I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. If I have saved $2 million for retirement, should Social Security be optional?
Updated July 23, 2026, 1:15 p.m. ET Dear Quentin, I am a 63-year-old semiretired physician. Years ago I said…
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10 biggest mistakes investors are making now, according to financial pros
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I’m 62 and retired with $1M and no debt. My objective is income. A financial adviser wants 1.25%, but I’m wary of paying them regardless of performance. What’s my move?
Question: “I’m 62 and retired with $1 million in savings and zero debt. My objective is income. When…
You’re finally eligible to claim Social Security — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right time to retire
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‘The biggest waste of money.’ 6 financial pros tell us what investments you may want to kick to the curb
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Got $20K? 9 financial pros tell us how you should invest it now
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9 financial planners reveal: What is the No. 1 piece of financial advice you wish you’d known when you were younger?
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‘I have nothing of value.’ I’m 62 and a cancer survivor who rents her home and has credit card debt. When I die, what will my two daughters have to pay for?
Question: “I’m 62 years old and I have no estate and nothing of value. I rent my home…