In this episode of Edelman Financial Engines’ Everyday Wealth™, Jean and wealth planners Isabel Barrow and Andy Smith answer listeners’ questions. Topics include: life insurance, tax-efficient planning strategies, inherited IRAs and Roth IRAs and the potential tax implications of each, long-term care, emergency funds, reliable retirement income streams and more! And remember, if you have a question you’d like answered on the podcast, just go to EverydayWealth.com, scroll down to the “Ask the host” box, type in your question and submit.

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