I’m a 68-year-old widow and give money to my two adult children. Am I putting my retirement at risk?
MarketWatch· Quentin Fottrell· Oct 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM
“I also have $310,000 in an IRA and $46,000 in savings. My house is paid off.”
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