The house, the kids’ college and the raise: Where people in their 30s and 40s go wrong

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 27 Oct 2026, 3:42 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Big life decisions in your 30s and 40s will determine just how well you retire.

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The house, the kids’ college and the raise: Where people in their 30s and 40s go wrong

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