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October 12, 2026

One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

By CHRISTINE BENZ and VALENTINA DJELJOSEVIC
Morningstar

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Single-earner families should look beyond today’s budget and consider retirement savings, emergency funding, workforce reentry, and future Social Security benefits.

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That's the case with couples who have one income. Christine Benz and Valentina Djeljosevic recently discussed the retirement planning needs of these couples, including emergency funding and Social Security filing decisions.


 
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