Americans think they need almost $1.5 million to retire. Experts say to focus on another number instead
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Meet Salim Ramji, Who Is Going to Oversee the Retirement Assets of Tens of Millions of Americans
The first outsider to run Vanguard needs to win over the Bogleheads. Colleagues say he can.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Harris says more Indian American representation is needed in government
Addressing a crowd of Indian Americans this week, Vice President Kamala Harris asserted the importance of voting and running. But Biden and Harris approval among the group has fallen.NBC News - Top stories -
Katy Perry says goodbye to 'American Idol' as reality show crowns another winner
Katy Perry capped off her seven seasons as a judge on "American Idol" with an emotional performance.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Social Security's 'biggest myth' leads people to claim early, expert says. Even a slight delay can boost retirement income
Fears about Social Security's future shouldn't be the primary reason for claiming retirement benefits at 62, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Almost 40 percent of South Dakotans say Noem shooting dog was justified
Nearly 40 percent of South Dakota residents said Gov. Kristi Noem's (R) shooting of her dog was justified after the governor faced backlash over sharing the story in her new memoir, according to a new poll. About 38 percent of South Dakotans ...The Hill - Politics -
Another American tourist arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammunition found in luggage
A Florida woman faces potential years in prison after ammunition was found in her luggage, joining four other Americans arrested for similar offenses this year. Kris Van Cleave reports.CBS News - Top stories -
English universities face severe deficits if student numbers fall, says OfS
Watchdog says growth forecasts are ‘not credible’ as ministers consider further curbs on international applicationsFinancial Times - Business -
Jamie Dimon Says His Retirement Is Getting Closer. Finally.
The JPMorgan chief executive says his timeline “isn’t five years anymore.”The Wall Street Journal - World -
I’m 49 and my husband is 59. We have a $2.2 million house and $885,000 saved for retirement. Can we retire by 2030?
“We are homebodies with fairly simple and inexpensive tastes.”MarketWatch - Business -
World is ill-prepared for breakthroughs in AI, say experts
Governments have made insufficient regulatory progress, ‘godfathers’ of the technology say before summit. The world is ill-prepared for breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, according to a group of senior experts including two “godfathers” of ...The Guardian - World -
‘I racked up $45,000 in credit-card debt doing home repairs’: Should I refinance my $1.5 million house — or take out a personal loan to pay it off?
“We live in a very strong housing market in Los Angeles so we’re not worried about it losing value.”MarketWatch - Business -
We have $3.9 million in retirement and cash, but face a $60,000 annual college bill for our child over 5 years. Can I retire if my wife keeps working?
“Should I go back to some kind of part-time employment?”MarketWatch - Business -
The number of child migrants arriving in an Italian city has more than doubled, a report says
An aid group says that the number of unaccompanied children who arrived in the northern Italian city of Trieste through the Balkan migratory route has more than doubled last yearABC News - World -
Is the meme-stock frenzy over already? Possibly, say experts.
Also, Best New Ideas in Money is back, Walmart had blowout earnings and AI is still buzzy.MarketWatch - Business -
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs says AI's threat to election will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Will home equity levels increase again this spring? What experts say
If you own a home, you're likely to see your home equity levels rise further this year. Here's why.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Our children don’t have the discipline to manage their own money’: My wife and I have $4.5 million saved for retirement. How long will this last?
“It’s time we think of leaving a legacy for our two adult children.”MarketWatch - Business -
The 401(k)’s success has been overlooked and the retirement plan will continue to help even more Americans
The 401(k) of 2024 is nothing like the 401(k) of 1984MarketWatch - Business -
Football Focus
Alex Scott looks ahead to the final weekend of a fascinating Premier League season.BBC News - Top stories -
Do dogs need sunscreen? Here’s what vets say
Dog sunscreen protects pets from sunburn, skin cancer and sun damage. What kind of sunscreen is best for dogs, according to vets? Can I put human sunscreen on my dog?NBC News - Top stories -
Junior doctors talks need time and space, says health secretary
The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media.BBC News - Top stories -
House Democrat says cutting federal funds for Harvard 'needs to be on the table'
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday said cutting federal funds for Harvard University and other schools should be an option "on the table" over their handling of campus antisemitism. Auchincloss, who is an alum of Harvard, visited the Ivy ...The Hill - Politics -
'We need it to be faster,' says Ukraine's ambassador about arms shipments
The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. urged American leaders on Sunday to speed up shipments of arms and aid to the country as it struggles to defend against the Russian military. “There is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Congolese Army Says It Foiled a Coup Involving Americans
The U.S. ambassador said she was “very concerned” that Americans may have participated in what officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo called a failed coup attempt early Sunday.The New York Times - World -
‘My goal is to become a millionaire before leaving this world’: I’m retired and in my 70s. I have $768,000, but want $1 million. How do I achieve that?
“When I was young, I did not invest much for it to amount to anything, and then I had to use what I had saved.”MarketWatch - Business -
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no plans to retire: 'I feel proud to have this age and still compete'
The 39-year-old is under contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr until 2025CBS Sports - Sports -
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of 'crazy' ocean heat
Scientists say temperatures that have gone “crazy haywire” hot, especially in the Atlantic, are close to making the current global coral bleaching event the worst in historyABC News - Tech -
Colleges, police blame 'outside agitators' for campus protests. Experts say it's not so simple
As the dust settles and the number of pro-Palestinian student encampments dwindle, claims of “outside agitators” among the protesters are being put under the microscope as colleges say those unaffiliated with them caused most of the trouble, an ...The Hill - Politics -
Productivity Experts Say 3 Things Will Help You Get More Done in Less Time
Three proven hacks for busy professionals juggling multiple priorities.Inc. - Business -
Israel Should Expect Little Change After Iranian President’s Death, Experts Say
Israel, despite being one of Iran’s biggest foes, saw little strategic benefit from the president’s death and was not likely to change its posture toward Tehran, analysts said.The New York Times - World - Israel -
AstraZeneca Plans $1.5 Billion Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
The Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant plans to build a $1.5 billion manufacturing facility in Singapore to boost its global supply of cancer-killing treatments.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ryanair to buy back $760 million in shares after earnings rise, says more passengers depends on Boeing delays
Ryanair Holdings plans to buyback 700 million euros ($760.9 million) worth of shares after a rise in earningsMarketWatch - Business -
Trump Media says it booked less than $1 million in first-quarter sales
Trump Media posted a loss of $327.6 million in the first quarter because of a financial transaction.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
American who disappeared in Syria in 2017 presumed dead, daughter says
Maryam Kamalmaz told the Associated Press that eight senior U.S. officials revealed earlier this month that they have specific and highly credible intelligence about the presumed death of her father, Majd.CBS News - World -
Americans still say real estate is the best long-term investment
For the twelfth consecutive year, Americans ranked real estate as the top long-term investment, according to Gallup.The Hill - Politics -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severeABC News - Tech -
The trophies, the goals, the players - Klopp in numbers
As Jurgen Klopp says goodbye to Liverpool, we weigh up his tenure by checking out the data.BBC News - Top stories -
After almost a decade of Trump, America is tired. And scared.
Even though Trump left office, he didn't leave the spotlight.The Hill - Politics -
House GOP releases $1.5 trillion farm bill proposal as clock ticks
House Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) unveiled his long-awaited farm bill, teeing up the process of wedding the two chambers’ competing visions for the $1.5 trillion package underpinning the U.S. agriculture system. The committee is set ...The Hill - Politics