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‘I don’t feel sorry for myself’: I’m 64 and will be renting for the rest of my life. Is that so bad?
“I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a…
My brother-in-law convinced his parents to sign over their home and life savings to buy a $3 million compound. Do I intervene?
“Both properties will be solely in his name.”
‘I plan to exit corporate life’: I’m 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55?
“I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my…
‘I’m experiencing issues with arthritis’: I’m 68 with $3 million saved. Why am I not ready for a life of leisure?
“I can draw $4,300 a month in Social Security if I retire this summer.”
‘I would like to give her a head start in life’: My house rose in value by $500K. Do I gift it to my daughter at a bargain price?
“I would sell it to her for enough to allow me to pay cash for a much smaller condo.”
The investor Steve Eisman said he has breast cancer and is undergoing treatment for the disease.
I’m 51, married and pay $200 a month for a $1.5 million term life insurance policy. When should I cancel it?
“I am five years from financial independence.”
My husband, 73, is giving me a life estate in his home, yet leaving his son a $200K Porsche. Is this cause for divorce?
“I am not listed on his bank accounts.”
Quality of life, even more than affordability, elevates this city to the best place to retire
This Midwest locale nabs the top spot for retirees, but Florida and Texas still prove popular.
Older adults with the fewest financial resources die much earlier than those with more wealth.