The Couples Retirement Puzzle

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The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle:
10 Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life

You can now purchase the book directly from Amazon.com by clicking here.

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to retirement planning? Or... are you like millions of couples, avoiding conversations such as:

When to retire
How much money is enough
How to balance work and leisure
Where to live

Do the simple quiz below to find out how you fare.

About the Authors

Dorian Mintzer

Roberta K. Taylor

Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, career/life transition coach, executive coach and speaker. She is a licensed third age coach and a 2Young2Retire certified facilitator. She facilitates workshops and speaks to community and professional groups on topics related to mid-life issues. She is founder of the Boomers and Beyond special Interest group for Interdisciplinary professionals. She utilizes her life experiences and expertise in adult development and holistic life planning in her work with helping individuals and couples navigate the second half of life.

Roberta K. Taylor, RNCS, M.Ed., is a licensed psychotherapist, career/life transition coach, and couples relationship coaching specialist. A member of the National Speakers Association, she facilitates workshops and speaks to professional and community organizations on topics related to midlife and retirement transition. She brings her expertise in adult development and life planning, as well as her own life experience, to working with individuals and couples facing the challenges and opportunities in the second half of life. She believes that couples do best when they think ahead and plan together.

For More Information

To find out more about The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle, or to book the authors to speak at your program or event, please contact Roberta Taylor and Dorian Mintzer at info@REMOVETHISTheCouplesRetirementPuzzle.com.

You can also read more about solving the couple's retirement puzzle on the authors' blog:
www.couplesretirementpuzzleblog.com.

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You can now purchase the book directly from Amazon.com by clicking here.

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	Praise for The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle
	This is a comprehensive, well-organized, and well-written book that delivers on its promise to guide couples through the conversations they need to have about planning for retirement. Given the fact that seventy million baby boomers are beginning to enter their retirement years, and that life expectancy has lengthened considerably, *the timing of The Couple's Retirement Puzzle* could not have been better**.
	Barry Silverstein, ForeWord Reviews


	For more reviews, please visit our Reviews page.

Quiz

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to retirement or are you reading different books? This simple quiz will help you get a quick glimpse into how each of you views your communication. Instructions: Do the quiz separately and then share your results.

Give yourself a “T” for each statement you believe is true. Notice the areas that you may want to talk more about.

We have talked about our timetable for retirement.
We have planned for future medical and health care needs.
We know that our roles may change as we go through transition.
Intimacy and affection are an important part of our relationship.
We make financial decisions together.
Having time together and time apart is important to both of us.
We talk about lifestyle and where we may want to live.
We agree on our obligations and responsibilities to family.
Social and community connections are a satisfying part of our lives.
We have shared values and know what’s important to each other.

Where do you fall on the scale below? How many “T”s do you have in common? Remember, this is meant to be a helpful tool for opening up communication. No blaming or shaming allowed!

Scoring:

10	Give each other a big hug. You’re ready to write the “How To” book for couples.
7–9	Sounds like you’re in synch. Ongoing communication is important as you plan for what’s next.
4–6	You’re on the right track. Practice listening to each other and sharing what’s important to you.
1–3	You’re not alone. Many couples need help being able to talk about important issues related to retirement.

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