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Scott Burns

Sometimes, you need to downsize in retirement

By Scott Burns
August 13, 2006

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Q: My husband and I are 68. We have about $400,000 in mutual funds and draw $2,000 a month. We have our Social Security (about $1,800 a month) and no retirement pension. We usually draw another $15,000 a year out of our investments. (Full article: 685 words)

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