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The Roof Is 20 Years Old at Retirement — Should You Replace It Before You Stop Working?

You finally have the retirement date circled on the calendar, but there's a five-figure home expense sitting over your head, literally.

The Roof Is 20 Years Old at Retirement — Should You Replace It Before You Stop Working?

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