory evacuation orders.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to win the U.S. Open men's championship less than three weeks after being exonerated in a doping case.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
Boeing said 33,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would get pay raises of 25% over the four-year contract.
The economy is the #1 issue for voters, and polls say most Americans, when asked about the economy, are pessimistic. But according to many indicators, the economy is actually doing quite well. So, why the disparity?
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Mark Cuban, Barry Diller and James Murdoch among the prominent business world figures backing Kamala Harris' bid for the White House.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday.
"There's no question about it. It's close here in North Carolina," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley and Rep. Michael McCaul join Margaret Brennan.
Nikki Haley says she's supporting former President Donald Trump because she supports his policies, but she doesn't agree with him on everything.
The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two.
Ultra-processed food​s now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
Two NATO members, Romania and Latvia, say Russian drones have violated their airspace.
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of the Catholic Church reaching marginalized groups while in Papua New Guinea, a nation stricken by poverty.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, an Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed five people, including two women, two children and a senior official in the Hamas-run Civil Defense.
Numerous nations, including the United States, have refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the presidential election.
Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar.
As Americans have become more polarized, has Hollywood shied away from telling overtly political stories? Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor Martin Sheen, who famously played a president on the long-running TV series "The West Wing"; with film professor Annette Insdorf and critic Michael Schulman, about Hollywood's long tradition of political films; and former studio head Michael Lynton, on the thinking behind risk-averse film studios.
Some songs have become intertwined with campaigns, from Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A.," to Beyoncé's "Freedom." But sometimes artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate – and sometimes they sue!
As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction, spelling trouble for our impending election.
Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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.
In addition to Apple Intelligence, here are the upgrades widely expected to be included in the latest iPhone models.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints last year, a 10% increase from 2022. Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of these threats.
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
CBS News Climate Correspondent David Schechter explores cooling solutions to stay healthy and safe as climate change makes our planet hotter.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports.
A Filipino pastor on the FBI's most wanted list for his alleged role in a trafficking scheme was arrested, officials in the Philippines said Sunday.
Ashley Benefield, dubbed the "Black Swan," took the stand in her own defense during her trial for the murder of her estranged husband. Prosecutors say she killed Doug Benefield so she would have sole custody of their daughter.
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, that took place Friday inside Joppatowne High School.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program.
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
Evangelical influencer Lance Wallnau joins "The Takeout" to discuss his efforts to mobilize Christians in support of former President Donald Trump candidacy. Wallnau likens Trump to the biblical character Cyrus, believing he was chosen by God to lead the U.S. Religious scholar Matthew Taylor joins later to discuss how this belief presents a threat to American democracy and limits the ability of political discourse.
Sandy Chase turned what started as a record collection into a successful business, becoming the go-to seller for rare and hard to find vinyl. He's now looking to retire and sell his store and collection of at least 500,000 records to a new generation. Carter Evans has the story.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Jericka Duncan.
Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated American Taylor Fritz in straight sets to win the U.S. Open men's singles title.
Georgia is one of a handful of states that takes an alternative approach to school resource officers. Stephen Stock explains.