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Many people wonder what's more important to prioritize in personal finance: saving to buy a house or saving for retirement? Yahoo Finance's Jeanie Ahn joins CBSN with helpful tips for smarter saving.
Tech in your retirement fund
Most Americans who invest in the market do so through retirement accounts, and tech companies have a large presence there. Here's why.
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There's no magic formula for choosing investments, but there are steps you can take to help guard against sudden drops in value.
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Yahoo finance columnist Rick Newman joins CBSN to share his best tips for protecting your 401K investments in the event of an economic downturn.
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When your income fluctuates, it can be hard to plan for the future. Here are some things you should know.
Here's what you should know before raiding your 401(k)
Thinking about dipping into those retirement savings? You'll want to consider the few pros and many, many cons first
Is it ever OK to raid your 401(k)?
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Retirement saving for parents
More young adults today live in their parents' home than in any other kind of household. Almost a third of millennials are under their parents' roof, and among those, one in four is not working or going to school. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to offer tips for dealing with the financial impact this trend could have on parents' retirement savings and the importance of liquidity going into retirement.
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David Nelson, chief strategist at Belpointe Asset Management, has tips for saving in the long run, in this week's "Eye on Money."
Eye on Money: Retirement
A new survey shows many older Americans are taking steps to prepare for retirement, but a majority might not be ready for the financial long- haul. Seventy-four percent of survey respondents aged 60 to 75 failed a quiz about making their savings last through retirement. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to share some saving tips and reminders.
Are you ready for retirement?
A recent survey shows 60 percent of Americans are "very" or "somewhat" confident about having enough money to live comfortably during retirement, but only 41 percent admit to crunching the numbers to see how much they will need. CBS News business anaylst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to offer practical tips for retirement planning.
Millennials struggling with student debt, uncertain economy
For the first time, more millennials are living with parents than with spouses or partners
Saving for retirement
More than 600,000 Connecticut workers do not have access to workplace retirement plans. The state and several others have recently passed laws to help those people save for the future. Jill Schlesinger has the details.
Will election affect retirement?
Data show that since World War II the average compound annual growth rate for U.S. stocks is 9.7 percent under presidents of one major political party and 6.7 percent when the other party occupies the White House. Jill Schlesinger reports how markets react to presidential politics.
Smaller fees on long-term plans
A study from Standard & Poor's shows that over a 10-year investment horizon about 90 percent of actively managed U.S. mutual funds failed to beat their benchmarks. The reason is clear: Their fees eat into their returns. Jill Schlesinger reports.
Saving for retirement
While median household income grew more than five percent last year, many Americans still aren't saving enough for their future. Fifty-four percent of workers reported in a recent survey they had less than $25,000 in savings and investments. Only 45 percent said they contributed to the retirement savings plan offered by their employer. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss alternative options like the government's myRA.
Retiring On $200K?
Check out the list of 8 places around the world where you can retire with only $200K and make it 30 years.
Cruise ship living: Retiring to a life at sea
For many passengers, luxury liners are like a second home, but for 88-year-old Lee Wachstetter the cruise ship Crystal Serenity is her ONLY home
Early withdrawals from 401k retirement plans are on the rise, despite the large tax penalties that come with them
Early withdrawals from 401k retirement plans are on the rise, despite the large tax penalties that come with them. Jill Schlesinger has more on this in "Eye on Money."
In an effort to crack down on backdoor payments and hidden fees, the Department of Labor just released new rules on how financial professionals must handle retirement accounts
In an effort to crack down on backdoor payments and hidden fees, the Department of Labor just released new rules on how financial professionals must handle retirement accounts. Jill Schlesinger reports.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what you need to know about mortgage debt
Nearly 4.5 million retired homeowners paid a mortgage in 2014. In one decade, the median mortgage debt for older homeowners jumped 82 percent to $79,000. In this "Eye on Money" series, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what you need to know about mortgage debt, buying and renting homes and common mistakes to avoid before your retirement.
The fastest-growing age group of workers is 65 and older
The fastest-growing age group of workers is 65 and older. It's best for seniors to have a plan before making the leap from full-time employee to part-time retiree. Jill Schlesinger reports.
As New Year's Eve rapidly approaches, Uncle Sam has a reminder for those over age 70 1/2
As New Year's Eve rapidly approaches, Uncle Sam has a reminder for those over age 70 1/2. It also applies to people who have inherited an IRA. Jill Schlesinger reports.
More than 32 million Americans already started their holiday shopping, and over half of the season’s shoppers don’t plan to use a budget
More than 32 million Americans already started their holiday shopping, and over half of the season’s shoppers don’t plan to use a budget. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Mornings” to discuss how to find ways to save this holiday season and get your finances organized for the end of the year.
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
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Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
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Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
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Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
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Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed
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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
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The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Australia could ban social media for kids
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DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
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Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
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How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
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Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
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