AARP's new survey on how retirement affects married couples reveals surprising, and not so surprising trends.
Of the more than 1,000 people age 55 to 75 who responded, 64 percent found adjusting to their retirement is exactly what they expected. Only 12 percent found it harder and 23 percent found it easier.
After retirement, the survey also found more leisurely activities -- including sleep, housework, and TV watching -- increased for couples (no surprise there). Although 29 percent say they are more worried about money, they travel more after retirement than before. Other increased activities include eating out (40 percent), hobbies (38 percent), exercising (37 percent) and volunteering (33 percent). Forty-three percent of people also said they spend more time with family.
