Retirement is an exciting milestone in life but requires loads of planning. Long before you retire, you'll need to be able to answer questions like how much you should have saved, the age at which you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Whether you’ve been hiding money secrets or you think your spouse is, ...

Every couple goes through moments when they must face emotionally charged or uncomfortable conversations. Whether it's about money, emotional needs, family pressures, past mistakes, or future ...

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, ...

Social Security can be a lifeline in retirement, so it's wise to plan for it now. Everything from taking spousal benefits to deciding on a claiming age can affect both your and your spouse's ...

Talk to your spouse about retirement so you share the same vision. Once you have goals, you can evaluate your progress and how far there is to go. Where the two of you want to live in retirement can ...