MARRIED AGING BABY BOOMERS RETIRE TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY

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MARRIED AGING BABY BOOMERS RETIRE TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY

As we all know (and may secretly envy), single Baby Boomers are free to choose post-retirement goals and future plans, independent of anyone else's preferences.

Conversely, married boomers need to make joint decisions and reach consensus. Spouses with in-synch retirement plans and goals enter post-working lives in harmony - more or less.

In contrast, out-of-synch couples struggle to find common ground. Ideally, differences are resolved with a bit (a lot) of give-and-take.
Not always.

If spouses do not settle differences, retirement-related conflicts may escalate to the point of breaking-up marriages.
Again, not always.

Some out-of-synch, financially secure boomers are experimenting with part-time, long-distance, dual-household marriages.

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An example of a Baby Boomer part-time marriage:
One spouse retires and moves to a distant location. The other spouse stays put and chooses to keep working. 
Both agree to connect with frequent phone calls and video chats, in-between regular visits to each other's residences.
Time will tell whether these marriages survive.
Do we need time to tell?

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RETIREMENT IS WONDERFUL FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...

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RETIREMENT IS WONDERFUL FOR AGING BABY BOOMERS IF ...

Baby Boomers who thrive in post-retirement believe it is never too late to pursue aspirations and achieve meaningful (to us) goals.

Thriving retirees occupy work-free time with causes, interests, and passions. For example, we volunteer for charities, get involved in civic associations, paint gorgeous landscapes, or write steamy novels. Some of us take classes, acquire new skills, and start encore careers.

Alternatively, many retirees fulfill long-standing travel wish lists. Work-free time is spent planning, packing, and then journeying to myriad destinations.

Affluent boomers take luxurious trips, while those with limited funds find budget-friendly places of interest. Road warriors drive far-and-wide in RVs. Adventure seekers explore distant, unfamiliar locations; less adventurous retirees prefer revisiting favorite spots.

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Cruises are popular among Baby Boomers and attract couples as well as singles. By the way, singles are not the only solo travelers. Quite a few marrieds travel alone because spouses choose to stay home. Bon Voyage!

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CAREER STATUS INFLUENCES WHEN AGING BABY BOOMERS RETIRE

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CAREER STATUS INFLUENCES WHEN AGING BABY BOOMERS RETIRE

Regardless of occupation, Baby Boomers report that career status influences retirement decisions. In this case, status is identified as either the 'sweet spot' or the 'sour spot.'

The 'sweet spot' is the rewarding stage of employment when we have mastered the ins-and-outs of our jobs, are respected by colleagues, no longer have to prove ourselves, and just glide. Generally, gliding boomers tend to delay retirement.

In contrast, the 'sour spot' is the dreadful stage of employment when we are worn-out from the stress, aggravation, and/or boredom of daily workdays, and just burnout. Generally, burnt-out boomers feel an urgency to retire.

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Burnt-out Baby Boomers who still need to, or want to, continue working use creativity and determination to find new employment opportunities. It often entails switching gears and trying something different, an encore career. 
Many boomers have gone through this challenging but worthwhile endeavor, and have succeeded. Yay us!

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