‘I feel lucky’: I’m 71 and inherited $20,000. What should I do with this money?
A 71-year-old retiree has inherited $20,000 and is considering how to use the money. The individual lives comfortably on Social Security and a pension, and has various savings accounts and investments. They will owe a 15% inheritance tax, leaving them with approximately $17,000 to invest or save.
- ▪The 71-year-old retiree has no debt and lives in a senior high-rise in Pennsylvania.
- ▪They have an IRA, a high-yield savings account, four CDs, and checking and savings accounts with their local bank.
- ▪The inheritance tax in Pennsylvania is 15%, which will leave the retiree with approximately $17,000.
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:15:00 GMT |
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