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Your Prime Earning Years

You’re at the peak of your career — and your family expenses are down. What’s next?

Tips for Empty Nesters

If children or other family members are becoming less dependent on you financially, your earnings may peak. Your focus may shift to catching up or maximizing retirement savings; however, the desire for “the good life” can compete with savings goals. And though the nest may be empty, the financial needs of adult children and aging parents can create new burdens.

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