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‘I retired earlier than planned’: I’m 69 and will have $6,000 a month in retirement income. The bulk of my $3.6 million is equities. Is that OK?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 24

I’m 77 and planning to retire with $700K. I love to travel and I’m moving cross country. Have I saved enough for retirement?

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‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 29

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

I’m 50 and have $250,000 in four retirement accounts. Should I consolidate them — and, if so, how?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Do I have enough money to retire? Ask yourself these 3 questions to assess whether you're ready

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Climate-change risks have some retirees asking: Is anywhere safe to retire now?

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I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

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We have $1.2 million for retirement, but my husband won’t let me spend it

Which one of us needs to change?

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Busted vs McFly: Can you have too much nostalgia?

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Antonio Pierce: At the 3-yard line after a turnover, you have to pound it in

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Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.

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Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed

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North Dakota voters reject bid to end property taxes, which have soared nationwide since 2019

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15 U.S. states where you can retire comfortably on less than $65,000 a year

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Business - CNBC - October 15

You need over $100,000 a year to retire comfortably in 3 U.S. states—none are New York

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Director Ridley Scott says he won’t retire from movies despite being 86: ‘Are you kidding?’

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How much does a $70,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

A $70,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could become cheaper as rate cuts are issued.

How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

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‘No one writes about “rich guy” early retirement’: My wife and I earn $300,000 a year and have $3.75 million. We have 3 kids. When can I quit working?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 19

We’re 57, and our work is unpleasant and tiresome. We have $800,000 in 401(k) plans and $1.15 million in a pension. Can we just retire already?

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Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Starbucks Quietly Made a Big Change That You May Not Have Even Noticed. You’ll Either Love It or Hate It

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