For Paul Alto, a lifelong Cleveland, Ohioan, the plan was always to retire at 65. But after having surgery to treat two ...

I’m 70 and receiving a $130,000 inheritance right now! My $500,000 house is paid for, I have $70,000 in laddered CDs and $150 ...

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It feels quite fortunate when you have extra money before payday. And it naturally leads to pondering big financial questions ...