It depends on where you are on the savings timeline- starting out, accumulation, growth, stability or draw down.
If portfolio is growing and current contributions do not amount to much, I would argue that the second spouse working might delay retirement. It may affect social security, tax planning, and other issues.
If portfolio is closer to accumulation (where deposits mean something), then I think second spouse working makes sense.
For example, I plan to retire close to when my kids start or end college. So if a spouse had to go back to work after kids left home, I'd be bored in retirement because I could not spend it with my wife.
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