20 Financial Tips for Retired Married Couples
13. Understand the Spouse’s Preferences
Many times, retired couples fail to realize how different their mate’s personality or preferences when it comes to making financial decisions differs from their own until in retirement. Once identified, a key to a happy retirement is making sure each member of the relationship considers the wants, needs, and personality of the other when making big decisions. Focusing on the outcome of these situations can help avoid the angst that can arise when one member gets annoyed with the other for taking too long to make a decision, or wavering on a big choice of what to do with money or time in retirement.
