On this week’s Money Matters, Scott and Pat explain why they aren’t surprised by Wall Street’s recent roller coaster ride. A caller nearing retirement expresses anxiety about shifting from saving to spending. A Virginia father wonders if he should buy a financial plan as a wedding gift for his son. A Texas caller asks whether his wife can claim half of his Social Security benefit. Finally, Scott and Pat discuss the downside of non-traded real estate investment trusts, or REITs.

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