Which retirement pattern describes both spouses retiring at the same time?

• A. Single or traditional.
• B. Synchronized.
• C. Dissynchronized.
• D. Disengagement.

Answer: (B)

Synchronized retirement describes the pattern where both spouses retire at the same time. This means the couple coordinates the end of their working years so their transitions into retirement happen together, affecting shared routines, finances, and leisure activities in a joint way. It’s the best fit because the scenario specifies both partners leaving work simultaneously, which is exactly what synchronized retirement captures.

The other patterns describe different timing relations: one partner retiring while the other continues working (single or traditional), retirement occurring at different times (dissynchronized), or a gradual withdrawal from work and social roles rather than a joint timing decision (disengagement).