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During her long marriage, Brenda Frank, 82, says she paid “absolutely no attention” to family finances. The former real estate agent left all the details to her husband, even in the years after he retired, when she was still working. So when he asked for a divorce, 12 days before their 56th anniversary, she was unprepared for what came next: a settlement process that, she says, left her with much less than she thought was fair.

For Dorothy and Ric Johnson, 68, of Ada, Ohio, there’s no place like their current home. They love the one-story house that they purchased five years ago and want to continue to live there, so they’re making modifications for the future.
They’ve widened the front door and installed a wireless control system that automatically adjusts lighting throughout the day and controls their thermostat and blinds.

The birth of your first child is a wonderful time to start thinking about or reviewing your financial plan. Often, a new child will spark conversations about wills, savings, retirement, education, and household budgets. This checklist can help you understand some of the most important steps to take.

This edition of Market Thoughts explores the market’s likely reaction to yesterday’s midterm elections.

Opened in May 2005, Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, holds world records among operating roller coasters for tallest coaster and biggest drop and the U.S. record for fastest coaster. Kingda Ka reaches a top speed of 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds and ascends 456 feet before plummeting 418 feet. The ride lasts a whopping 28 seconds.

When aviation executive Richard J. “Jet” Vertz turned 65, he retired because, he says, that’s what people in his industry did. He had no plans for the first day he woke up no longer employed—or for the weeks and months after that.

Approaching retirement? There are probably many things on your mind besides your 401(k). However, what you do with your retirement account in the years leading up to retirement could affect your financial well-being for years to come, so it’s worth your time and attention.

What is your big, bold goal for retirement? And what legacy do you want to leave behind? These are some of the key questions a financial advisor might ask when they are getting to know you as a client. Some people just want to be sure they won’t run out of money in retirement. But if you know you’re going to have enough, the question becomes, what will you do with the excess? What are you dreaming about that your financial plan and investment portfolio can help you achieve?