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SALT LAKE CITY -- We're still not talking about our long-term financial goals with our significant others. That's the finding of one investment company.
Is it important to talk with your spouse about finances and retirement? One woman who didn't want to be named said, "I think it's extremely critical because it's communication, which is vital in a relationship."
But the new study from Fidelity Investments says communication over these things between spouses hasn't improved.
Another woman is in the minority. She said, "We discuss finances all the time, but just the day-to-day finances."
The study says only 45 percent of couples do this.
What about retirement plans?
Jose Fonseca from Salt Lake City says, "It's kind of hard to think about the future when you're just trying to make it day by day, you know."
Sixty percent of couples don't agree when they'll retire. Also, 42 percent don't agree on what kind of life they'll lead after they retire.
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