Quick Read Investing 35% in retirement prevented saving for a home down payment before the husband retires in 7 years. Reducing retirement contributions from $2,800 to$1,500 monthly frees $1,300 to save down payment in 2 years. Maximizing retirement contributions can delay homeownership when timelines are constrained before retirement. Investors rethink 'hands off' investing and decide to start making real money A 57-year-old woman and her 68-year-old husband were doing everything right by conve ...