BY DAVID L. CUMMING
The typical American family reflected in
iconic television shows of the 1950s and 1960s,
in which the husband went off to work each
morning and the wife happily played out the
role of homemaker, is firmly in the minority.
By 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported
that six in 10 families with children have
two working parents. What’s more, the majority
of Americans feel they need dual incomes in
order to reach their financial goals.
For a major goal like retirement, working
couples need to be especially vigilant to coordinate
their planning efforts in a way that
supports their combined accumulation objectives.
As you and your spouse execute your joint
retirement strategy, keep some of the following
tips in mind.
