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A friend of mine hates his wife and the feeling is mutual. He is about 60 years old and does not have enough money saved as a couple to divorce and retire apart. Together, by pooling their money (plus Social Security), they can retire comfortably in a few years. But if they would separate and live on their own and divide their assets and income in half, retirement will be financially miserable.
Now, when both of them are working, it is easier to deal with each other. Both work long hours and they spend their weekends apart with friends, family and hobbies. But once they retire, they will be spending more time with each other and this puts chills down his back.
So, would you stay with a spouse you just don't like because two can live better than one, by pooling your money?
A friend of mine hates his wife and the feeling is mutual. He is about 60 years old and does not have enough money saved as a couple to divorce and retire apart. Together, by pooling their money (plus Social Security), they can retire comfortably in a few years. But if they would separate and live on their own and divide their assets and income in half, retirement will be financially miserable.
Now, when both of them are working, it is easier to deal with each other. Both work long hours and they spend their weekends apart with friends, family and hobbies. But once they retire, they will be spending more time with each other and this puts chills down his back.
So, would you stay with a spouse you just don't like because two can live better than one, by pooling your money?
They can just live like roommates. Personally, I don't think I could do it, but one can never say never.
No way to start all over around 60 years old. Why would anyone do that? Learn to live as roommates.
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