Wealthtender Ask an Advisor Feature: Is $5.5 Million the Magic Number to Retire Comfortably and Pass Wealth to Your Children?
Andrew Van Alstyne had the privilege to be featured in Wealthtender’s “Ask an Advisor” for how much money is needed for retirement.
Andrew discusses that it is important to focus what you want retirement to look like when calculating the amount you’ll need. He also discusses a different way of thinking as to how to leave a legacy to your loved ones while still alive.
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