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Seniors – Keep Your Allocations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Examples of financial advisor suggestions that would have steered my family wrong: An estate trustee at a bank recommended selling off Chevron stock that my Aunt owned “because it is too risky”. My spouse will live a long time, his Mother is going strong at 91 and his Father lived to 85. But it’s not that simple.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An extreme example would be President of the United States. Sons followed in the footsteps of their father’s, even to the extreme of becoming known by name of the family occupation (Smith – for blacksmith, Taylor for clothing maker, etc). Not too much and not too many days away at a time. Pick based on your innate ability.