‘We’ve been married for 30 years but can’t agree on when to retire’
- Posted on April 21, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
Long-term married couples frequently overlook retirement planning despite decades of joint financial management. This oversight creates significant conflicts when one spouse wants to retire earlier than the other. Expert insights reveal that successful retirement transitions require open communication, compromise, and detailed financial projections. Couples must address lifestyle expectations, healthcare costs, and income sources before making final retirement decisions together.
‘We’ve been married for 30 years but can’t agree on when to retire’
Couples who have spend decades building a financial life together often forget to plan what happens when they stop work, says retirement expert Bec Wilson
