How Should You Pay for That Home Renovation in Retirement?

Once you’re on a fixed income in retirement, it can be difficult to open the checkbook to pay for major expenses. Emotion and logic both play into the decision, and many spouses can feel apprehensive about spending large sums of money without a paycheck still coming in. So how do you determine if you can afford that home renovation you’ve always wanted and what’s the best way to convince your partner it’s going to be okay long-term?

We’ll highlight three potential scenarios regarding that cause someone to have reluctance to spending: emotional resistance, logical miscalculations, or a valid conclusion that the expense isn’t feasible. We want to approach these discussions openly and honestly, ensuring that both partners feel heard and understood. So let’s walk through the process for determining whether the concern is justified and show how knowing the numbers can help alleviate fears and make informed decisions.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

2:51 – Logical reasons

4:53 – How we help

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