Most people obsess over hitting a "magic number" for retirement, then discover that the real challenge is turning that pile ...

Hashing out a family retirement plan can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to revisit things like timing, saving for kids’ college, and caregiving for elderly parents each year.

Consider a couple that has half a million dollars in savings — they must both be making six figures, right? Or, they’ve been saving for decades and are nearing retirement. Or they got a windfall. None ...