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Baby boomers account for more than half the nation's total wealth, and their transition away from work will have deep implications for the economy.

The baby boomer business transfer is coming

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Some 6 million businesses will either change hands over the next 10 years — or disappear altogether.

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San Francisco has the highest and the fastest-rising home prices in the country, according to Redfin.

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