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‘I have serious concerns about the process of becoming dead.’ Planning for the death I want.

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Worth following: These 6 LGBTQ+ financial influencers

These financial influencers from the LGBTQ+ community offer tips on finding affordable housing, starting a business, and finding resources for family planning.

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My brother-in-law has menial jobs, borrows money and lives with his parents. Will I be his ‘keeper’ after his parents are gone?

‘He has little to no savings despite having lived at home for roughly the last 10 years.’

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I’ve been a stay-at-home spouse for years and my husband is now retired. His 401(k) is in safe investments, but should we get an adviser to help the money grow?

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13 must-dos for your preretirement checklist

If you're five to 10 years away from retirement, it's time to get organized.

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I am 60 and plan to retire in March. I have $113K in my 401(k) and no other savings, but I will get an early retirement package of 9 months salary. Should I get a pro to help me? 

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We make $400K a year, but spend $14K a month and need to save for our kids’ college and retirement. Should we hire a pro to help?

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United Capital, Goldman Sachs Alums Form PE-Backed RIA With National Ambitions

Modern Wealth Management launches with no advisors or clients, but a lot of money and an ambitious growth plan.

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Am I too broke to afford a financial adviser?

How much will a financial adviser charge, and do they require a certain amount of money to work with you?

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Are you falling behind on retirement savings? It’s time to catch up.

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Week’s Best: Fisher Investments Heads to Texas

Here’s our weekly roundup of the most-read articles at Barron’s Advisor.

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Baird’s Tim Steffen: Why Tax Advice Is a Hot Commodity

Baird’s director of advanced planning explains why advisors have done an about-face on talking taxes with clients.

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‘Am I being preyed upon?’ After my mother died, my cousin took her designer purse, and my aunt snatched her artwork — but then things really escalated

‘I live paycheck to paycheck due to the high cost of rent and my student-loan debt.’

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Did you think a will, a trust and power of attorney were enough? Add this one more thing to your estate plan.

Take the extra step of creating an emergency financial file to spare your loved ones from economic chaos if something happens. Here's what goes in it.

News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

Retirement news and analysis

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Plan to live to 100 — and other ways women can prepare for the future

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Here Are the Tax Planning Strategies Advisors Are Recommending Now

From out-of-state trusts to cash balance plans, here are the ideas that financial advisors are offering their clients to minimize their taxes.

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Moving overseas may seem like a ticket to an easier life, but money and financial concerns still go with you.

Living outside of the U.S. presents new challenges for managing your money. If you have a financial adviser, talk before you go.

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Here’s the only kind of financial advice people think is worth paying for

It’s hard to put a fixed dollar amount on peace of mind and other behavioral strategies that advisers offer.

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I’m 57 and will soon have more than $3 million from a business sale. My rich boss trusts his financial adviser, but he inherited his millions. Still, should I try his adviser?

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