The baby boomer divorce boom is reshaping retirement and inheritance

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Older Wedding figurines stand back-to-back on separated white cake as U.S. dollar bills float around them.

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Baby boomers are having some second thoughts about the whole "till death do us part" thing. Instead of waiting for someone to land in a coffin to go their separate ways, they're going to the courthouse.

My dad died unexpectedly. It taught me that I needed to plan for my funeral ahead of time.

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The author's dad died unexpectedly.

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I update my will regularly. I see it as an act of love and responsibility to my daughter.

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The author, shown with her daughter, sees having a will as an act of love and responsibility.

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My dad sent me his estate document before I was ready to face it. I was glad he had when he died unexpectedly months later.

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The author's dad left her a document with all his estate information.

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I'm not married and don't have children. I still have a will specifying where my money should go.

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The author admits that being superstitious kept her from making a will.

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Dealmaking is heating up again. Goldman Sachs breaks down what founders should do after they cash out.

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Kerry Blum, global head of the equity structuring group within private-wealth management at Goldman Sachs.

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My partner's an impulsive spender while I'm a saver. I'm worried for our kids' future — how can I get through to him?

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A couple arguing about money at home.
 

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Warren Buffett just published a mini letter about his plans to give his billions away, his kids — and how lucky he's been

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Warren Buffett, 94, is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

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The Walmart heirs are worth $330 billion. Sam Walton's smart move in the 1950s is a big reason why.

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Rob, Alice and Jim Walton at a Walmart annual meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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Median household wealth for Black Americans is projected to hit $0 by 2053. My estate plan is designed to protect me from that.

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