Jonathan Clements, a longtime personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has a lot of savings. He’s not mad that a fatal illness will keep him from spending it.
Category: Retirement
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Hidden Stashes: Keeping Money Secrets From a Loved One
People hide money for a variety of reasons, from nefarious to romantic. But financial experts say such secrets can erode a basic pillar of relationships: trust.
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Investing Can Be Boring. Some Financial Advisers Prefer It That Way.
For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.
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Stories About What Retirement Really Means
We asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.
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Reimagining a Retirement Fit for Boomers, and Those Who Are Next
The people who grew up with the Mouseketeers are now becoming re-imagineers. A Q. and A. with Michael Clinton, author of a book about second acts.
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Dries Van Noten Says Goodbye
In an exclusive interview, the designer reveals why he is retiring, his fears and why fashion is “an addiction.”
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How a Retirement Withdrawal Can Lead to a Perjury Conviction
A prominent lawyer was recently sentenced to home confinement for falsely claiming hardship to withdraw funds. How desperate must you be to take money out?
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The High-Class Problem That Comes With Home Equity
You may feel richer as you pay your mortgage down and home values go up. Using that equity is another matter entirely.
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How to Create a Strong Financial Plan When You’re Renting Forever
Either by choice or because they are priced out of the market, many people plan to never stop renting. Building wealth without home equity requires a different mind-set.