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What is suggested as the number one cause of divorce in the text?
What is suggested as the number one cause of divorce in the text?
- Infidelity
- Parenting disagreements
- Money problems (correct)
- Communication problems
How does the text describe the impact of money issues on a marriage?
How does the text describe the impact of money issues on a marriage?
- It is a primary flashpoint for arguments and a motivating factor in divorce (correct)
- It has no impact on marriage
- It only affects couples with low income
- It can lead to minor disagreements
What is highlighted as a potential consequence of one spouse being reckless with credit cards?
What is highlighted as a potential consequence of one spouse being reckless with credit cards?
- Creation of earning/control issues (correct)
- Enhanced communication
- Increased trust in the marriage
- Better financial planning
What role does money play in a marriage?
What role does money play in a marriage?
What is the consequence of not planning for retirement according to the text?
What is the consequence of not planning for retirement according to the text?
What is the main reason for warning against spending all the money earned without saving or investing?
What is the main reason for warning against spending all the money earned without saving or investing?
What does the text use as an example to illustrate the increasing cost of living?
What does the text use as an example to illustrate the increasing cost of living?
What can lead to stress and communication breakdowns in marriages, often resulting in divorce?
What can lead to stress and communication breakdowns in marriages, often resulting in divorce?
What can help resolve money issues in marriages during challenging times?
What can help resolve money issues in marriages during challenging times?
What is a common reason for divorce according to the text?
What is a common reason for divorce according to the text?
What can deeply trouble a marriage, leading to divorce?
What can deeply trouble a marriage, leading to divorce?
What can also contribute to divorce according to the text?
What can also contribute to divorce according to the text?
What is the national average cost of divorce estimated at per person, including attorney fees and court costs?
What is the national average cost of divorce estimated at per person, including attorney fees and court costs?
What is the average duration of divorce proceedings according to the text?
What is the average duration of divorce proceedings according to the text?
What can significantly escalate if a divorce is not amicable?
What can significantly escalate if a divorce is not amicable?
What can divorce potentially wipe out for couples married for over 25 years?
What can divorce potentially wipe out for couples married for over 25 years?
What can be challenging after divorce, affecting retirement plans and leading to increased overhead expenses with reduced income?
What can be challenging after divorce, affecting retirement plans and leading to increased overhead expenses with reduced income?
What can make retirement years less comfortable according to the text?
What can make retirement years less comfortable according to the text?
What is emphasized as important in the text to potentially avoid divorce?
What is emphasized as important in the text to potentially avoid divorce?
What percentage of American adults have no retirement savings or pension?
What percentage of American adults have no retirement savings or pension?
What percentage of people aged 30-44 have no retirement savings?
What percentage of people aged 30-44 have no retirement savings?
What percentage of those aged 30-44 feel prepared for retirement?
What percentage of those aged 30-44 feel prepared for retirement?
How much could long-term marriage save or add in retirement, according to the text?
How much could long-term marriage save or add in retirement, according to the text?
What can whole life insurance accumulate over time, providing additional funds for retirement?
What can whole life insurance accumulate over time, providing additional funds for retirement?
What is recommended for peace of mind and to provide for future care?
What is recommended for peace of mind and to provide for future care?
What can significantly boost retirement savings, according to the text?
What can significantly boost retirement savings, according to the text?
Over 30 years, what interest rate on 401K contributions could result in over $500,000 in savings?
Over 30 years, what interest rate on 401K contributions could result in over $500,000 in savings?
What are 401K plans tied to, offering an opportunity to create additional wealth during employment?
What are 401K plans tied to, offering an opportunity to create additional wealth during employment?
How can small, consistent contributions to a 401K plan significantly impact retirement savings?
How can small, consistent contributions to a 401K plan significantly impact retirement savings?
What is crucial for a successful marriage according to the text?
What is crucial for a successful marriage according to the text?
What percentage of effort from both partners is suggested to increase the likelihood of a lasting marriage?
What percentage of effort from both partners is suggested to increase the likelihood of a lasting marriage?
What is essential for a harmonious relationship based on the text?
What is essential for a harmonious relationship based on the text?
What can divorce lead to according to the text?
What can divorce lead to according to the text?
Why may finding a new compatible partner after divorce be challenging?
Why may finding a new compatible partner after divorce be challenging?
What does retirement planning involve according to the text?
What does retirement planning involve according to the text?
What does retirement mark according to the text?
What does retirement mark according to the text?
What does retirement offer according to the text?
What does retirement offer according to the text?
Who generally has more retirement savings according to the text?
Who generally has more retirement savings according to the text?
What are common reasons for inadequate retirement savings according to the text?
What are common reasons for inadequate retirement savings according to the text?
What do many respondents, regardless of age, have saved for retirement according to the text?
What do many respondents, regardless of age, have saved for retirement according to the text?
What is crucial to ensure retirement funds last for the next 20-30 years according to the text?
What is crucial to ensure retirement funds last for the next 20-30 years according to the text?
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Study Notes
Navigating Marriage, Divorce, and Retirement
- Selecting a compatible partner with similar morals, values, and financial status is crucial for a successful marriage
- Commitment from both partners to invest 50-70% effort in making each other happy increases the likelihood of a lasting marriage
- Effective communication, active listening, and willingness to compromise are essential for a harmonious relationship
- Divorce can lead to financial challenges and feelings of loneliness due to single household expenses and emotional strain
- Finding a new compatible partner after divorce may be more challenging as people become set in their ways and less open to change with age
- Retirement planning involves conscientious savings to create an investment fund for future income
- Retirement marks the time to enjoy the fruits of labor, relax, and appreciate financial accomplishments
- Retirement offers the freedom to pursue personal interests and enjoy the finer things in life
- Older respondents have more retirement savings, with men generally having more savings than women due to potential earning disparities
- Common reasons for inadequate retirement savings include low income, struggles to pay bills, and prioritizing debt repayment
- Many respondents, regardless of age, have zero dollars saved for retirement, highlighting a widespread issue
- Effective budgeting and wise spending are crucial to ensure retirement funds last for the next 20-30 years
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