When couples avoid having conversations about retirement, they often end up fighting about money — but there are many ...

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Aligning your retirement visions as a couple requires honest conversations about everyday lifestyle preferences, not just finances. The 80% rule offers couples a quick benchmark: aim to replace 80% of ...

Older Americans are rewriting the rules of romance. Divorce, widowhood, and decades of independence have led to a surge of ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Retirement planning as a couple has its perks: shared goals, double the savings power and someone cool to dream with. But double the planners also means double the opinions on when you'll retire, ...