About this episode

Scott and Nick discuss the challenges couples face when one spouse is ready to retire while the other is not.

Curious about your retirement savings? Our How Much Do I Need To Retire? quiz gives you an idea of where you stand and a starting point to think about your long-term planning. — Your financial plan might be able to hit a specific retirement number, but can it handle two completely different timelines? In this episode, Scott and Nick explore a nuanced situation facing many couples: what happens when one spouse is completely ready to step away from work, while the other still finds energy...

People in this episode

Host: Scott Frank

Guest: Nick

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• marital harmony
• financial readiness
• couples finance
• long-term planning

Keywords

• retirement savings
• financial plan
• couples
• timelines
• long-term planning

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