Before putting educational events on hold until January, consider a different reason to host one before year-end: giving couples an opportunity to participate together.
One partner may handle the accounts while the other has questions about retirement, lifestyle or financial security. An event can give both people access to the same information—and space to share their own perspectives.
Give Both Partners a Reason to Attend
Fidelity’s 2026 Couples & Money Study found that 69% of couples aren’t regularly talking about long-term finances. That finding points to an opportunity to create a welcoming setting for a shared conversation. newsroom.fidelity.com
A November or December event can invite couples to explore their priorities before setting goals for the coming year. Keep the purpose educational, without suggesting they must make a decision before the holidays.
Consider a topic such as “Planning Retirement Together: Questions for Both Partners.”
Make the Invitation Welcoming
Don’t assume the person receiving your invitation will automatically bring their spouse or partner.
Say it plainly: “You’re welcome to attend with your spouse or partner so you can explore these questions together.”
Explain what each person can gain from attending. One may want to understand income planning; the other may be thinking about travel, family responsibilities or the timing of retirement.
Make registration simple, with an optional space for a guest’s name. Welcome individual attendees just as warmly.
Make Room for Both Voices
Getting two people into the room is only the beginning. Build participation into the presentation.
Ask attendees to write down one retirement priority and one question independently. Then invite them to compare notes privately.
Use examples that reflect different concerns, rather than directing financial questions toward one partner. Allow time for questions without expecting anyone to disclose personal financial details publicly.
These small choices help make the event accessible to people with different levels of financial confidence.
Continue the Conversation Naturally
Offer an optional follow-up meeting where both partners can discuss their priorities. If only one person attends the event, provide a useful summary they can share.
Evaluate audience fit, attendance and follow-up interest—not simply the number of seats filled.
DATALeader can help refine audience selection and invitation messaging, then review campaign response to guide adjustments.
January can be a time to set shared goals. Your year-end event can give couples a place to begin that conversation together.
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