When it comes to tying the knot, Americans are increasingly getting married later in life than previous generations. This is particularly true for senior couples choosing to embark on a fantastic journey together later in life. Whether this is your first time getting married or you’ve been through the experience before, it can be tricky to navigate it in your retirement years. If you’ve been looking for tips for a thriving marriage in your later years, keep reading!
Combining Finances
As seniors, you and your significant other might be set in your financial ways and patterns. Forbes reports that agreeing on finances is one of the most challenging aspects of marriage. However, since you’ll be sharing so much of your lifestyle and finances, it will be prudent to have a financial plan of action. Whether you decide to split expenses down the middle, pay separately or work out a payment scheme, breakup, or schedule that works for you, be sure to discuss the consequences upfront. You may also want to refer to an estate planner and financial advisor to make your job easier.
Prioritize Self-Care
When you take care of yourself, you’re opening up the way to be a better partner to your significant other. This is especially relevant if you’re an older woman, as women tend to take care of everyone else to the detriment of themselves. Prioritize me-time by setting aside time for some of your favorite activities. Pursuing interests and hobbies like reading, working out, pottery, or anything in between can be an excellent way to decompress and get you interested and excited about life in general.
Starting a Business
Your golden years may be the best time to start that business you’ve always dreamt of pursuing. Not only is running your business incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, but it is also an excellent stream of income to add to your retirement fund. Starting a business as a couple also gives you a new challenge to navigate together, which can help deepen your bond as you learn and grow. Once you’ve figured out your business idea, ramp up marketing efforts to get the word out. You can do this by creating an excellent web presence and letting everyone know about your venture to facilitate word-of-mouth spread. You could also make free custom logos online to make your branding look creative and appealing. An online logo maker can help you do this as you’ll be able to add a style, icon, text, and adjust fonts and colors as you please.
Finding Your Dream Home
According to a Harvard study on housing for older American adults, over 78% of adults over 65 own their own homes. Thus, it is likely that both you and your partner own property, which might mean you will need to make some important choices when you get married. You could choose to sell one home or rent it out for additional income. You could also choose to put both properties on the market if you’re looking to get a fresh start. Either way, make sure you get your home market-ready by making necessary repairs and updates. This will also get your home sold or rented as quickly as possible!
If you’re a newlywed senior couple or planning to become one, figuring out how to build your new life together doesn’t have to be a challenge. Instead, use this opportunity to get your life organized while sharing it with the love of your life. Congratulations and happy marriage!
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This is a guest post by Gabriel Patel of Healthwellwise.com
Best of Health,
Kathi
