Many boomers are open to passing on an early inheritance — but their adult kids are too afraid to ask

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Some boomers are passing on their wealth early rather than waiting to leave an inheritance.

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I retired at 52 and only have enough money to be financially secure for the next year. I'm still happy with my decision

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Walter Green decided to retire early after both of his parents passed away.

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Growing up Marvel: the wild, tumultuous life of Stan Lee's only child

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Stan Lee called his daughter, JC, his "greatest creation." That belief in her turned out to be both a gift and a burden.

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We retired early and started traveling the world. We're not planning to leave money for our 6 kids.

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Kelly Benthall and her husband left Texas to retire early and travel the world.

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Who gets the ski cottage? How rich Americans give homes to their children without causing feuds.

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Rich Americans want their homes to stay in the family without causing sibling squabbles.

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Money guru shares 5 ways to set your kids up for financial success — and some tough love will be necessary

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Start teaching your kids about money when they're young, says Mark Berg.

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I inherited my parents' small business even though I didn't want it. I vowed not to do the same thing to my son.

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Inheritance can destroy a family or be a life-changing gift. Here's how I advise my clients as an estate-planning attorney.

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Dana Blue suggests everyone have a will.

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Boomers spent their lives accumulating stuff. Now their kids are stuck with it.

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I'm a multimillionaire, but I'm not leaving my kids any cash inheritance. I think it would be a mistake to make them wealthy.

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George Appling had $1 million in the bank by the age of 36.

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