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We have $3 million in real estate, which brings in $70,000 a year. Could I make the same income investing in stocks and bonds?

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We have $3 million in real estate, which brings in $70,000 a year. Could I make the same income investing in stocks and bonds?

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At 65, I thought I could eat whatever I wanted — until I woke up in the ICU

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Quality of life for older LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to be improved under new commission

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Could the retirement pension be making a comeback?

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7 tips to help small businesses transition through big changes

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Dump your bonds, this new research says

Before you spend a nickel on Black Friday, know your ‘number’

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Cutting calories by just 12% can slow aging and make you healthier

IBM’s new 401(k) strategy could threaten retirement plans for its workers

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Want some family fun? Try new games with a generational twist.

Smart RMD moves, your 40+ résumé, mixing Social Security and pensions, and more retirement news

When the family money talk goes badly: One in four people regret having the conversation

Talking about money can be an emotional minefield: When financial advisers become family therapists

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What to do for Medicare open enrollment before it’s too late

My husband says we’ll be ‘homeless’ if we keep renting. We’re 68 and 74 — do we buy a home instead?

I’m 60 with $6,100-a-month in Social Security disability and a pension. I want my money to work for 20 years — what do you recommend?

I’m 67 and retired with $57,000 left on my mortgage and $600,000 saved for retirement — should I pay off my home now?

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Is giving stock to kids a good idea? There might be a better way to teach them about money.

Are you taking an RMD? 10 smart things you can use it for right now.

My ex and I went through a terrible divorce five years ago, but didn’t settle our kids’ college expenses. How do I make him pay his share?

Terrible money takes you might hear over the holidays

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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.

These funds may be better than the S&P 500 for retirement savers

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6 ways affordable or accessible housing for older adults is being created in the U.S.

What if you live to be 100? Seven ways to improve aging for everyone.

Many couples make this huge mistake with their 401(k)s

Violence, crime and corruption: A cautionary tale for those looking to retire abroad

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Baby boomers, contemplating their mortality, are taking psychedelics again

Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:56 a.m. ET by Abbie Rosner

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If America is so rich, why are so many people so poor?

Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:34 a.m. ET by Marie Sherlock

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The appeal of annuities: people are willing to pay for products with lifetime benefits, study shows

Dec. 5, 2023 at 6:09 a.m. ET by Alicia H. Munnell

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My father has dementia and ‘forgave’ my brother’s $200,000 house loan. The nursing-home notary said he was of sound mind. What can we do?

Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:25 p.m. ET by Quentin Fottrell

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Annuities, Social Security, inheritance: How much money do I need to retire?

Dec. 4, 2023 at 2:04 p.m. ET by Jonathan Clements

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U.S. stocks rebound from two sessions of losses after weaker-than-expected private-sector jobs report

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We have $3 million in real estate, which brings in $70,000 a year. Could I make the same income investing in stocks and bonds?

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At 65, I thought I could eat whatever I wanted — until I woke up in the ICU

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How to (legally) avoid taxes when selling a house

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My late brother’s three children say they should receive the same annual monetary gifts their grandmother gives to her other children. Are they entitled?

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‘Low-paying jobs are the economy’s way of saying you should get a better job’: I’ve decided to stop tipping, except at restaurants. Am I wrong?

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My wife and I are separating. I provided the downpayment, and paid the mortgage on our home. Will I be allowed to keep it if we divorce?

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AT&T’s $14 billion contract snub could lead to Nokia breaking up, analyst says

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How to gift stocks and bonds this holiday season

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Here’s who could be eligible for student-loan forgiveness under the Biden administration’s latest plan

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5 tips to pick your best Medicare plan

Dec. 4, 2023 at 2:04 p.m. ET by Joel Theisen

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Opinion What coming face-to-face with a grizzly bear can teach you about managing your money

Dec. 4, 2023 at 2:04 p.m. ET by Jon Cleborne

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What happens if a husband names someone other than his wife the beneficiary of an IRA?

Dec. 4, 2023 at 2:03 p.m. ET by Dan Moisand

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Did you lose money in bonds? Now you can make money from it.

How to harvest tax losses

Dec. 2, 2023 at 11:08 a.m. ET by Mark Hulbert

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Opinion Get your head out of the sand and create a retirement plan

Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:24 a.m. ET by Chuck Cavanaugh

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My husband bought our house with an inheritance. I signed a quitclaim. He said I could live there after he dies, but changed his mind. What now?

Dec. 3, 2023 at 5:07 p.m. ET by Quentin Fottrell

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3 reasons why millions of older Americans live in poverty and aren’t getting the help they need

Dec. 2, 2023 at 3:08 p.m. ET by M.P. Dunleavey

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If you’re over 40 and can’t find a job, here’s how to fix your résumé

Dec. 2, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. ET by Ellen Neuborne

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I’m 53 and hate my job. My husband, 59, and I have two homes, plus $1 million in savings. Can we afford to retire?

Dec. 2, 2023 at 1:46 p.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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‘Tis the season — for scams. What older Americans need to watch out for this month.

Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:29 p.m. ET by Alessandra Malito

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Opinion This Social Security solution could solve 19% of the funding problem — and that’s a good start

Dec. 2, 2023 at 11:53 a.m. ET by Brenton Smith

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How to resolve your love-hate relationship with the holidays: 5 steps to saving money and your sanity

Dec. 2, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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It’s a brave new workplace: How to close the generation gap among workers

Dec. 1, 2023 at 1:21 p.m. ET

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How Golden Bachelor came to an end: a golden rose and broken hearts

Dec. 1, 2023 at 6:59 a.m. ET by Alessandra Malito