The couple, with the husband at 48 earning around $90,000 annually and the wife (42 at the time of pregnancy) now staying home full-time to care for their newborn, face a household income that’s effectively halved from previous levels. They have no retirement savings whatsoever, but they’ve built up about $30,000 in emergency savings. The surprise arrival of the baby adds joy but also immediate expenses like childcare alternatives (even if mom stays home), medical costs, diapers, formula, and future child-related needs. The question looms large: Is retirement still possible, or has the late start combined with new family responsibilities made it unattainable?
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