The most common retirement planning mistakes are made by pre-retirees. These include:

• Overspending
• Underspending
• Social security mistakes

Doug explains common mishaps people make and offers suggestions on how to avoid them.

Today’s interview with Professor Laurence Kotlikoff of the Economics Department at Boston University, author of Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security, discusses the changes in Social Security rules, including changes in claiming spousal benefits. Professor Kotlikoff explains how people’s retirement plans are getting knocked off course by new legislation, and advises when you should first claim your Social Security benefits.

Follow Professor Kotlikoff and his work at: http://www.kotlikoff.net/

For more information about making the most of your Social Security entitlements, visit: http://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/

For useful software, developed by Professor Kotlikoff, to help you plan your finances, visit http://esplanner.com/