Retirement planning for couples can be a complex process that requires careful consideration and attention to details. Both individuals need to understand their personal and joint needs, goals, and ...

Retirement planning as a couple has its perks: shared goals, double the savings power and someone cool to dream with. But double the planners also means double the opinions on when you'll retire, ...

In many ways, retiring as a married couple is easier than retiring as a single person. You have someone to split expenses with, spend time with, and, if needed, rely on for caregiving. On the other ...

Courtney Dellinger-Porter told Newsweek that Beattie Development left her home “incomplete and uninhabitable,” describing the experience as “a four-year nightmare filled with empty promises, repeated ...

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As retirement shifts from a distant idea to a looming reality, many couples start asking the same question: Are we where we should be? Whether you feel ahead or behind, it's natural to wonder how your ...

The Federal Reserve's latest numbers paint a mixed picture. On paper, the average household has about $334,000 in retirement accounts. That might sound reassuring until you realize averages are skewed ...

Aligning your retirement visions as a couple requires honest conversations about everyday lifestyle preferences, not just finances. The 80% rule offers couples a quick benchmark: aim to replace 80% of ...