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The softening real estate market poses yet another problem for retirees, who, with some luck and good health, might live to 95 or 100. With so many years left, they need assets that generate growth and can outpace inflation. Historically, real estate (entering a funk) and stocks (still trying to recover from the bust) have been the answer. They will be again one day. But the longer it takes for them to recover, the more you need in your nest egg before pushing the retirement button.

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