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Retirement planningfor couples
Retirement planning for couples. When two people navigate retirement together, we help you build a future that works for both of you.
What we work on
Retirement planning for couples: two visions, one plan
Retirement planning for couples goes beyond the finances. Read our guide to preparing your relationship for retirement.
- Explore each partner’s vision of retirement, and where those visions align or differ.
- Strengthen communication around time, roles, household responsibilities and independence.
- Identify shared sources of meaning while preserving individual identity and autonomy.
- Create a shared Flourish Plan for the life you want to build together.
Common challenges
What couples run into after retirement
Most conflicts come from expectations that were never said out loud. Retirement planning for couples brings them into the open before they become friction.
Together vs. apart
One partner pictures long days together; the other is counting on time alone. Both are valid, and both need a plan.
Who does what at home
Old divisions of household labor may not feel fair once both partners are home every day.
Retiring at different times
When one partner retires first, the rhythm of the relationship shifts for both people.
What’s included
Designed for two
Individual & shared assessment
Each partner’s perspective, plus a picture of the relationship as a whole.
Couples-focused sessions
Four to five sessions through the five pillars, together.
A shared Flourish Plan
Commitments you both believe in, with room for each of you to grow.
From the blog
Further reading
Retiring as a Couple: How to Prepare Your Relationship for Retirement
Suddenly together 24/7? Retiring at different times? Here’s how couples can plan for the relationship side of retirement.
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Loneliness in Retirement: How to Build Connection After You Leave Work
Your colleagues were more of a social network than you realized. Here’s how to build connection on purpose after you retire.
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Am I Emotionally Ready to Retire? 12 Questions to Ask Yourself
Your numbers may say yes. But are you emotionally ready to retire? Use this non-financial retirement checklist to find out.
Read article →Plan your next chapter together
Start with a one-time consultation as a couple.
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