 TITLE: What Are the Financial Perks of Getting Married? CONTENT: Investing for Retirement\n------------------------\nAn individual retirement account (IRA), and the employer-backed 401(k) are excellent ways to set yourself (and your spouse) up for later in life. These allow you to invest and grow your money to pay for retirement—essentially, investing in your IRA means setting up a future income for yourself. With a spousal IRA, one partner can put their own earnings toward an IRA in the other's name, which can be a great way for couples to plan ahead if one spouse doesn't bring in much income.\nIf you max out your 401(k)s and IRAs, you and your partner can review next steps with an investment advisor. They can set you up with options like joint investment accounts—which could be taxable but still contribute to your overall retirement savings. END