Retirement Planning For Dual-Career Couples With An Age Gap

When you hear retirement, many people think about it in terms of turning 65, applying for Medicare and Social Security, and traveling with your spouse using the money you worked hard to save throughout your whole career. But what does that look like with couples with an age disparity? This article will discuss some considerations around retirement planning with an age disparity.

Planning Social Security

Social Security was originally created as insurance against living too long, it is not intended to fully replace working income in retirement years. However, it can make up a significant chunk of overall retirement income.