Financial Advice: Stop Chasing a 'Magic Number' for Retirement

Stop Chasing a ‘Magic Number’ for Retirement

It used to be a considered something of a tawdry question, although it could be flattering as well: “What’s your number?” Nowadays, your inquisitor is probably asking about retirement — as in, how much you think you need to retire. And, as it often was before, it’s the wrong question.

By Allison Schrager