QUESTION:

Couples' Account Management

Should married couples manage their retirement accounts as individual accounts or one combined account?
asked by jrm1, 12/19/2008
Categories: Retirement Assets, Accumulating Assets, 401k, Pre Retirement, Retirement Investing, Transitioning to Retirement, Financial Planning for Retirement, IRAs, Late Stage Retirement
ANSWERS:
Answered by: SilverSurfer, 12/24/08
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Hi JRM,

Retirement accounts are held in one person's name (ex IRA - Individual Retirement Account). If you want to discuss the best strategy for managing your overall portfolio you may want to talk with a financial advisor.

You can find one here:

https://www.newretirement.com/Services/Professional_Financial_Advisors.aspx

Good luck!

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