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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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How to use TIPS to provide an inflation-adjusted income stream in retirement

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How savvy snowbirds can find quality healthcare in the South

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At 85, I thought I was having a heart attack, then I got this surprising diagnosis

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Medicare drug-price negotiations are on: Seniors could soon get a big break on drug prices

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Worried about what a Trump or Biden presidency will do to your 401(k)?

After the Fed’s comments, grab these CD rates while you still can

Social Security’s trust fund reports disastrous results — again

Your pet may be saving you from dementia

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Needing more money and not being able to work for long — those are just two things retirees didn’t expect

Working longer won’t solve the retirement crisis — seniors need a ‘Gray New Deal’ to retire with dignity, this economist says

How this jet-setting tutor made her retirement years ‘more fulfilling’ than her 35-year career

Death is not a life event you can skip — and the cost is rising

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We have four houses worth $6 million plus stocks and collectibles worth millions more. Do we get a long-term care policy or pay it out of pocket?

Senators call for Medicare Advantage improvements. Here’s what you can do now.

I’m 47, left my job and want to convert my $130,000 traditional IRA to a Roth. What’s the best tax strategy?

Jay Leno is filing for conservatorship of his wife’s estate — but he could have done this instead

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I’m 73. Should I cash my $150,000 IRA and $80,000 brokerage account — and wait for the market to crash?

My wife of 65 years died and my IRA mistake resulted in double the RMD

I’m 73 and starting RMDs with a $53,000 withdrawal. When will I have to pay income tax on this?

People are afraid to commit to CDs — but the time to lock in high interest rates is running out

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Vacations, cars and roof repairs: You may be surprised by how much you spend in retirement

How to compare Medicare plans and pick the best one for you

6 places to turn for help with Medicare enrollment

Watch for this mail from Medicare. Missing out could cost you money and hurt your healthcare coverage.

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A ‘massive brain drain’ is looming as boomers and Gen X-ers retire. Can flextirement help workers and businesses?

Got debt? Take a look at these smart strategies to lower interest rates and reduce the burden.

‘If you stand still, you’ll go crazy’: The case for unretirement

One secret to retirement readiness may be knowing this simple fact

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3 steps to effortlessly save money on taxes in 2024

Jan. 30, 2024 at 10:18 a.m. ET by CD Moriarty

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The No. 1 reason investors fail in the long run

Jan. 29, 2024 at 6:45 p.m. ET by Paul A. Merriman

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My partner is against marriage. I’m not on the deed to his home, but he set up a revocable trust in case he dies first. Is this risky?

Jan. 29, 2024 at 1:33 p.m. ET by Quentin Fottrell

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How I’m learning to treat myself and resist my father’s lessons in frugality

Jan. 29, 2024 at 10:50 a.m. ET by Keturah Kendrick

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We’re in our 70s, have $1.3 million in IRAs and $1.15 million in cash. But we have ‘no clue’ what to do with the money.

Jan. 27, 2024 at 2:55 p.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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Meta’s stock soars toward record on first-ever dividend — but Zuckerberg sees ‘unpredictable and volatile’ years ahead

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Amazon’s big earnings beat and upbeat cloud talk send its stock soaring

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Meta stuns Wall Street with its first dividend. Amazon and Alphabet could be next.

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How to start planning for your retirement as a teenager

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My wife and I sold our home to her son at a $100,000 discount. He’s now selling at a $250,000 profit. Do I ask for a cut?

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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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I’m 73. Should I cash my $150,000 IRA and $80,000 brokerage account — and wait for the market to crash?

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Mortgage rates dip after Fed meeting. Freddie Mac expects rates to decline more.

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How to spot a deepfake

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Medical-device makers’ stocks jump as procedures keep going strong

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Does residential real estate belong in your retirement portfolio?

A report card on the asset class’s recent performance

Jan. 26, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. ET by Mark Hulbert

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Movies that portray older people realistically are rare. Here are a few that rise above ageism and stereotypes.

Older characters are often doddering comic foils or endearing eccentrics

Jan. 26, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. ET by Morey Stettner

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Opinion What is the worst time to hire a financial adviser?

Think of financial advice like medical advice

Jan. 26, 2024 at 2:05 p.m. ET by Mitch Tuchman

News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

Retirement news and analysis

Jan. 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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We all know teens are hooked on their devices. But so are retirees.

The amount of time that Americans aged 60 and up spend on their devices has increased by almost 30 minutes a day over the last decade, research shows.

Jan. 20, 2024 at 11:24 a.m. ET by Morey Stettner

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Opinion Fixing Social Security: Let’s use subsidies for retirement plans

Jan. 27, 2024 at 1:43 p.m. ET by Alicia H. Munnell

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7 ways to help your partner boost their retirement savings

Jan. 27, 2024 at 12:55 p.m. ET

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Plan to retire? 20% of young Americans say they don’t think they can.

Jan. 27, 2024 at 12:28 p.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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6 things I learned from my mother’s death that can save your heirs a lot of stress

Jan. 27, 2024 at 12:13 p.m. ET by Margie Zable Fisher

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Here’s a primer on how capital-gains taxes work when you sell your home or other investment

Jan. 27, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. ET by Christine D. Moriarty

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I asked my elderly father to quitclaim his home so I can refinance it — and take out a $200,000 annuity for my sister and me. Is this a good idea?

Jan. 27, 2024 at 9:31 a.m. ET by Quentin Fottrell

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My wife and I plan to retire at different times. How do we find our ‘magic’ retirement number?

Jan. 27, 2024 at 9:16 a.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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Dozens of funeral homes fail to properly disclose prices, undercover phone probe finds

Jan. 27, 2024 at 6:28 a.m. ET by Jessica Hall

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I’m 72, have $3 million in savings, and want to live with my son when he’s married with children. Can I afford two apartments?

Jan. 27, 2024 at 5:10 a.m. ET by Alessandra Malito