Investing & Retirement My team and I talked with millionaires all over the country for my latest book, Everyday Millionaires , and we found a shocking majority of millionaires had this one thing in common-they were in a strong, healthy and long-lasting marriage. It's not too surprising when you think about it.
Many times, partners do not see eye to eye, have different preferences or moods. Money is the No.1 issue that couples argue about, according to studies.
It is crucial to discuss financial goals and retirement plans with one's spouse, figuring out a strategy in advance, to avoid any confrontation later.
Firstly, save up for the emergency fund, which is three to six months of expenses, and set it aside. After that, least 15% of your combined gross household income should go towards your retirement, once all debt is cleared.
If only one of the partner works, you still can save up for retirement using a Spousal IRA, provided a joint tax return is filed. For details, you can consult an investing professional.
It is also a good idea to clear up the old 401(k) accounts which are hanging around from the old jobs and put one's investments in order.
Financial planning is the process which provides you a framework for achieving your life goals in a systematic and planned way by avoiding shocks and surprises. Read on to find out the top 10 rules that help to plan your finances better.
Create a full inventory of expenses in front of you: Categorize them into fixed and variable; urgent and non-urgent; necessities and luxury; avoidable and unavoidable.