The Couple that Plans Together...

Daily Stat | February 25, 2013 | Topics: Retirement 

<40%: Couples that plan for retirement together

Finances can be a common source of anxiety in marriage, but there is a lot of procrastination when it comes to the future. Recent research from Hearts & Wallets found that less than 40% of couples plan for retirement together. And yet, one in five respondents said they are worried about his or her partner's ability to manage money alone.

When it comes to retirement, are you in sync with your partner? Use the BlackRock Define Your Retirement™ tool to visualize what you want your retirement to look like.

Source: Ignites, "News Nuggets: Love and Marriage and Money," 2/15/2013

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