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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a saver, spouse is an impulse spender.  Spouse is also older than me (65 and 60), and retired.  Able to retire because I am such a good saver and don't blow money on wants - I'm practical and have always spend on needs.  And, we would talk budget each year, talk about savings goals, and luckily we were mostly on the same page.  Always maxed 401(k) plans at work made it easier - can't spend the money you don't have. I did all the grocery shopping (meal planning, buying in season and on sale), and we discussed any big spending (usually home improvement or travel).  Spouse's impulsive spending was usually not big ticket (we're at the airport, need to buy a large Starbucks drink, or we're on vacation and they feel they will never get to buy a fill-in-the-blank again because we won't be back there, or saw some cool gadget that a friend has and wants one).  We both agreed early on that either could spend as they want, and anything over $1,000 we needed to discuss with each other first.

I will be retiring in 1-3 years, my choice to work while spouse retired.[/quote]

You think a person who occasionally buys a Starbucks on vacation is spender? What's the point of living if you can't enjoy a simple pleasure from time to time without being termed a "spender?" Honestly it sounds like you have an unhealthy savings problem.

--not a spender or saver[/quote]

IF that Starbucks purchases put you over your vacation budget, then it is an issue.  [/quote]

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