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13 Common Retirement Mistakes Everyone Makes

Retirement should be when you relax, travel, and enjoy your free time without any work responsibilities, long commutes, or endless board meetings. Unfortunately, that’s a dream that most people never attain due to poor financial planning. 

Failing To Calculate Income In Retirement Accurately

Failing to think about how much money you’ll need to retire can be disastrous. The Center for Retirement Research reveals that most calculations are inaccurate, which leaves most retirees with limited financial resources facing risks like investment loss, outliving their money, unexpected health expenses, etc.

Overspending Too Early In Retirement

Another common mistake most retirees make is to assume they have a lot of money. They will go on vacation for weeks, explore new hobbies, or start buying expensive items.  Spending a lot of money early in retirement could quickly deplete your retirement income.

Many retirees do not understand that each retirement account has different tax implications. You may withdraw from an account with high tax implications, which limits your income. Understanding which accounts are non-taxable and which are taxable will help you avoid this mistake.

Poor Tax Planning And Ignoring Tax Implication

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