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I'm 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security - but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help?

I’m 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security – but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help?

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Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m 56 and work for a state university, so I will have a state retirement plan. Previously, I worked full time and contributed to social security for 20 years. I still work part-time and contribute to social security. I plan to retire in six years when I turn 62, and recently started …

I’m 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security – but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help? Read More »

I'm a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I'll have a pension of $900 a month and I'll be on Social Security, but I only have $150,000 in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?

I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a pension of $900 a month and I’ll be on Social Security, but I only have $150,000 in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?

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This flight attendant seeks financial help from an advisor, but how do you choose the right one? Getty Images Question: I think I need a financial advisor. I’m 61 and plan to retire at 70. I am a flight attendant and will receive a pension of just over $900 a month. I have a 401(k) …

I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a pension of $900 a month and I’ll be on Social Security, but I only have $150,000 in my 401(k). Should I get professional help? Read More »

I'm a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I'll have a pension of $900 a month and I'll be on Social Security, but I only have $150,000 in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?

I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a pension of $900 a month and I’ll get Social Security, but I only have $150,000 in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?

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This flight attendant seeks financial help from an advisor, but how do you choose the right one? Getty Images Question: I think I need a financial advisor. I’m 61 and plan to retire at 70. I am a flight attendant and will receive a pension of just over $900 a month. I have a 401(k) …

I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a pension of $900 a month and I’ll get Social Security, but I only have $150,000 in my 401(k). Should I get professional help? Read More »