Retirement
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Are You Rich? The Average Net Worth by Age Just Got an UpdateDo you have a "normal" net worth for your age? See the latest Fed data and get tips from financial advisers on growing your wealth over time.
By Adam Shell
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Take the Celebrity Estate Planning Quiz: Are You Sting, Shaq or Elton?Answer 7 quick questions to uncover which iconic approach to passing down wealth matches your personal philosophy.
By Donna LeValley
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5 Little-Known Retirement Tax 'Gotchas'Retirement Hidden rules, automatic surcharges, and tax-bracket traps can catch even careful retirees off guard. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Why a $5 Million+ Portfolio Changes Your Entire Estate PlanThe federal estate tax might not touch your $5 million portfolio, but other issues can easily shrink your family's windfall. Here’s how to protect it.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 StatesWhether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt
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You'll Probably Need Long-Term Care at Some Point. Here's How to Pay for ItMost people turning 65 today face a 70% chance of needing long-term care at some point — yet insurance remains expensive and often out of reach for many.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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The 3-and-10 Rule: How Social Security Replacement Card Limits WorkThink you can get a new Social Security card whenever you lose one? Federal limits say otherwise.
By Donna LeValley
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Retiring at 75: Does the 4% Rule Still Apply for Late Retirees?A delayed retirement shortens the time horizon and may make the 4% rule too conservative. Wealth advisers explain how older retirees can safely adjust their portfolio withdrawals.
By Maurie Backman
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Should We Buy Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance in Our 60s?Our reader wants to pay for hybrid life and long-term care policies with a pre-tax retirement account. Experts break down the numbers in this week's Wealth Wise advice column.
By Maurie Backman
