How Are Americans Faring in This Economy?

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"I'm going to retire early, but my husband isn't. How do we approach our separate finances in early retirement?" asks a listener who's still interested in taking advantage of financial independence tax loopholes. Reminder: We are not certified financial professionals, and this is ...  Show more

I feel like my wife and I are in a good place financially as we approach 50, but we keep coming back to the question of if we should be doing Roth or pre-tax 401(k) contributions?Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @j ...  Show more