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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]we have both worked our entire lives. I told my DH that I am out at 55 and that is pushing it. This is not a question of permission or a  discussion point. He can do what he wants. This is one of the perks of being an economically  independent person. [/quote]

This is how I think of things, too.  I've saved in my 401k/529 plans/brokerage directly from my paychecks, some of which were accumulated before marriage.  Those are the accounts I solely control.  I will retire when I feel good about living off the money I have in my accounts.  DH can do what he wants.  He has more obligations than I do (car loan on a much nicer car than I drive, sending money to extended family members without asking me first), so he may have to work longer than me to keep up his spending.  But we are independent adults who don't dictate to each other when we can retire.  If we have to adjust current spending, like downsizing or home or giving up a club membership, I am fine with that, too.  I won't keep working when I no longer feel I need to, and no amount of whining by DH will change that.  [/quote]

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