Depending on your relative incomes, the difference in your total tax liabilities can be enough to fully fund an IRA; maybe more. Things like health and car ins

Depending on your relative incomes, the difference in your total tax liabilities can be enough to fully fund an IRA; maybe more. Things like health and car insurance can cost less for a married couple than they do for two individuals, especially if your state doesn't have a domestic partnership law. Stuff like that can add up surprisingly quickly.