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Life Events: Receiving an Inheritance

Life happens. Will you be ready?
Throughout your investing life, you're going to experience life events — some planned, some not — that will affect your finances.
We're here to help you prepare for those critical times of financial change.

Receiving an inheritance or unexpected assets

These tips can help you prepare to manage an inheritance or unexpected new wealth.
Keep in mind:
Maximize your investments in an employer-sponsored retirement savings program
Set aside funds for your kids' college in tax-favored vehicles like 529 plans
Weigh potential returns earned from new wealth against the cost of carrying debt

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